I urge all Virginians to monitor your local forecast and to prepare for possible impacts to roadways and infrastructure beginning overnight Monday..."

The National Weather Service forecasts predict snow, freezing rain, ice, and excessive rainfall that may cause flooding, power outages, and hazardous travel.

With a powerful winter storm set to bring up to 6 inches of snow, ice, and flooding across Virginia, Gov. Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency, mobilizing resources to prepare for hazardous conditions expected to hit overnight Monday into Tuesday.

Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency in Virginia as communities and emergency officials across the state prepare for the upcoming winter weather.

RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin today declared a state of emergency in advance of the impending winter weather. He is urging all Virginians to take preparatory actions and heed the warnings from their local and state officials.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency as the Commonwealth braces for a winter storm. Virginia is expected to see snow, freezing rain, ice and excessive rainfall that could lead to flooding, power outages and hazardous travel conditions. In our region, snowfall totals appear to be between 3 to 6 inches for the majority of the region.

Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency ahead of expected wintry weather. Along with the state of emergency announced in the morning on Monday, Feb. 10, the Office of the Governor reminded Virginia residents to stay off the roads during a winter storm as much as possible and only drive when absolutely necessary.