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Snowfall Probabilities for 2" and 4"

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We are closely monitoring an upcoming system that could transition from rain to a rain/snow mix to snow Sunday evening into early Monday. There is still uncertainty with respect to timing/placement, and this forecast will likely change in the next 24-36 hours. Right now, there is a low-medium chance of 4" is across E-central VA to the eastern shore, with totals up to 6" across the eastern shore. To the S/SE, expect low-end chances for a 1-2” snow.

There remains uncertainty with respects to snowfall amounts, but the areas most likely to see 2" or 4"+ is across east-central VA to the eastern shore. To the south/southeast, expect low-end chances for 1-2" of snow.

A Gale Watch is in effect for all nearshore coastal waters and the Chesapeake Bay Sunday evening through early Monday afternoon. N-NW sustained winds of 25-35 kt, with gusts of 40-45 kt are expected, with seas of 6-11 ft, occasionally to 15 ft.

Benign marine conditions are expected through the first half of the weekend. Gale Watches have been issued as the potential for gale conditions increase, as a low pressure system tracks across the waters later Sunday into Monday.