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Richmond, Virginia – A surge of winter cold is spreading across Virginia as the winter solstice arrives Sunday, bringing longer nights, reduced daytime heating, and a heightened risk of frozen pipes for Richmond and surrounding communities.
According to the National Weather Service and Virginia Department of Emergency Management, extended periods of below-freezing temperatures across central Virginia are increasing the likelihood of pipes freezing and bursting, particularly in older homes, apartments, and structures with plumbing in crawl spaces or along exterior walls…