Richmond, Virginia
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Alleghany; Surry; Wilkes; Yadkin; Giles; Pulaski; Montgomery; Carroll; Floyd; Craig; Alleghany; Bath; Roanoke; Botetourt; Rockbridge; Patrick; Franklin; Bedford; Amherst; Monroe; Eastern Greenbrier |
| Effective: | 2026-01-17 @ 4:44 am |
| Onset: | 2026-01-17 @ 4:44 am -> 2026-01-17 @ 9:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-01-17 @ 4:44 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued January 17 at 5:44AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
Snow showers will bring some light accumulations less than an inch to most areas this morning. Be prepared for slick spots on untreated roads, particularly on bridges and overpasses. Please allow extra time to reach your destination. |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Scott; Campbell; Claiborne; Hancock; Hawkins; Sullivan; Johnson; Cocke Smoky Mountains; Southeast Greene; Washington; Unicoi; Northwest Carter; Southeast Carter; Blount Smoky Mountains; Sevier Smoky Mountains; Southeast Monroe; Lee; Wise; Scott; Russell; Washington |
| Effective: | 2026-01-17 @ 12:54 am |
| Onset: | 2026-01-17 @ 12:54 am -> 2026-01-17 @ 9:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Morristown TN on 2026-01-17 @ 12:54 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued January 17 at 1:54AM EST by NWS Morristown TN |
| Description: |
Periods of light to moderate snow showers will lead to a quick 1 to 2 inches of accumulation in some locations Saturday morning. The most likely locations to receive snow accumulation will be elevations above 2000 feet. Highest mountain peaks could see isolated totals near 3 inches. A dusting up to one inch will be possible in lower elevations of southwest Virginia and northeast Tennessee. Any accumulations of snow are expected to be light. However, driving and walking may be difficult on some untreated roadways and sidewalks. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities. If traveling, slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Frederick; Carroll; Northern Baltimore; Northwest Montgomery; Northwest Howard; Northwest Harford; Western Loudoun |
| Effective: | 2026-01-17 @ 12:51 am |
| Onset: | 2026-01-17 @ 12:51 am -> 2026-01-17 @ 11:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-01-17 @ 12:51 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued January 17 at 1:51AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow or a rain/snow mix; accumulations will range from a coating mainly on grassy surfaces south of Interstate 70, to 1 to locally 2 inches for higher elevations such as the Catoctin Mountains and Parr's Ridge near the Pennsylvania border. * WHERE...West of Highway 15 in Loudoun County VA, and north- central MD especially for higher elevations north of Interstate 70. * WHEN...Between 6 AM and Noon EST today. * IMPACTS...Locally slippery roads and sidewalks are possible, mainly for higher elevations of northern MD. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may locally be reduced to one mile or less, especially during the mid-morning hours north of Interstate 70. |