It’s cold this morning as gusty winds combine with arctic air.
Heavier coat needed this morning/today
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REC power restoration continues after winter storm
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative worked through the night to restore service to most members who lost power during yesterday’s winter storm. As of 10 a.m., fewer than 400 members remained without power – down from a peak of more than 4,000 outages last night.
We’ll see some snow today
The National Weather Service has slightly lowered our projected snow totals today…
Forecasters say a winter Wednesday is coming
The National Weather Service says Winter Storm Warnings posted for much of the region to the north and west. In Southern MD/Fredericksburg area, Winter Weather Advisories issued. Expect snow to overspread the area tonight.
VDOT treating I-95 in advance of storm
Tanker trucks will apply a salt brine solution to Interstate 95 travel lanes and ramps in the Fredericksburg area starting at 8 p.m. Monday
Snow and ice: Forecasters say it could begin Tuesday night
The National Weather Service says a strong low pressure system will impact the area late Tuesday night through Wednesday night. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the potential of snow accumulations of 5 or more inches and ice accumulations of a quarter-inch or greater.
Forecasters say a little snow possible….
The National Weather Service says spring like temperatures are expected today. Snow potential remains late tonight and into the day on Saturday, but the trend has been further south with limited moisture in the region.
Windy Wednesday
The National Weather Service says the main story today is the wind. Gusts will be quite strong, especially in the mountains
The return of winter weather
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THRU 10 AM MONDAY…
Tropical Storm Michael Storm-Related Deaths in VA
Confirmed drownings and storm-related deaths in Charlotte County, Pittsylvania County, Hanover County, and the city of Danville.
Fredericksburg Officials Urge Storm Preparedness
Fredericksburg emergency operations staff is urging citizens to take measures now to prepare for the storm to affect their home and work.
How Local Businesses Can Brace for Hurricane Florence
10 tips to help small businesses brace for Hurricane Florence.
Clay Jones on Hurricane Florence
Today’s editorial cartoon from Clay Jones.
Spotsylvania Declares Local State of Emergency
The declaration allows designated localities access to state and federal assistance in handling the storm and storm-related damage.
City Declares Local Emergency
In advance of Hurricane Florence, the city of Fredericksburg has declared a local state of emergency.In advance of Hurricane
Rappahannock rises with a vengeance
The highest recorded crest of the river was 42.60 feet in 1942. It’s not broken 25 feet since 1996–until S
Flooding spreads around Fredericksburg area
The USGS was predicting the Rappahannock River would crest at 16.7 feet on Monday morning
State Police respond to more than 240 wrecks since midnight
The majority of the crashes have only involved damage to vehicles.
Schools close Wednesday for snow
Area could get up to 7 inches of snow; University of Mary Washington is also closed
Fredericksburg, Stafford schools on 2-hour delay; Spotsy closed Jan. 8
Caroline, King George also closed.
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