Another round of winter weather could be on its way to Hampton Roads, according to the National Weather Service in Wakefield.
Much of the area received a dusting of snow Sunday night, followed by freezing rain and low temperatures. A second round of snow is expected late Monday afternoon and evening, as the storm system moves offshore and cold air returns, meteorologists said in a Monday morning briefing. Bitter temperatures are expected to follow for the rest of this week. Wind chills in Hampton Roads could get down to the teens on the south side of the Hampton Roads Channel, and the Peninsula could get into single digits.
The Peninsula and western areas of South Hampton Roads continue to be on a winter weather advisory. Monday night’s snow totals are expected to stay below 1 inch, but areas north of Hampton Roads toward Richmond and Louisa are expected to receive more snow. The Eastern Shore is predicted to receive anywhere from 1 to 6 inches, depending on the area. The weather service is reporting that refreezing of any melted snow or ice is expected Monday night into Tuesday morning, making for more dangerous driving conditions.
Closings, delays and cancellations in Hampton Roads due to winter storm
The winter weather made for some rough driving conditions in most of the state already. The Virginia State Patrol reported that troopers responded to 181 crashes, 20 with reported injuries, from 4 p.m. Sunday until midnight. Though they cannot confirm if every crash is storm-related, a spokesperson for the patrol said an increased number of troopers were on duty to help with covering roadways.
The Hampton Roads division reported six crashes — two with injuries and one fatal. Sgt. Michelle Anaya said the fatal crash, reported in Wakefield, was caused by the driver going too fast for the road conditions. Alcohol was also a contributing factor, and the driver was not wearing a seatbelt.
Another winter storm could potentially impact the area this weekend. A nor’easter could make its way up the coast, bringing snow or rain depending on the track and intensity. Meteorologists said it’s too early to tell exact impacts, but Hampton Roads has about a 30% chance of receiving “minor” impacts from the storm.
Eliza Noe, eliza.noe@virginiamedia.com