Lynchburg, VA — Virginia and West Virginia residents are preparing for heavy snowfall and hazardous road conditions as a winter storm is set to impact the region from early Wednesday through Friday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, VA, central and south-central Virginia, including Lynchburg, Danville, and Amherst, can expect 3 to 5 inches of snow from 5 a.m. Wednesday until 1 p.m. Thursday. Tazewell County, VA, along with Mercer, Summers, and Western Greenbrier counties in West Virginia, may see between 4 and 8 inches, with winds gusting up to 40 mph until 1 a.m. Friday.
Road conditions are expected to become slippery, potentially affecting morning and evening commutes on Wednesday and Thursday. Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary travel and keep emergency supplies, including flashlights, food, and water, in their vehicles if travel is essential.
State officials recommend checking real-time road conditions by calling 511. Power outages and downed trees are also possible due to the combination of heavy snow and strong winds.
