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Hour-by-Hour: When Virginia will see snow, sleet and freezing rain this weekend (Friday Noon Update)
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RICHMOND, Va. β€” A major ice event is expected to impact Virginia on Sunday. All of Virginia will be upgraded to 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.


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Friday, Jan. 23

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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Hour-by-Hour: When Virginia will see snow, sleet and freezing rain this weekend (Friday Noon Update)

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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Virginia could see historic ice storm; potential widespread power outages (Friday Noon Update)

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