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Snow and Ice Advisory

Winter weather advisory


Winter Weather Advisory - A mixture of winter-like conditions anticipated



NWS Alerts

Heavy Freezing Spray Advisory
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/24/2026 09:55 EST
Issuing Time 01/24/2026 09:55 EST Valid Until 01/24/2026 13:00 EST

* WHAT. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE. Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm. * WHEN. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS. Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Heavy Freezing Spray Advisory
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/24/2026 09:55 EST
Issuing Time 01/24/2026 09:55 EST Valid Until 01/24/2026 13:00 EST

* WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, north to northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming northeast 15 to 20 kt. Waves 3 to 5 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. * WHERE. Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS. Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Small Craft Advisory
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/24/2026 09:55 EST
Issuing Time 01/24/2026 09:55 EST Valid Until 01/25/2026 16:00 EST

* WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, north to northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming northeast 15 to 20 kt. Waves 3 to 5 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. * WHERE. Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS. Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Small Craft Advisory
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/24/2026 09:55 EST
Issuing Time 01/24/2026 09:55 EST Valid Until 01/26/2026 13:00 EST

* WHAT. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE. Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm. * WHEN. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS. Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Small Craft Advisory
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/24/2026 07:12 EST
Issuing Time 01/24/2026 07:12 EST Valid Until 01/25/2026 16:00 EST

* WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, north to northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming northeast 15 to 20 kt. Waves 3 to 5 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. * WHERE. Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST Sunday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS. Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Winter Storm Warning
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/24/2026 06:59 EST
Issuing Time 01/24/2026 06:59 EST Valid Until 01/25/2026 19:00 EST

* WHAT. Snow and sleet expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 1 and 3 inches Saturday night. A glaze of ice is possible inland from the ocean on Sunday before changing to rain. * WHERE. Northampton, Hampton/Poquoson, and Norfolk/Portsmouth, and Chesapeake and Virginia Beach. * WHEN. From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS. Plan on slippery road conditions.

Winter Storm Warning
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/23/2026 22:08 EST
Issuing Time 01/23/2026 22:08 EST Valid Until 01/25/2026 19:00 EST

* WHAT. Snow expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 1 and 3 inches Saturday night. A glaze of ice is possible inland from the ocean on Sunday before changing to rain. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE. Northampton, Hampton/Poquoson, and Norfolk/Portsmouth Counties, and Chesapeake and Virginia Beach. * WHEN. From 1 PM Saturday to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS. Plan on slippery road conditions.

Winter Storm Warning
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/23/2026 14:16 EST
Issuing Time 01/23/2026 14:16 EST Valid Until 01/25/2026 19:00 EST

* WHAT. Snow expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 1 and 3 inches Saturday night. A glaze of ice is possible inland from the ocean on Sunday before changing to rain. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE. Northampton, Hampton/Poquoson, and Norfolk/Portsmouth Counties, and Chesapeake and Virginia Beach. * WHEN. From 1 PM Saturday to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Winter Storm Watch
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/23/2026 00:36 EST
Issuing Time 01/23/2026 00:36 EST Valid Until 01/26/2026 13:00 EST

* WHAT. Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Confidence is increasing in widespread snow, sleet, and freezing rain. This may result in moderate to major impacts in infrastructure and transportation. * WHERE. Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and southeast Virginia. * WHEN. From Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick and hazardous. Ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may result in power outages.

Winter Storm Watch
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/22/2026 17:03 EST
Issuing Time 01/22/2026 17:03 EST Valid Until 01/26/2026 13:00 EST

* WHAT. Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Confidence is increasing in widespread snow, sleet, and freezing rain. This may result in moderate to major impacts in infrastructure and transportation. * WHERE. Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and southeast Virginia. * WHEN. From Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick and hazardous. Ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may result in power outages.

Winter Storm Watch
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/22/2026 09:58 EST
Issuing Time 01/22/2026 09:58 EST Valid Until 01/26/2026 13:00 EST

* WHAT. Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Confidence is increasing in widespread snow, sleet, and freezing rain. This may result in moderate to major impacts in infrastructure and transportation. * WHERE. Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and southeast Virginia. * WHEN. From Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick and hazardous. Ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may result in power outages.

Winter Storm Watch
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 01/22/2026 01:48 EST
Issuing Time 01/22/2026 01:48 EST Valid Until 01/26/2026 13:00 EST

* WHAT. Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Confidence is increasing in widespread snow, sleet, and freezing rain. This may result in moderate to major impacts in infrastructure and transportation. * WHERE. Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and southeast Virginia. * WHEN. From Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick and hazardous. Ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may result in power outages.