LIVE UPDATES: Snow in Central Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) — Snow moved into Central Virginia Friday afternoon. Check this page for forecast updates as they come into the CBS 6 newsroom, winter weather alerts and other important links.
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Who else is up and can't sleep? Chris and Victoria are busy working hard on CBS 6 Saturday Morning. #rva #upallnight http://t.co/0fA4p8Fo—
CBS 6 WTVR Richmond (@CBS6) January 26, 2013
Mr. Scott Wise will be here with you folks bright and early Saturday morning around 5 a.m.
Be sure to catch CBS 6 News Saturday Morning from 6 to 8 a.m. for the latest on road conditions, cleanup efforts and your weekend forecast.
Thanks for counting on CBS 6 News and WTVR.com for the most complete — and accurate — winter weather coverage. We really appreciate it! — Nick, WTVR.com
Cleared: Disabled Vehicle: EB on I-64 at MM214 in New Kent Co.11:14PM—
511 Central Virginia (@511centralva) January 26, 2013
Zach Daniel has your CBS 6 Storm Team forecast right now on WTVR.com and on CBS 6!
Cleared: Accident: SB on I-95 at MM81 in Henrico Co.9:18PM—
511 Central Virginia (@511centralva) January 26, 2013
From Chesterfield County Public Schools: All activities have been cancelled for Saturday, Jan. 26, and all buildings will be closed. The district will work to reschedule SAT testing.
JUST IN: Due to potentially hazardous road conditions, all activities at Henrico County Public Schools will be cancelled for Saturday, January 26th. This includes SAT testing, which will be rescheduled for February 16th. Thank you for your support of Henrico County Public Schools.
If you’re out and about tonight, please let us know what conditions are like. (But you really should cuddle up and stay home!)
Look at this cute photo from Ms. Goldee, finishing making her snow angel. This photo was submitted by the Forbes family.
Update: Snow/Ice Conditions: on multiple routes in Richmond. Potential Delays.8:26PM—
511 Central Virginia (@511centralva) January 26, 2013
Hopefully not the "Last Supper" at @cbs6. instagr.am/p/U7VLkIvYcs/—
Alix Hines (@AlixHines) January 26, 2013
I'll be on air through 9:20pm reporting any incidents and warning about trouble spots on the commute. #rvatraffic—
Amanda Meadows (@GridlockGoddess) January 26, 2013
Update: Snow/Ice Conditions: on multiple routes in Powhatan Co. Potential Delays.8:04PM—
511 Central Virginia (@511centralva) January 26, 2013
Update: Snow/Ice Conditions: on multiple routes in Henrico Co. Potential Delays.7:16PM—
511 Central Virginia (@511centralva) January 26, 2013
Update: Snow/Ice Conditions: on multiple routes in Dinwiddie Co. Potential Delays.7:06PM—
511 Central Virginia (@511centralva) January 26, 2013
The look on Broad St. downtown. For more photos, visit: http://wtvr.com/2013/01/25/photos-snow-blows-through-richmond/
Be cautious while you’re out there! Photo by Nick Edwards. For more photos, visit: http://wtvr.com/2013/01/25/photos-snow-blows-through-richmond/
Cleared: Accident: NB on I-95 at MM69 in Richmond.6:50PM—
511 Central Virginia (@511centralva) January 25, 2013
Cleared: Accident: EB on I-64 at MM214 in New Kent Co.6:50PM
— 511 Central Virginia (@511centralva) January 25, 2013
Accident: EB on I-64 at MM214 in New Kent Co. 2 lanes closed. Potential Delays.6:46PM
— 511 Central Virginia (@511centralva) January 25, 2013
Accident: SB on I-295 at MM9 in Prince George Co. 0 lanes closed. Potential Delays.6:42PM
— 511 Central Virginia (@511centralva) January 25, 2013
Cleared: Accident: EB on I-64 at MM193 in Richmond.6:38PM—
511 Central Virginia (@511centralva) January 25, 2013
We just got an update on the weather in Amelia County from Cindy. She says it’s very bad and the roads are very slippery.
Accident: NB on I-95 at MM69 in Richmond. 1 lane closed. Potential Delays.6:08PM
— 511 Central Virginia (@511centralva) January 25, 2013
Accident: SB on I-85 at MM50 in Dinwiddie Co. 0 lanes closed. Potential Delays.5:58PM
— 511 Central Virginia (@511centralva) January 25, 2013
Accident: WB on VA-76 at MM2 in Chesterfield Co. 0 lanes closed. Potential Delays.5:58PM
— 511 Central Virginia (@511centralva) January 25, 2013
Accident: SB on I-85 at MM55 in Dinwiddie Co. 0 lanes closed. Potential Delays.5:52PM
— 511 Central Virginia (@511centralva) January 25, 2013
Update: Snow/Ice Conditions: on multiple routes in Westmoreland Co. Potential Delays.5:46PM
— 511 Central Virginia (@511centralva) January 25, 2013
Amanda and Ray are working to keep up with all the accidents acrosss Central Virginia. Please stay home, if you can. If you’re traveling, we hope you have a safe trip.
We’ve got an update on snow totals across the area from Zach Daniel and Mike Stone.
Yikes. Check out this video Jon Burkett just sent of a tow truck that got stuck in the snow.
Accident: NB on I-95 at MM77 in Richmond. 0 lanes closed. Potential Delays.5:32PM
— 511 Central Virginia (@511centralva) January 25, 2013
Accident: NB on I-85 at MM4 in Mecklenburg Co. 0 lanes closed. Potential Delays.5:32PM
— 511 Central Virginia (@511centralva) January 25, 2013
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Accident: WB on I-64 at MM197 in Henrico Co. 2 lanes closed. Potential Delays.5:32PM
— 511 Central Virginia (@511centralva) January 25, 2013
Panorama: Snow in The Fan – Park & Shields #rva #RVASnow #RVAWx twitpic.com/by81l4
— Trevor Dickerson (@TrevorDickerson) January 25, 2013
Accident: EB on I-64 at MM193 in Richmond. 1 lane closed. Potential Delays.5:24PM
— 511 Central Virginia (@511centralva) January 25, 2013
Joe St. George says traffic is a nightmare at Main Street and 13th.
Update: Snow/Ice Conditions: on multiple routes in Richmond. Potential Delays.5:00PM—
511 Central Virginia (@511centralva) January 25, 2013
Cleared: Accident: EB on US-58 at MM381 in Mecklenburg Co.5:04PM
— 511 Central Virginia (@511centralva) January 25, 2013
Snow falling at Gaskins and Mayland. Photo by Cindy Nguyen. For more photos, visit: http://wtvr.com/2013/01/25/photos-snow-blows-through-richmond/
Accident: NB on VA-288 at MM2 in Chesterfield Co. 1 lane closed. Potential Delays.4:58PM
— 511 Central Virginia (@511centralva) January 25, 2013
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Accident: EB on I-64 at MM198 in Henrico Co. 2 lanes closed. Potential Delays.4:58PM
— 511 Central Virginia (@511centralva) January 25, 2013
Accident: WB on I-64 at MM214 in New Kent Co. 1 lane closed. Potential Delays.4:58PM
— 511 Central Virginia (@511centralva) January 25, 2013
Please postpone travel until this clears. Work Downtown? Walk to a restaurant & get dinner. At Home? Stay. Put. #rvatraffic #RVA
— Amanda Meadows(@GridlockGoddess) January 25, 2013
Snow falling on Cary Street. Photo by Greg McQuade. For more photos, visit: http://wtvr.com/2013/01/25/photos-snow-blows-through-richmond/
#rvatraffic 95 at Parham is slow too. RT @MegRSB: @GridlockGoddess Backup on West Laburnum eastbound lanes near Brook. #RVAtraffic—
Amanda Meadows (@GridlockGoddess) January 25, 2013
This is the 3rd car I’ve seen this white SUV pull up my snowy neighborhood hill. Very nice! #rva ow.ly/i/1qkCp
— dionnew (@dionnew) January 25, 2013
A look in downtown Richmond. Photo by Jennifer Burns. For more photos visit: http://wtvr.com/2013/01/25/photos-snow-blows-through-richmond/
Salt helps to melt snow/ice, sand provides traction, but #RVA drivers still need to SLOW DOWN.
— Dawn Eischen (@barksonQ) January 25, 2013
RT @vadot: Several crashes in #RVA due to snow/ice. Even when roads have been treated, drivers must reduce their speed. #rvatraffic
— Richmond Police(@RichmondPolice) January 25, 2013
RVA Community Centers will close at 6pm today, and Pine Camp will close at 6pm and remain closed all weekend. #corva
— City of Richmond, VA (@CityRichmondVA) January 25, 2013
Here is a 4:00 p.m. update from Zach Daniel and Amanda Meadows.
Accident: EB on I-64 at MM192 in Richmond. 1 lane closed. Potential Delays.3:58PM—
511 Central Virginia (@511centralva) January 25, 2013
Here is a 4:00 p.m. update from Zach Daniel and Amanda Meadows.
Check out this Petersburg shot.
A look at the snow in Petersburg.
Here’s a backup on the Lee Bridge to Belvidere from Carrie Rose.
VDOT reports snow and ice on multiple routes across much of the CBS 6 viewing area and the western part of the state. Conditions are also treacherous across the Northern Neck.
Accident: NB on I-95 at MM75 in Richmond. 1 lane closed. Potential Delays.3:38PM—
511 Central Virginia (@511centralva) January 25, 2013
Accident: SB on I-95 at MM83 in Henrico Co. 1 lane closed. Potential Delays.3:20PM—
511 Central Virginia (@511centralva) January 25, 2013
TRAFFIC ALERT:
Accident: SB on I-95 at MM73 in Richmond. 2 lanes closed. Potential Delays.3:16PM—
511 Central Virginia (@511centralva) January 25, 2013
Mass evacuation going on in downtown #RVA. Huge backup on 8th St, slow traffic on Broad. Maybe I’m better off staying put til 5:00!
— Sarah Elizabeth (@SarabethRVA) January 25, 2013
Accident: SB on I-85 at MM53 in Dinwiddie Co. 1 lane closed. Potential Delays.3:12PM—
511 Central Virginia (@511centralva) January 25, 2013
Accident: NB on I-295 at MM37 in Hanover Co. 1 lane closed. Potential Delays.3:08PM—
511 Central Virginia (@511centralva) January 25, 2013
Folks. Please drive carefully! The roads are starting to get coated. Here’s a photo from Lorenzo Hall from the Downtown Expressway.
Monument Ave is slick as ice, was not ready for this snow! Be careful and avoid! #rva
— Dorsey McFadden (@DorseyMc) January 25, 2013
Wayne Covil is out and about today. Check out this video of snow falling on West Broad Street.
Wayne Covil says those VDOT trucks are being filled with sand.
Snow is here. Yay! Now…when will it end? Should be done in RVA around 7-8PM.
First flurries spotted at CBS 6!
FB report from Angie Chamberlain: Light snow falling here in Chesterfield!
First flakes reaching the ground now in Goochland, Colonial Heights, Woodlake (just barely), Midlothian.
Get those iPhones ready! Shoot video/pics of the first flakes (and further flakes) as the snow moves into the Metro over the next hour. Share your snow media by email to newstips@wtvr.com. Designate the time, location, and include your name.
Shoot horizontal, not vertical. Keep the clips brief and steady. And don’t shoot while driving!
Thanks!
Confirmed report of first flakes at Manchester HS.
Confirmed reports of snow reaching the ground in Powhatan.
SNOW ALERT! First flakes are moving into the RVA Metro now! Keep those eyes peeled…
Snow Photo. From Kathi Rakes. Virginia Tech at 1pm. ow.ly/i/1qgty
— Sean Sublette (@SeanSublette13) January 25, 2013
FB report from Jordan Pegram: Light flakes falling at a good rate here in Dundas.
Here’s a look at your Future Weather, which shows when the snow will arrive hour-by-hour. We’ve also got forecast info for Saturday, so be sure to scroll through for all the graphics.
FB report from David R Wise: Snowing heavily at Willis Mountain in Buckingham County.
Still going with this forecast map. NW VA will likely see an inch or less.
Snow reaching the ground in Andersonville, VA.
Reports of snow reaching the ground now in Cumberland and south of Farmville!
Here is the MOST RECENT Winter Weather Advisory map for Virginia:
A Winter Weather Advisory was expanded early this morning to include more of you in central and eastern Virginia, including Richmond. CLICK HERE for a pull-down menu where you can select your location and read the Advisory as it pertains to you.
Welcome to our LIVE updates on the winter weather expected to arrive in Central Virginia this afternoon. — Nick
Broad Street is clear. Co-workers who drove Powhite Parkway and Monument Ave. report clear conditions as well.