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Winter Storm Warnings have been expanded a bit to the northwest. The highest confidence in heavy snow remains across southeastern portions of the area. Winter Weather Advisories extend from Farmville northeast through Richmond, the Northern Neck, and Maryland Eastern Shore. Also, strong, damaging winds are expected that may lead to tree/powerline damage as well as blowing/drifting snow.

Here is the latest forecast for snowfall totals for this weekend's storm. 8-10" are forecast for the southeast coast. A tight gradient in totals is expected on the northwest edge of snowfall. Whiteout conditions are possible along the coast Saturday night.

Storm Warnings have been issued for all the coastal waters, Chesapeake Bay south of Windmill Point, and the Currituck Sound. A Gale Warning has been issued for the upper rivers and Chesapeake Bay north of Windmill Point. The coastal waters south of Cape Charles and the Currituck Sound have been upgraded to a Storm Warning for Saturday evening into Sunday night. Storm Watches continue for the coastal waters north of Cape Charles, the Chesapeake Bay, and the Lower James River. Gale Watches continue for the upper tidal rivers.

Here is a look at our the marine wind overview for the local waters. Wind gusts will gradually start to ramp up on Friday night through Saturday, peaking on Saturday night into early Sunday. Additionally, with these storm-force gusts will produce freezing spray through the weekend.