Virginia Beach, Virginia
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Alleghany; Wilkes; Wythe; Pulaski; Montgomery; Carroll; Floyd; Craig; Alleghany; Roanoke; Botetourt; Rockbridge |
| Effective: | 2026-02-24 @ 12:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-24 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-02-24 @ 4:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-02-24 @ 12:00 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued February 24 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
Lake enhanced snow showers will gradually taper down to flurries this morning. While little to no additional accumulations are expected, slick roadways remain possible this morning due to overnight temperatures causing potential for refreezing. Assume any untreated roads and surfaces, including bridges, overpasses, decks, and steps could be icy. If traveling, slow down and exercise caution. Allow plenty of extra time to reach your destination. |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Dickenson; Buchanan; Taylor; McDowell; Wyoming; Upshur; Barbour; Northwest Raleigh; Southeast Raleigh; Northwest Fayette; Southeast Fayette; Northwest Nicholas; Southeast Nicholas; Northwest Webster; Southeast Webster; Northwest Pocahontas; Southeast Pocahontas; Northwest Randolph; Southeast Randolph |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 11:55 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-23 @ 11:55 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Charleston WV on 2026-02-23 @ 11:55 pm |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued February 24 at 12:55AM EST by NWS Charleston WV |
| Description: |
Early morning lake enhanced snow showers will gradually come to an end this morning. An additional coating to one inch of snow is possible along western favored slopes. Slick travel will remain an issue. Visibilities may be reduced below a mile at times along with wind gusts hovering between 15 to 25 mph. If traveling, slow down and exercise caution. Allow plenty of extra time to reach your destination. |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett; Western Highland; Western Grant; Western Pendleton |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 11:52 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-23 @ 11:52 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 4:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-02-23 @ 11:52 pm |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued February 24 at 12:52AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Scattered upslope snow showers. * WHERE...Near and west of the Allegheny Front. * WHEN...Continuing through this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers may be moderate at times early this morning with visiblities down around 1/4 mile. Additional snowfall accumulations of a coating to 2 inches are possible, mainly along west- facing slopes above 2000 feet through daybreak this morning. Wind gusts up to 20 mph will lead to wind chills at or below zero. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Bland; Giles; Bath; Monroe; Eastern Greenbrier |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 11:48 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 4:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-23 @ 11:48 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 4:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-02-23 @ 11:48 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 24 at 12:48AM EST until February 24 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Light to moderate snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Virginia, Bland, Giles, and Bath Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Greenbrier and Monroe Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Tazewell; Mercer; Summers |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 11:48 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 4:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-23 @ 11:48 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 4:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-02-23 @ 11:48 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued February 24 at 12:48AM EST until February 24 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...In Virginia, Tazewell County. In West Virginia, Mercer and Summers Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Ashe; Watauga; Smyth; Grayson |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 11:48 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 4:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-23 @ 11:48 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 4:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-02-23 @ 11:48 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued February 24 at 12:48AM EST until February 24 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Moderate snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Mainly for Elevations Above 3500 Feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Grayson and Smyth Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Dorchester; Wicomico; Somerset; Inland Worcester; Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 6:10 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-23 @ 6:10 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 7:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-02-23 @ 6:10 pm |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued February 23 at 7:10PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
With a fresh snowpack and cold air advection overnight, a cold night will prevail across the lower Maryland and Virginia eastern shore, with lows dropping into the 20s. Expect areas of black ice to develop, especially after midnight, and lasting through the Tuesday morning commute. Motorists will need to be alert to the possibility of slick spots. Motorists should exercise caution while driving...especially on bridges and overpasses. Allow for extra time to reach your destination and avoid sudden stops or accelerations. |