COMING UP: 7:45 a.m. Weather Update โ March 13, 2023 | Southwest, Central Virginia
Many of us experienced a long-awaited snow day over the weekend. The slight snow wonโt be around for long though, with sunny weather right around the corner. As you head to work this morning, be sure to keep safety top of mind Monday given that isolated slick spots will be around.
Stay home! Significant ice accumulations from freezing rain, sleet possible today
ROANOKE, Va. โ Although we still have winter weather alerts in effect until tomorrow morning, the heaviest precipitation has moved out. A mix of freezing rain and sleet has been moving through Southside and the Lynchburg area for a few hours already. Thatโs where weโll see the most significant ice accumulations and biggest impacts from this storm. Winter weather advisories have been posted in these areas. The next opportunity for winter weather comes Monday night into Tuesday morning.
Beyond The Forecast: Cuddle alerts likely for your Valentineโs date night!
Itโs the season of love in Southwest and Central Virginia as Valentineโs Day is coming up this weekend. Before I get to the forecast, letโs take a look at the โweather extremesโ for the holiday in Roanoke. The coldest Valentineโs Day on record happened just five years ago! On the flip side, Cupid visited Roanoke Valley lovers in 1990 with 70+ degree warmth. This may surprise some of you, but Roanoke hasnโt been all that snowy on Valentineโs Day.
Despite clouds and snow, Phil sees shadow; predicts six more weeks of winter
โ As is the yearly custom, Punxsutawney Phil was awoken from his slumber at 7:25 a.m. Tuesday. After conferring with members of his inner circle, it was declared that he saw his shadow, thus predicting six more weeks of winter. It was the 105th time he saw his shadow, compared to 20 times he has predicted an early spring. Whether the shadow was produced by the sunโs rays or flashing camera bulbs is up for debate. Weather observations Tuesday morning at the nearby DuBois Regional Airport reveal that it was cloudy and snowing at the time of Philโs proclamation.