Updates as the snow recedes, wind and refreeze are likely to come next
The snow will move west to east this morning before 9 am.
Temperatures will struggle to rise above freezing this afternoon, so a refreeze is likely.
A winter storm warning is in effect for most of the South Side, Lower Peninsula, East Coast and Northeast North Carolina Friday through Saturday morning.
A winter weather advisory has also been placed for Surry, Sussex, James City, Williamsburg, Gloucester and Mathews.
Closures All City offices, courts, community centers and libraries are CLOSED. Community centers and libraries will remain closed all weekend. Monday’s status will be determined Sunday evening.
Virginia Beach will remain in essential operating conditions through 8 a.m. Sunday. The Virginia Beach Sports Center will have a delayed opening at 9 a.m. on Saturday and the volleyball tournament is expected to continue.
The following Virginia Beach affiliate sites will be closed on Saturday, January 22:
- Resource Landfill and Recovery Center
- Libraries
- Mount Trashmore (tobogganing is prohibited)
- Leisure centers
- The Sandler Center for the Performing Arts box office
- The House of Righteousness
- Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center
- West Col Recycling Center
Due to road conditions and for the safety of passengers and staff, Suffolk Public Works advises that Suffolk Transit service has been suspended for today, Saturday 22nd January 2022.
Waste and Recycling Update Garbage and recycling collection routes are postponed to Monday, January 24. Citizens can drop cans off at the curb starting Sunday evening for Monday collection. Waste management workers will assist with road clearing efforts, so continued delays in collection are likely.
First Warning’s weather team tracks the storms and we’ll update this story with the finer details as we learn more about their impact on the region.
The latest updates are listed below with the most recent at the top:
As central and eastern North Carolina feel the effects of the state’s second wave of winter conditions, essential personnel continue to operate our facilities, protect motorists on North Carolina roads and assist with response efforts and service calls in communities in affected areas. #WeAreNCDPS pic.twitter.com/3cc4xzgHko
— NC Public Safety (@NCPublicSafety) January 22, 2022
PLEASE STAY OFF THE ROADS. Only venture out if absolutely necessary. Public works will clear snow from main roads, some key secondary roads and roads providing access to major assets such as hospitals and fire/EMS stations. Snow map: https://t.co/PKzzlYAb8l pic.twitter.com/JYuqRn7HHw
— Virginia Beach (@CityofVaBeach) January 22, 2022
Dare County Sheriff’s Office Road Condition Alert: Please see https://t.co/FctvMbPlvr for details.
South of Oregon Inlet, on Pea Island, there is still sand and water on the road. NCDOT is working on it. There is minimal ocean on the wash at the Buxton motel. Please exercise caution.— Dare County EM (@DareCountyEM) January 22, 2022
Dare County Sheriff’s Office Road Condition Alert: Please see https://t.co/FctvMbPlvr for details.
North of Oregon Inlet, roads and bridges are a mix of slush and ice. The NCDOT is working on it. Motorists should exercise extreme caution. Please be careful.— Dare County EM (@DareCountyEM) January 22, 2022
While we work to collect more reports and create an official snowfall map, here is a draft of the snow totals for our area. Our non-pictured NC counties have typically seen around 4-6″. Thanks for sending us your reports! pic.twitter.com/zb72cadTm5
— NWS Wakefield (@NWSWakefieldVA) January 22, 2022
Snow removal operations continue this morning after crews worked through the night clearing emergency roads and some major roads. The roads remain snowy and slippery. Each additional vehicle on the roads complicates the task of our teams, so stay home if you can. pic.twitter.com/JrDRLI4Kaf
— City of Chesapeake (@AboutChesapeake) January 22, 2022
A 3am snapshot as our nearly 300 trucks continue to work around the clock clearing the roads as snow continues to blanket Hampton Roads! Avoid travel this morning for your safety and to allow our plows to continue their work in the safest and most efficient way possible! #hrtraffic pic.twitter.com/8O763pnjBr
— VDOT Hampton Roads (@VaDOTHR) January 22, 2022
Due to freezing conditions, the Capitol Landing Road Bridge and Quarterpath Road between Redoubt Park and Quarterpath Crossing have been closed. pic.twitter.com/m4U4mBTtCd
— City of Williamsburg (@WilliamsburgGov) January 22, 2022
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