The National Weather Service says forecast confidence has increased for a significant winter storm expected to affect Virginia’s Eastern Shore this weekend, with recent updates adding stronger wind concerns, expanded blizzard wording along the coast, and new cold weather alerts for Accomack and Northampton counties.
In its latest Winter Storm Briefing issued Thursday afternoon, the National Weather Service in Wakefield indicated higher snowfall potential for Northampton County, with totals of up to 7 inches possible. Around 5 inches of snow is currently forecast for Accomack County, based on the latest information. A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect Thursday night for portions of the Eastern Shore, and an Extreme Cold Watch has been issued for Saturday night as dangerously low wind chills are expected.
Forecasters say a strong low-pressure system is expected to develop off the southeast coast late Friday into Saturday and intensify through Sunday morning. The storm could bring accumulating snow to the Eastern Shore beginning Friday afternoon, with the most significant impacts expected Saturday night into Sunday. The National Weather Service says blizzard-like conditions are possible Saturday evening in lower Northampton County. A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect, signaling the potential for hazardous conditions…