Gov. Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency as the Commonwealth braces for a winter storm. Virginia is expected to see snow, freezing rain, ice and excessive rainfall that could lead to flooding, power outages and hazardous travel conditions. In our region, snowfall totals appear to be between 3 to 6 inches for the majority of the region.

The National Weather Service forecasts predict snow, freezing rain, ice, and excessive rainfall that may cause flooding, power outages, and hazardous travel.

I urge all Virginians to monitor your local forecast and to prepare for possible impacts to roadways and infrastructure beginning overnight Monday..."

Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency Monday in advance of a winter storm. Snowfall is expected to begin early Tuesday and last into Wednesday. The National Weather Service will put Winter Storm Warnings into effect Tuesday morning for nearly all of the state,

With a powerful winter storm set to bring up to 6 inches of snow, ice, and flooding across Virginia, Gov. Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency, mobilizing resources to prepare for hazardous conditions expected to hit overnight Monday into Tuesday.

Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency ahead of expected wintry weather. Along with the state of emergency announced in the morning on Monday, Feb. 10, the Office of the Governor reminded Virginia residents to stay off the roads during a winter storm as much as possible and only drive when absolutely necessary.