RICHMOND, Va. — A major ice event will impact Virginia on Sunday. All of Virginia is now under a winter storm warning for the weekend. We're bringing you the most up-to-date information on the winter storm as it impacts Virginia. Click here for the latest weather forecast.
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Sunday, Jan. 25
12 a.m.
More than 210 closings and delays for Sunday and Monday, have come into the CBS 6 newsroom. Click here for the updated list.
Saturday, Jan. 24
11:20 p.m.
CBS 6's A.J. Nwoko filed this report from Storm Rider 6 along Broad Rock Road. The team was headed back to Richmond around 11:20 p.m. on Saturday when they spotted a crash.
11:15 p.m.
CBS 6 Chief Meteorologist Zach Daniel and Meteorologist Mike Goldberg are pinpointing the timing of when this dry, powdery snow will change to sleet and eventually to freezing rain on Sunday. Stay safe and bring your pets inside.
10:45 p.m.
A driver was critically injured in a three-car crash that closed a road for hours in Chesterfield on Saturday.
9:45 p.m.
Virginia State Police have responded to 60 crashes, 6 with injuries, as of 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to officials with the agency. Eleven of those wrecks were in the Central Virginia/Richmond division.
"Drivers should stay off the roads now through the day Sunday and into Monday morning," troopers urged. "If you are on the roads, give VDOT trucks and emergency crews room to do their jobs. Also understand that storm impacts could delay emergency response to stranded motorists."
8 p.m.
More than 200 closings and delays for this weekend — and Monday, have now come into the CBS 6 newsroom. Click here for the updated list.
7:15 p.m.
A wreck has closed Buford Road in both directions between Pinetta Drive and Jahnke Road in Chesterfield. Officers said Buford is expected to reopen around 8 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
CBS 6 Chief Meteorologist Zach Daniel and Meteorologist Mike Goldberg have an updated look at potential snow/sleet accumulations for Central Virginia.
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4:15 p.m.
Richmond is opening the City Emergency Shelter at 5 p.m. at Southside Community Center located at 6255 Old Warwick Road. The shelter will remain open for the duration of the storm. Residents with pets should call Richmond Animal Care and Control at 804-646-5573 for limited temporary pet housing (service animals are always permitted in the shelter). The Salvation Army Inclement Weather Shelter (1900 Chamberlayne Avenue) and CARITAS Surge Shelter will continue operating as planned. Click here for Richmond shelter updates.
The Main Library (101 E. Franklin St.) will serve as a central warming center today until 5 p.m., and
3:15 p.m.
We've added an hour-by-hour gallery of the storm through 1 a.m. Monday. Click here to check it out.
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Updated hour-by-hour look at winter ice storm in Virginia
1:15 p.m.
More than 155 closings and delays for this weekend — and Monday, have now come into the CBS 6 newsroom. Click here for the updated list.
1 p.m.
The Virginia National Guard has staged approximately 300 soldiers and airmen at facilities across Virginia ahead of the storm. Response crews are coordinating with regional emergency managers and are equipped with heavy-duty tactical trucks capable of traveling through deep snow. Read more.
Noon
Gov. Abigail Spanberger warned in a news conference Saturday that Virginia faces a "catastrophic" winter storm with dangerous ice accumulation, significant snowfall and extended power outages. She urged all residents to stay off roads from Saturday evening through at least Monday morning. The state has received federal emergency declaration approval, and FEMA representatives are now on the ground. All state agencies are operating under 24-hour emergency protocols.
"Please use these final hours to be prepared, to make sure that you have blankets and warmth and food to make it through this storm," Spanberger said.
9:15 a.m.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that President Donald Trump has approved federal disaster assistance for Virginia because of the massive winter storm.
The action authorizes FEMA to coordinate disaster relief efforts statewide to "alleviate the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency on the local population and to provide appropriate assistance to save lives, to protect property, public health and safety and to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in the entire Commonwealth."
8 a.m.
More than 100 closings and delays for this weekend — and Monday, have come into the CBS 6 newsroom. Click here for the updated list.
7:30 a.m.
Need to get caught up on all of the preparations, updates from city and county officials, as well as the forecast? We've added a "complete coverage" clip so you can watch a 16-minute segment from CBS 6 News Saturday Morning with Greg McQuade and Mike Stone.
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6:45 a.m.
Meteorologist Mike Stone has your a.m. update on the winter storm that will impact Central Virginia late Saturday into Monday. Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for the entire state. Snow begins, moving in from the west, reaching far western Virginia late this afternoon, and central Virginia this evening. Snow will turn to sleet (ice pellets) across southern Virginia around or after midnight.
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Friday, Jan. 23
11:46 p.m.
Henrico County crews are on high alert as they prepare for what officials are calling a potentially catastrophic winter storm with significant ice accumulation.
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11:30 p.m.
The Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Center distributed hundreds of carts of food to community members ahead of the storm. Organizers say the Awaken Church in Richmond (3800 Deepwater Terminal Road) will be open to help anyone in need from 6 p.m. Saturday. The church has a capacity of about 60.
9:05 p.m.
Local governments are opening emergency shelters and warming centers to protect unhoused residents from dangerous conditions. Click here for shelter information for Richmond, Henrico, Hanover, Chesterfield, and Petersburg.
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List of Richmond area shelters open during winter storm
8:42 p.m.
VCU announced the university will close at 2 p.m. on Saturday and remain closed through Monday. VCU is encouraging students who live on campus to travel back home if it is safe for them to do so. For more on VCU's storm preparations and what students should know, click here.
8:00 p.m.
Richmond Mayor Danny Avula officially declared a state of emergency ahead of the storm.
The Salvation Army Inclement Weather Shelter at 1900 Chamberlayne Avenue opened Friday at 5 p.m., according to the announcement.
"Additionally, the CARITAS Surge Shelter and the City Emergency Shelter will be activated during this inclement weather event and will operate as needed," the announcement says.
The city will activate its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on Saturday, which the city says will serve as a central hub for city agencies to collaborate and address problems that arise.
For the latest updates on City of Richmond operations, visit rva.gov/common/winter-weather-updates.
6:15 pm.
As the winter storm approaches, crews in Petersburg are working around the clock while homeowners rush to make sure they have power if their lights go out. Wayne Covil checks in at the Battery Barn, gets an update from city officials and has information about how you can help the men's shelter as it works to stay open during the storm.
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5:15 p.m.
CBS 6 Chief Meteorologist Zach Daniel says we can expect up to 28 hours of winter weather Saturday evening into early Monday morning. Central Virginia could see up to 3/4 inch of ice accumulation.
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4:11 p.m.
🌨 Winter Storm Prep Tips
Snow vs. Ice Prep
- Clear most snow before ice arrives — leave just a thin layer so ice doesn’t stick directly to surfaces.
- Keep snow at ~½ inch so sunlight can help melt it — too much reflects heat away.
Protect Outdoor Heating/Cooling Units
- Keep vents, blades, and tops clear of ice & snow.
- Don’t use sharp tools to scrape ice — could damage equipment.
Thermostat When Leaving Town
- Lower to ~60°F but don’t turn heat off.
- Keeps system from fully shutting down (saves energy + prevents reboots).
If Power Goes Out & Temps Stay in the Low 20s or Below
- Shut off main water supply.
- Open faucets to drain pipes to avoid bursts.
- Fill the bathtub for toilet flushing and pots/pans for drinking water.
- If temps aren’t as cold, you may have 1–2 days before pipes are at serious risk.
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2:15 p.m.
Mike Stone says snow will start late Saturday afternoon, turning into sleet and freezing rain from south to north. Sunday will see a prolonged period of sleet and freezing rain, with temperatures in the 20s to 30s. Ice accumulation could reach up to three-quarters of an inch, potentially causing a historic ice storm. Temperatures next week will be bitterly cold, with highs in the 20s and lows, in some places, near zero.
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1:30 p.m.
Mike Stone discusses the potential for a historic ice storm in Virginia this weekend, particularly south of Interstate 64, with some areas expecting up to three-quarters of an inch of ice. Stone said this could lead to widespread power outages.
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