‘Significant’ snow storm could bring 8-12 inches, hazardous conditions to Hampton Roads

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‘Significant’ snow storm could bring 8-12 inches, hazardous conditions to Hampton Roads

One of the biggest one-day snowfalls on record in Hampton Roads could happen this week.

Jeff Orrock, meteorologist-in-charge at the National Weather Service in Wakefield, said a “significant” winter storm is moving into the area Wednesday and Thursday. While no one knows exactly where that much snow could fall, current estimates say areas south of Interstate 64 and east of Interstate 95 are of particular interest.

“The storm is literally going to develop right in our backyard, and it’s just going to pump the snow right here,” Orrock said.

A winter storm watch is in effect for Hampton Roads, northeastern North Carolina and parts of the Eastern Shore Wednesday morning through Wednesday night, according to the weather service. Heavy mixed precipitation is possible with total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches expected. Wind gusts could be as high as 35 mph, according to a Monday afternoon update. The weather service is warning hazardous conditions could make travel difficult Wednesday.

As of Monday evening, estimates call for 8 to 12 inches of snow from Williamsburg to Norfolk, extending into North Carolina. It is likely that much of the area will see at least 4 inches of snow, with the highest probabilities of more than 6 inches focused around Hampton Roads and eastern Virginia, according to the weather service.

The all-time single day record was set in February 1989 with 13.6 inches of snow, according to

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Orrock said the storm is a nor’easter coming in from Jacksonville combining with another storm moving across the Midwest this week.

“Wind speeds are anywhere from, you know, 20 to almost 30 miles per hour, depending on where you are,” he said Monday. “You can expect zero visibility, almost white-out conditions, especially Wednesday night.” Snow and freezing rain should start to pick up around 4 or 5 p.m., Orrock said.

Timing for the storm currently sits at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, but that is likely to change, according to the weather service. Snow will end by Thursday at 9 a.m. Temperatures will remain in the 20s and 30s. Though unclear, timing could cause major issues for travel Wednesday. Snowfall rates could get up to 1.5 to 2 inches per hour, and temperatures staying low could also lead to refreezing, Orrock said, prolonging snow’s egffects long after the storm has moved on.

“It’s probably going to come in pretty quickly on Wednesday,” Orrock said. “As far as work times, people go to work, it’s not going to be snowing early in the morning. By lunchtime, it could be snowing pretty good.”

High winds could stick around until Friday. Orrock said that may bring blowing snow, especially in areas that receive more than 6 inches.

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