A winter storm watch is in effect from 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon through 4 a.m. Monday for central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, according to the National Weather Service.
Heavy snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain is possible. There is a high likelihood of at least 5 inches of snow, with over 10 inches possible, the watch said.
Ice accumulation is also possible, especially south of Interstate 70. Significant icing is possible especially across central Virginia. Travel could be very difficult.
What impacts can freezing rain cause?
“Travel conditions can rapidly shift from manageable to impossible in a matter of minutes, especially when temperatures drop and wet roads freeze,” said AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter. “Anyone in the path of this storm should seriously reconsider travel plans and be in a safe location before conditions deteriorate.”…