Richmond, Virginia – Drivers west of I-95 and along I-64 should watch for patchy slick spots before 8 a.m. Tuesday as light freezing drizzle brushes parts of northwest Virginia, while dense fog and steady mist reduce visibility across the metro.
According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, light freezing rain or drizzle is possible early Tuesday in far northwest sections of the state, with low clouds, areas of fog and intermittent light rain covering much of central and eastern Virginia through midmorning. Temperatures in the Richmond area will climb from the 40s into the upper 40s and low 50s by afternoon, limiting icing concerns locally but keeping roads damp.
Motorists along I-95, I-295 and US-60 may encounter reduced visibility during the morning commute, especially near the James River and low-lying areas prone to fog. Farther northwest toward the I-81 corridor, surface temperatures near freezing could allow brief slick patches on bridges and overpasses before sunrise.
Conditions turn noticeably warmer midweek. Highs will reach the 60s Wednesday across central Virginia, then surge into the 70s and lower 80s Thursday and Friday, particularly east of I-95 toward Williamsburg and the Hampton Roads region. The rapid warm-up will mark one of the mildest stretches so far this season.
Drivers should use low-beam headlights in fog, increase following distance on damp roads and check for changing conditions before traveling early Tuesday. Additional updates are expected if colder air lingers longer in northwest counties, but most of the region transitions to a warmer, drier pattern by midweek.
