“Light snow showers could cause slippery road conditions in the Fredericksburg area, Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula over the weekend,” Virginia Department of Transportation announced. “Less than one inch of snow accumulation is forecast for most of the Fredericksburg area, with a potential for 1-2 inches of snow in northern Stafford County.”
“On Sunday afternoon and evening, gusting winds of 25-35 mph are forecast, which could lead to downed trees, tree limbs, and debris in the road,” the agency stated. “VDOT crews will mobilize in 24-hour emergency operations between late Saturday and early Sunday morning, depending on the arrival time for inclement weather in each region.”
Snow is expected to begin late Saturday night into Sunday in the Fredericksburg area and early Sunday in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. VDOT crews are pre-treating Interstate 95 and will be prepared to spread treatment materials or plow as needed. Drivers are urged to check 511Virginia for road conditions, reduce speed, allow extra travel time, and use caution on bridges and overpasses, where snow may accumulate first.
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