Virginia Beach, VA – A colder and more unsettled weather pattern is developing across Virginia from Nov. 29th through Dec. 5th, bringing a mix of cold rain, wintry precipitation, and the potential for early-season snow in the western highlands.
According to NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, temperatures through this period are expected to run below normal statewide, including coastal cities like Virginia Beach and Norfolk, central regions around Richmond and Charlottesville, and the colder mountains of Roanoke, Blacksburg, and the Shenandoah Valley. Overnight temperatures in the mountains may fall below freezing, raising the likelihood of accumulating snow.
NOAA’s precipitation outlook also shows a strong signal for above-normal precipitation, indicating that multiple disturbances could pass across Virginia during the first week of December. Virginia Beach and the Hampton Roads region are most likely to see cold, steady rain, with only a low chance of a brief mix during colder overnight periods.
Western and higher-elevation areas — including the Blue Ridge, Alleghany Highlands, and communities along I-81 — carry the highest probability for wintry precipitation, including light-to-moderate early-season snow if storm timing aligns with colder air.
Central Virginia is expected to fall somewhere in between, with rain during the day and occasional rain–snow mix possible overnight in elevated towns.
Forecasters emphasize this is not a single winter storm setup. Instead, it’s a multi-system pattern that may cause slick spots, lower visibility, and travel delays, especially during peak commuting hours.
Residents across Virginia should monitor shifting rain–snow lines as December begins, particularly those living or traveling west of the Blue Ridge.
