A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until midnight for Charlotte and Halifax Counties.
Snow showers are expected across the area today.
The rain and snow from this morning will change to snow heading into the afternoon hours today as temperatures drop.
Many areas are expected to see very little in the way of snow with a dusting to a half inch possible.
Areas along and east of Highway 29 could see a bit more with one to two inches possible.
As of 2 p.m., Charlotte and Halifax Counties has seen between a half and one inch of snow with up to one inch still possible.
Snow in many areas should be gone between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Saturday.
The western slopes of the mountains could see additional snowfall as well with snow showers here not tapering off until midday Sunday. An additional one to two inches is possible.
During the enforcement period, Roanoke County Police issued approximately 1,000 traffic citations. More than 180 of them -- nearly 20 percent -- were for seatbelt violations.
Monday, June 17 2013 11:12 AM EDT2013-06-17 15:12:58 GMT
As of 11 a.m. Tuesday, Tropical Depression 2 has formed in the Caribbean Sea. The storm is located near the Yucatan Peninsula and is expected to make landfall later today. The storm will then move into
Tropical Depression 2 has formed in the Caribbean Sea. If this becomes a tropical storm, it will be named Barry.
Monday, June 17 2013 10:55 AM EDT2013-06-17 14:55:05 GMT
A body found on Amelon Road in Amherst county has been identified by family members as Jerry Haley. This according to the Amherst County Sheriff's Office. He had been reported missing since June 13th
A body found on Amelon Road in Amherst county has been identified by family members as Jerry Haley. This according to the Amherst County Sheriff's Office. He had been reported missing since June 13th
Thursday, June 13 2013 12:50 PM EDT2013-06-13 16:50:44 GMT
Virginia State Police have charged a Salem man with DUI and two counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection with that fiery crash Wednesday on Interstate 581. Police said Timothy Wellons, 35, of
Virginia State Police have charged a Salem man with DUI and two counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection with that fiery crash Wednesday on Interstate 581. Police said Timothy Wellons, 35, of
Sunday, June 16 2013 8:46 PM EDT2013-06-17 00:46:33 GMT
One person was found dead in Rural Retreat Lake today. The New River Valley Water Rescue And Recovery Association says their team members helped the Wythe County Sheriff's Office and the Department of
One person was found dead in Rural Retreat Lake today.
Small-business owners in the coalfields of Appalachia are complaining about debts owed to them by a West Virginia billionaire who owns dozens of mines.
Small-business owners in the coalfields of Appalachia are complaining about debts owed to them by a West Virginia billionaire who owns dozens of mines.
Thursday, June 6 2013 9:39 AM EDT2013-06-06 13:39:20 GMT
VMI is ready for its close up. This week, a major film called "Field of Lost Shoes" is shooting in Lexington.What began as a conversation with his business partner ultimately led screenwriter, producer,
VMI is ready for its close up. This week, a major film called "Field of Lost Shoes" is shooting in Lexington.
