Governor Glenn Youngkin has outlined preparation efforts ahead of the expected winter storm and provided an update on recovery efforts after flooding in southwest Virginia.

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

Gov. Glenn Youngkin spoke ahead of the impending snow. “This snow storm is going to be serious,” Youngkin said. The news conference began around 10:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Youngkin reminds residents that Virginia is still in a state of emergency.

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.

Snow mixed with sleet spread into western Virginia and North Carolina early Tuesday, with snow expected to quickly worsen road conditions in the morning before freezing rain moves in during the

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.

Virginia is bracing for another winter storm, as recovery efforts from last week's storm and flooding over the weekend continue.

Virginia leaders urge residents to stay home Tuesday evening as threats of a winter storm creep closer. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin held a press event Feb.18 to break down the state’s preparations for the storm.

Additional snow plows and resources are moving into Hampton Roads ahead of tomorrow's significant snowfall.