The winter storm brings snow, freezing temperatures to Virginia, Maryland – FOX 5 DC

A strong winter storm was moving through the Middle Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday, bringing a rare snow in the southeastern Virginia and parts of Maryland, while creating dangerous conditions for traveling before another circle of snow expected on Thursday morning.

The rare snowstorm hits Virginia Beach and Norfolk

FOX 5 meteorologist Caitlin Roth says the storm is one of the biggest snowy events for the Norfolk, Hampton and Virginia Beach areas for more than a decade. Snowfall is reported along Chesapike Bay and Ocean City, Maryland, with Flurians reaching just beyond Washington, Colombia County

Temperatures collapsed to the low 20 in the whole region, about 25 degrees below the seasonal value. The cloud cover remained dense and the roads quickly became slippery as the snow accumulated in places south of the nation’s capital.

A second round of snowfall expected on Thursday

A second round of snowfall is expected on Thursday morning, with light accumulation in the DC subway area, including North Maryland and parts of Virginia. The National Meteorological Service has issued the Winter Council for the time for the region, warning that snow during the morning trip can lead to dangerous road conditions.

The light snowfall is designed between 8 o’clock in the morning and 11am, with an inch possible in areas west of DC, including Dulles, Manassas, Culpeper and Fredericksburg.

Authorities urged residents to avoid unnecessary journey and allow road crews to clear and refer to the main routes.

Road crews working to clear snow

The Ministry of Transport of Virginia (VDOT) reports on current plowing efforts in Spotsylvania, Caroline County and parts of the Interstate 95, where the roads remain covered with snow and cape. The area of ​​Frederixburg and the northern neck was expected to get more heavy snowfall by Wednesday night.

A Vdot spokesman said crews will continue to work around the clock to keep the roads for passages: “We encourage everyone to stay out of the ways if they do not have to travel. Sank snow may not sound much, but it can quickly create dangerous driving conditions. “

NWS also issued a warning to Gail for Thursday afternoon until Friday morning, with strong winds expected to influence coastal areas.

Temperatures are expected to rise by Friday, bringing sunny and softer conditions over the weekend.

Officials continue to monitor the storm system, reminding residents of being informed and causing caution on the roads.