The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch beginning Saturday night, with forecasts showing 7–11 inches of snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Temperatures are expected to remain below freezing for the next week, creating widespread icy conditions. This storm covers Texas to VA and could result in significant recovery time.
This event is expected to be catastrophic for our region. The State is already coordinating across all levels of government, and federal assistance has been requested to support response and recovery efforts. This will not be a rapid recovery, with conditions and damage from ice and snow likely evolving throughout the weekend and into next week.
Power systems are expected to be strained with ice, and widespread power outages are possible. Dominion Energy and other utilities are preparing for multi‑day outages and mobilizing crews to respond. There may be no power until Tuesday or beyond, depending on impacts and access challenges.
