Richmond, Virginia – Virginia heads into the Feb 5–9 period under a persistent stretch of well below-normal temperatures and limited precipitation, keeping snow and rain chances low while extending the impact of an entrenched cold pattern across the Mid-Atlantic. While widespread winter storms are not expected, the duration and intensity of the cold remain the primary concern, particularly during overnight and early morning hours.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA’s 6–10 day outlooks, colder-than-average air will remain locked in across the Mid-Atlantic and New England, extending south along the I-95 corridor through Virginia and into the Southeast. Some areas across the broader region continue to face dangerously cold conditions, while precipitation chances remain limited south of northern Illinois and west of the Pacific Northwest near Eugene, Oregon.
In Richmond, Norfolk, and surrounding communities, daytime highs are expected to struggle to reach seasonal norms, with several nights falling into the 20s and 30s inland and low to mid-30s closer to the coast. While significant snow or ice is not anticipated, the prolonged cold follows recent weeks in which nearly 100 temperature-related deaths have been reported across southern states, highlighting the risks tied to extended exposure and unsafe heating practices.
Emergency managers urge residents to check on elderly neighbors, protect pets and exposed pipes, and use space heaters with caution. The cold, dry pattern is expected to persist through the period, with additional advisories possible if colder air presses farther south.
