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.
Details for Sunday, January 23:
The City of Virginia Beach will open city facilities on Sunday, January 23 to include recreation centers, the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, and parks during regular business hours.
- The Virginia Aquarium will open at noon, however, whale watching tours and the adventure park are closed
- Leisure centers will open at 11 a.m.
- The parks will be open, however, sledding on Mount Trashmore is still prohibited and will be supervised.
- Virginia Beach Public Library locations are closed on Sundays.
- Thoroughgood House will be closed.
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:
⚠️TOLL UPDATE⚠️: Tolls will be reinstated on the Chesapeake Expressway and Dominion Blvd Veterans Bridge beginning tomorrow, January 23 at 6am.
— Chesapeake Roads (@ChesapeakeRoads) January 22, 2022
Ferry Update: All routes other than the Hatteras-Ocracoke route will remain out of service for the remainder of today. On Sunday, each route will reassess wind and road conditions at 7 a.m. and determine if it is safe to resume service. pic.twitter.com/m7WHkVvx92
— NCDOT Ferry Division (@NCDOT_Ferry) January 22, 2022
Although the snow has stopped, temperatures are expected to drop into the teens overnight. Authorities are warning motorists to watch out for slippery spots and patches of ice. Allow plenty of time to reach your destinations and try to avoid sudden stops or accelerations. pic.twitter.com/sWqGbq62N9
— City of Hampton (@cityofhampton) January 22, 2022
From the town of Suffolk:
SUFFOLK, Va. (January 22, 2022) Suffolk Public Works crews continue to work to combat snow and ice on the roads in the city of Suffolk. At this point, most designated primary roads have been cleared and cleared and staff have moved to secondary roads. Public Works currently has 22 trucks in service and has used 189 tonnes of abrasive across the city. Crews will continue to work around the clock in 12-hour shifts for the foreseeable future.
Staff would like to remind residents of the possible refreeze on the roads this evening through Sunday morning due to freezing temperatures expected overnight. The National Weather Service in Wakefield announces a low of 10 degrees this evening in the town of Suffolk. Motorists are urged to stay off the roads and avoid non-essential travel. Bridges and overpasses can be particularly troublesome as they are likely to freeze before roads.
If you must move, stay back and avoid passing the plows as snow or abrasives may come from the plow while it is operating. Also, drivers should not position themselves directly in front of a snow plow because heavy machinery cannot stop quickly.
An interactive map of the city’s priority routes for paved public roads in the city can be viewed online: www.suffolkva.us/winterprep
The refreeze ❄️ is real people! Last night’s weather storm could be a mix of snow and ice today. Make sure to slow down if you have to travel tonight. pic.twitter.com/Ly7z1J3vdd
— VDOT (@VaDOT) January 22, 2022
UPDATE: The Great Bridge issue has been fixed and the bridge is back to normal operation. The roadway is now open to vehicular traffic.
— Chesapeake Roads (@ChesapeakeRoads) January 22, 2022
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 plan: 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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