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Virginia — A soft, mild air mass lingers this morning across central Virginia, but it won’t last long. Clouds drift overhead, the air feels unusually gentle for mid-January, and for a few hours, winter loosens its grip. That window closes fast.
Meteorologists say today marks the warmest day of the upcoming week in Richmond and surrounding communities. Afternoon highs climb into the upper 40s and lower 50s, well above normal for January. A few light showers may develop later today and continue into early Thursday morning as the first cold front approaches. Rain amounts stay light, and no snow accumulation or major impacts are expected locally…