The winter storm that is expected to arrive in Hampton Roads Sunday evening is already causing some changes to the Monday schedule.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency on Friday, and authorities are gearing up for snowy and icy conditions.
Significant snow, sleet and freezing rain Sunday evening through Monday will impact travel across the region, resulting in dangerous conditions, according to the National Weather Service in Wakefield. A wintry mix is expected Monday, with a second round of snow expected late Monday afternoon and evening, as the storm system moves offshore and cold air returns, forecasters warned.
South Hampton Roads is expected to get less than an inch of snow, with more expected near Williamsburg and further north toward Richmond, about 1-2 inches, according to the latest update from NWS.
Several school districts announced closures late Sunday afternoon, and a couple universities announced delays.
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Chesapeake
All city offices, courts, libraries, and community centers will delay opening until 10 a.m.
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Hampton
Officials announced Sunday evening that schools will be closed Monday, which was to be their first day back after the winter break.
Virginia Peninsula Community College will open at 10 a.m., a delay of two hours.
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Newport News
Christopher Newport University will delay opening by two hours.
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New Kent County
Schools will be closed.
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Williamsburg-James City County
Schools will be closed.
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York County
Schools will be closed.
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King William County
Schools and county offices will be closed.
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King and Queen County
Schools will be closed.