More Snow Possible for Hampton Roads This Week

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Hampton Roads could see more snow this week, with forecasters predicting a narrow band of 1-2 inches of accumulation possible Wednesday night into Thursday. While confidence is low, the region may see less than an inch of snow, with the Peninsula potentially getting the lower end of the snowfall. Temperatures will warm up on Tuesday, allowing for some melting, but black ice could form on untreated surfaces as temperatures drop below freezing again overnight.

Why it matters

Back-to-back winter storms have already hit Hampton Roads, and the potential for more snow raises concerns about additional travel disruptions and the need for road treatments to prevent icy conditions.

The details

According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, a narrow band about 50 miles wide could see 1-2 inches of snow, with most areas likely receiving less than an inch. The Peninsula may see the lower end of the snowfall range. Temperatures are expected to warm up on Tuesday, allowing for some melting, but then drop back below freezing overnight, potentially leading to black ice on untreated surfaces.

• Light snow is possible across the region Wednesday night into Thursday.
• Temperatures will be warmer on Tuesday, with lower- to mid-40s expected.
• Temperatures will drop back below freezing Tuesday night.