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The Virginia National Guard (VNG) is redeploying resources to Southwest Virginia, mobilizing approximately 30 additional soldiers to assist with storm response. The troops will operate chain saw teams to clear debris and use heavy-duty tactical vehicles to navigate deep snow or high water.
The winter storm that moved into Virginia on Tuesday continues to affect road conditions, though the number of crashes has slowed as of Wednesday afternoon, according to Virginia State Police.
The latest list of announced closings or delays for Thursday, February 13, 2025, due to weather conditions.
A winter storm is bringing freezing rain and icy conditions to central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an Ice Storm Warning and multiple Winter Weather Advisories through Wednesday night.
If you’re a Dominion Energy customer, be prepared for possible power outages as snow, ice, and rain continue to impact our area through early Thursday, Feb. 13.
According to REC, freezing rain and ice could bring down trees and power lines, leading to disruptions across its Western and Northwestern service areas through early Thursday, Feb. 13.
The Winter Weather Advisory has expired as of noon, but icy conditions persist across the region. Freezing rain earlier in the day left a light glaze of ice on sidewalks, roads, and bridges, leading to numerous traffic crashes throughout the morning.
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank CEO Michael McKee has announced he’ll be retiring this summer.
The Fluvanna Emergency Communications Center has discovered a service outage experienced by Brightspeed, which is formerly CenturyLink, affecting 911 and non-emergency phone lines.
A winter weather advisory following the winter storm warning expiration has complicated Wednesday road clearing a bit for VDOT, and they’re urging people to continue staying off the roads as much as possible.