Sharply colder Thursday with rain switching to snow showers

RICHMOND, Va. –A strong cold front will arrive this morning. Temperatures will be near 70° through 9am, but temperatures will fall quickly through late morning, ending up in the 35-40° range much of the afternoon.

There will be a batch of rain near and behind the front for the morning hours. Rain will mix with wet flakes around noon, with a few hours of snow showers in the afternoon. Surface temperatures will still be fairly warm, so the chance of accumulation is low. However, steadier snow showers may cool the ground enough to allow for a grassy coating.

Lows Thursday night will be in the upper 20s and lower 30s…

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