Wakefield, Virginia is starting the day with snow showers as a cold front sweeps across the region, bringing brief periods of reduced visibility and light accumulations. According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, snow is expected from early morning through late morning, with the most impactful conditions occurring during the morning commute.
Snowfall rates may be moderate to briefly heavy at times, particularly across the northern half of the forecast area, where visibility could drop quickly under heavier bands. While this is not expected to be a long-duration event, even short bursts of heavier snow can create slick road conditions in a short amount of time.
Current forecasts indicate light snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches are possible along the Maryland Eastern Shore, while 1 to 2 inches may fall across the remainder of northern portions of the region, including areas near and north of Wakefield. Amounts may vary significantly over short distances due to the showery nature of the snow.
Confidence in exact totals remains moderate, but impacts are more certain. Untreated roads, bridges, and overpasses may become slick quickly, especially during heavier snow showers. Drivers are urged to slow down, allow extra travel time, and remain alert for sudden visibility reductions.
As the cold front continues moving east, snow showers should gradually taper from west to east by late morning into early afternoon. Conditions will improve later in the day, though colder air moving in behind the front may allow icy patches to linger into tonight.
Residents in and around Wakefield should monitor updates through the morning, particularly if travel is necessary. Even modest snowfall amounts can create outsized impacts when combined with brief heavy rates and cold road surfaces.
