TNW Weather Center: Major Winter Storm Slams Mid-Atlantic, Bringing Snow and Ice

RICHMOND, Va. – A powerful winter storm that battered communities from the Plains and Midwest to the Tennessee Valley has now set its sights on the mid-Atlantic and Southeast, where snow and ice could create dangerous travel conditions throughout the day and into the evening hours Wednesday.

Winter Storm Warnings in Effect Across the Region

Millions of residents from Kentucky and Tennessee to the mid-Atlantic remain under winter weather alerts as the storm moves east. Winter Storm Warnings are currently in effect for cities such as Nashville, Tennessee, and Lynchburg, Richmond, and Norfolk, Virginia.

Heavy Snowfall and Ice Impact Travel

TNW Weather Center meteorologists report that Norfolk, Virginia, could see its most significant snowfall since 2018, as renewed heavy precipitation develops Wednesday morning across southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. A secondary low-pressure system forming off the East Coast will further intensify snowfall later in the day.

Severe Weather Recovery Efforts Continue

Adding insult to injury, this storm arrives as communities across the Tennessee Valley continue to recover from deadly flooding last weekend. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear urged residents to stay off roads due to hazardous conditions, noting that approximately 2,300 highway department personnel are working to clear snow-covered roads.

Kentucky State Police reported a collision between a semi-truck and a snowplow on Interstate 24 in Lyon County Tuesday evening due to low visibility and slick conditions. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and crews repaired the snowplow within hours, allowing it to resume operations.

North Carolina Braces for Impact Amid Hurricane Helene Recovery

In North Carolina, areas still recovering from last year's devastating Hurricane Helene now face heavy snow and frigid temperatures. Governor Roy Cooper has declared a state of emergency, warning of treacherous travel conditions and potential power outages as the storm intensifies.

TNW Correspondent Robert Ray, reporting from Boone, North Carolina, described the scene:

“You realize how many places were impacted by Helene when you land or drive to Asheville, and then travel about 90-100 miles to Boone. Every single road has crews working to stabilize them for safe travel.”

Virginia Prepares for Heavy Snowfall