US EditionState Of Emergency Declared In VA, 10+ Inches Of Snow Expected
Governor Spanberger mobilizes state and local agencies to prepare for heavy snow, ice, and power outages with a multi-day response planned, expecting up to 10 inches of snow, officials said.
- Virginia Governor declared a State of Emergency today for the Commonwealth of Virginia, effective for 30 days, to prepare for the winter storm.
- Forecasters warn heavy snow and a wintry mix could arrive Saturday night, with NWS predicting at least 5 inches and sleet, freezing rain, and sub‑zero wind chills.
- Virginia Department of Transportation has pre-positioned salt trucks and expects to operate at its highest level, while Dominion Energy is mobilizing hundreds of crews and urging outage reports at 866-366-4357, according to Aisha Khan.
- Travel could be very difficult and delay emergency responders, with officials saying the storm is expected to bring power outages along with heavy accumulation, risking downed trees and power lines.
- VDEM advises carrying an emergency winter weather kit, checking 511.vdot.virginia.gov or the 511 Virginia mobile app, and using ready.gov as Spanberger urges Virginians to prepare and stay off roads.
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