Snow, flooding and freezing temperatures expected Tuesday

Monique Calello, Staunton News Leader
Updated ·2 min read
Rainfall totals of two to three inches with localized amounts up to four inches possible on Tuesday, according to National Weather Service.
Rainfall totals of two to three inches with localized amounts up to four inches possible on Tuesday, according to National Weather Service.

A coating of snow and below freezing temperatures overnight in Augusta County, followed by widespread flooding in Virginia Tuesday afternoon is what's expected to hit our way, according to the National Weather Service.

Here's the breakdown of what to expect and when.

With a 72% probability per AccuWeather, a coating to an inch of snow is expected between 4 a.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday for Staunton–Augusta County–Waynesboro.

The NWS flood watch indicates rain will start 1 p.m. Tuesday and end by 7 a.m. Wednesday morning for D.C., Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia.

A period of moderate to heavy rain is likely to overspread the area Tuesday afternoon and evening with a probability of 100%, according to AccuWeather.

Rainfall totals of two to three inches with localized amounts up to four inches possible, according to National Weather Service.

Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded, per NWS's weather alert.

Flooding in Virginia includes the following areas:

  • Albemarle

  • Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria

  • Augusta

  • Central Virginia Blue Ridge

  • Central and Southeast Prince William

  • Manassas/Manassas Park

  • Clarke

  • Culpeper

  • Easter Loudoun

  • Fairfax

  • Frederick

  • Greene

  • King George

  • Madison

  • Nelson

  • Northern Fauquier

  • Northern Virginia Blue Ridge

  • Northwest Prince William

  • Orange

  • Page

  • Rappahannock

  • Rockingham

  • Shenandoah

  • Souther Fauquier

  • Spotsylvania

  • Stafford

  • Warren

  • Western Loudoun

Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Visit weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information.

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