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Snow will accumulate overnight, cover untreated roads

Posted at 5:18 PM, Dec 08, 2017
and last updated 2017-12-08 17:18:33-05

RICHMOND, Va. -- Snow from a storm system traveling up from the south began to dump snow in the Richmond-metro Friday.

The winter storm will bring snow for Richmond and points north and west this evening, with some rain or a precipitation mix in the south and east. In many area, temperatures Friday evening will dip near or right above freezing. Overnight lows will be near freezing with the exception being far southeastern Virginia.

Initial snow accumulation will be on grassy surfaces and some overpasses, with a transition to coverage of all surfaces overnight.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY  IN EFFECT FOR RICHMOND & POINTS NORTH AND WEST

Snow will continue periodically Saturday morning into Saturday afternoon.  This snow may mix with sleet at times in Richmond and points south and east during the day.  Highs will be in the low to mid 30s.

Snowfall accumulations of three to six inches are likely in the metro, especially northwest of Richmond, with isolated higher totals.  Totals of one to three inches are possible for areas well southeast of Richmond.   As temperatures drop to freezing and the snow continues, accumulation on untreated roads will occur.

Sunday will be partly to mostly sunny with highs around 40.

Another surge of cold air will arrive next Tuesday, bringing a slight chance for a few flurries followed by even colder air.  Highs on Wednesday might not get above freezing in some areas of the Virginia Piedmont.

You can see in the picture below how bridges and overpasses are freezing faster, with snow accumulating on them. Drive with caution!

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