Charlottesville, VA – On Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., a winter weather advisory will be in effect for central and western Virginia and eastern West Virginia. Traveling could be dangerous due to the possibility of snow, sleet, and freezing rain.
The National Weather Service reports that there may be up to one inch of snow before it changes to sleet and freezing rain. Accumulations of ice may be as much as one-tenth of an inch. Roads and sidewalks may become slippery, which could make traveling unsafe.
On Saturday morning, precipitation will begin as snow and then change to sleet and freezing rain. Rain will fall as a result of warmer temperatures in the evening.
Drivers should be ready for roads that are slick and have low visibility. It is recommended to slow down and allow for additional travel time. Officials advise calling 511 to find out the latest information about traffic conditions.
People who live in the area should be careful when walking on sidewalks and untreated surfaces. electrical outages could occur as a result of freezing rain gathering on trees and electrical wires. Make sure you have emergency supplies on hand, such as flashlights and extra batteries.
As temperatures increase on Saturday night, conditions will get better, but the roadways may still be slippery on Sunday morning.
