By Susan Larson

Another blast of ice and snow is headed for Fredericksburg.
Rain will move into the region Sunday after 4 p.m. and change to snow, freezing rain and sleet early Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Snow is expected to be heavy at times Monday, with six to 10 inches expected in the Fredericksburg area.
Monday’s high may reach 25. The overnight low will be in the single digits, with wind chill values as low as -2.
Tuesday is expected to be mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

Central Rappahannock Regional Library branches are closed.
City of Fredericksburg government offices and courts are closed.  Essential personnel must report as directed by their supervisor.
City of Fredericksburg Public Schools are closed. Code red for 12-month staff. The March School Board meeting will be rescheduled.
Dorothy Hart Community Center is closed.

By Susan Larson
Gov. Terry McAuliffe has declared a state of emergency for Virginia in response to today’s storm.
A winter storm warning remains in effect for the Fredericksburg region through 9 p.m. Monday, March 3, including the counties of Spotsylvania, Orange, Stafford and King George.
Heavy snow will continue through the morning and taper off from north to south in the late afternoon, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).  Six to ten inches total is predicted.  Sleet and freezing rain could mix-in at times, making travel extremely dangerous.

By Susan Larson
Virginia State Police dispatch centers received nearly 1,000 calls for service between 12 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Monday, related to the winter storm sweeping through the state.
“Troopers responded to more than 300 traffic crashes and 156 disabled vehicles across the Commonwealth between those hours,” said Corinne N. Geller, Virginia State Police public relations director.  The majority of crashes involve damage to vehicles and no injuries.  There have been no weather-related traffic deaths reported at this time, Geller said.

By Susan Larson
All Central Rappahannock Regional Library branches will be closed.  You can manage your account online.
City of Fredericksburg offices will open two hours late on Tuesday.  Essential staff should report as directed by their supervisor.
Fredericksburg’s Alum Spring Park, Old Mill Park, Dixon Park and the Dog Park remain closed due to icy conditions.

By Susan Larson
Central Rappahannock Headquarters Library and CRRL branches in Stafford and Spotsylvania will have a delayed 10 a.m. opening on Wednesday.  Westmoreland branches will open at the regularly scheduled times.
City of Fredericksburg Public Schools and school offices will open two hours late on Wednesday, March 5.
Spotsylvania County Public Schools will be closed.  Twelve month staff are on Code 2, as safety permits.
Stafford County Public Schools will be closed.  Employees are on Code 2.  Administrative offices will open at 10 a.m.

Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected in the Fredericksburg region Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014.