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Virginia — Frost clings to rooftops and quiet streets as day breaks across the New River Valley. Breath hangs in the air. Thermometers sit right at 32 degrees, enough to remind everyone winter still has a grip on January 2026.
Skies stay mostly clear early, allowing cold air to linger through the morning hours. While no snow or ice is falling, untreated bridges and shaded roads can feel slick at sunrise. Drivers along US-460 and Route 114 should stay alert, especially with students returning to campus and schools reopening across Montgomery County…