Winter Storm Warning
Orange County, VA
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. For north central Virginia and
southern Maryland: Total snow and sleet accumulations between 5
and 10 inches, with amounts of up to 12 inches possible in
isolated spots if heavy banding sets up in this area. Ice
accumulation of a light glaze. South of Interstate 64 in Virginia:
Total snow and sleet accumulations of 2 to 5 inches and ice
accretion up to a quarter of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Maryland and central, northern, and
northwest Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Untreated and unplowed roads may become impassable.
During the times of heaviest snowfall, even primary roads may be
impassable. It is highly recommended to postpone non-essential
travel.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates between 1 to 3 inches per hour
are possible through mid-morning, while a transition to sleet and
freezing rain works from south to north. There will be a break
from late morning through early afternoon with intermittent light
snow, sleet, or freezing drizzle. A second round of snow is likely
late this afternoon and evening before precipitation ends tonight.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
