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East Suffolk Rec Center is closed on Saturday
Streets iced over on Holland Road near Lynnhaven Drive
In response to adverse weather conditions, the Virginia Zoo will open at noon, two hours late, Saturday Jan. 26, 2013.
The Zoo is expected to resume normal hours Sunday Jan. 27, depending on weather.
Suffolk Police and Suffolk Fire & Rescue personnel have responded to more than 76 accidents across the City of Suffolk from 3:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
Chesapeake: Elbow Rd & Campostella Rd overpass closing due to unsafe driving conditions. Please avoid all travel if possible
All Newport News public libraries will open at 10:00 am on Saturday, January 26.
All Parks & Rec classes and activities scheduled prior to 10:00 am on Saturday, January 26 are cancelled in Newport News.
Saturday closings/delays:
Children’s Museum opens at 10 a.m.
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum opens at noon
Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center Gallery Shop opens at noon
As of 7:50 p.m. Hampton says they have responded to 43 accidents. 37 accidents are without injuries and 6 with injuries.
The SAT test administration at Denbigh HS and Heritage HS on Sat., 1/26, has been cancelled.—
Newport News Schools (@nnschools) January 26, 2013
Due to inclement weather and the resulting traffic conditions, the Norfolk Admirals have announced that any unused tickets for Friday’s game against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers will be honored for any remaining 2012-13 regular season game played at Norfolk Scope Arena (based upon ticket availability). These unused tickets may only be redeemed at the Norfolk Scope Box Office.
Update from the City of Suffolk:
The exit ramps on Rt. 58 East from Pruden Boulevard (Route 460), as well as Rt. 58 West from Downtown Suffolk are currently closed due to ice. In addition, ice has also closed the on and off ramps at Rt. 58 and Route 10/Godwin Boulevard. Ice is also reported in the 5000 block of Holland Road.
Here's another photo from another neighborhood in the Chimney Hill neighborhood of #virginiabeach. @WTKR3 #hrweather http://t.co/5NPBqHzc—
Todd Corillo (@ToddCorilloWTKR) January 26, 2013
Snow covering the road.
Traffic is still backed up on I-464 after several accidents in the area.
Traffic is still backed up on I-464 after several accidents in the area. NewsChannel 3 is working to keep you updated on the road conditions out there. Remember, if you do not have to be out, please do not travel on the roadways.
There have already been over 40 automobile accidents in Pasquotank/Camden due to the hazardous road conditions. Drive safely – stopping distances are ten times longer in ice and snow.
Todd vs. Jessica!
It looks like there is a friendly snowball battle going on between NewsChannel 3′s Jessica Larche and Todd Corillo. Who will win?
As of 4:45 p.m., State Troopers were still handling 157 calls for service, with 130 of those being traffic crashes and another 19 for disabled vehicles.
DELAYS: Seeing lots of them at Norfolk Int'l. Call ahead. #hrweather http://t.co/49qqAyni—
Patrick Rockey WTKR (@PatrickRockey) January 25, 2013
Hardly any cars on Shore Dr. in VB. probably a good idea to stay inside if you can! @WTKR3 http://t.co/9biNbzBD—
Marissa Jasek (@MarissaJasek) January 25, 2013
Car crashes into ditch. Photo submitted by Janice Jordan.
County officials are urging residents to stay off the roads. Conditions are continuing to deteriorate. Monitor local TV and radio.—
James City County (@JamesCityCounty) January 25, 2013
The College Board has cancelled the SAT exams scheduled to take place at Grafton High School on Saturday. The College Board will notify students registered to take the SAT of the rescheduled date.
Photo: Truck hits guardrail on Butts Station Road in Chesapeake. Tune in now for more details. (Photo submitted by Amy)
Up close shot of what the roads look like in Virginia Beach. Not fun to drive in! @WTKR3 http://t.co/NItapeLY—
Marissa Jasek (@MarissaJasek) January 25, 2013
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Here’s Patrick’s latest update on the snow:
So far state police report 172 calls for service in Hampton Roads, including 17 crashes and 24 disabled vehicles.
The Suffolk Police Department and Suffolk Fire & Rescue report more than 25 accidents within the last hour including vehicles in ditches and minor collisions.
The following roadways currently have ice reported and drivers are advised to use extreme caution:
• Route 58 West – The off-ramp to Downtown Suffolk from 58 East
• 5000 block of Holland Road
• 400 block of Market Street
• Route 58 from Route 10/Godwin Boulevard on and off ramps
The SAT Testing scheduled for Saturday at Bethel High and Hampton High has been cancelled.
This is the WORST we’ve seen on our BEAT THE TRAFFIC map.
#lt All classes are also canceled for the remainder of the day. The Ferguson Center, Freeman, DSU & Library will remain open as scheduled.—
Christopher Newport (@CNUcaptains) January 25, 2013
Icy Conditions Closed: SB on US-17 at Coleman Bridge in York Co. 2 lanes closed. Potential Delays.3:56PM—
511 Hampton Roads (@511hamptonroads) January 25, 2013
Photo: #snow starting to stick in grassy medians in #virginiabeach. Snow is falling at steady pace. @WTKR3 #hrweather http://t.co/5uJfrQsA—
Todd Corillo (@ToddCorilloWTKR) January 25, 2013
All Department of Suffolk Parks & Recreation’s youth league sports events have been cancelled for Friday evening and Saturday.
All afterschool programs will remain open today until 6:00 p.m. The East Suffolk Recreation Center will close at 6:00 p.m.
RT @townofnagshead: RT @DareCoEM: Winter Weather Advisory for Dare Co until 1 a.m. Sat. 1/26 Be prepared for slippery roads and limited…—
(@NCDOT) January 25, 2013
“@WMNews: Snow has begun to accumulate on the W&M campus. #hrweather http://t.co/yLmdOlOw” #TribePride—
Todd Corillo (@ToddCorilloWTKR) January 25, 2013
SUFFOLK SNOW: From April, David, and Madison Salmon
Snow in Williamsburg (Matt Sonsalla)
The Saturday, January 26, 2013, SAT test administration at King’s Fork High School and Lakeland High School has been cancelled due to inclement weather.
The snow is coming down here in Williamsburg! Wow! #snow #wtkr—
Dominic Brown (@DominicBrownTV) January 25, 2013
FRANKLIN SNOW: From our Weather Watcher Aaron Graham.
finally flurries in hickory! @PatrickRockey—
Darragh Copley (@DarraghatWTKR) January 25, 2013
Update: Delay: EB on I-64 at Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel East in Hampton. 0 lanes closed. Delay 4 mi.3:06PM—
511 Hampton Roads (@511hamptonroads) January 25, 2013
JUST UPDATED our snow forecast and lowered the accumulation totals a bit more. We’re getting a lot of dry air gobbling up the falling snow. Now expecting up to two inches on the Eastern Shore, around an inch for the Peninsulas and the Southside, with amounts dropping the farther south and west you go.
The Academy of Dance “Fabulous Feet” performance scheduled for tonight in Hampton is cancelled and rescheduled for Friday, Feb 1, at 7 p.m.
Be sure to Watch NewsChannel 3 Starting First at Four for ALL of your winter weather coverage! #VIPIR
We’re seeing lots of snow on the radar, but not a lot at the surface. Here’s a good explanation of evaporating snow called “virga.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virga
Todd Corillo reporting some light snow falling in VA Beach. You can let me know what you’re seeing where you live on my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PatrickRockeyWX
Effective 2 p.m. today, all Norfolk State University evening and Saturday classes will be cancelled.
Due to the winter weather forecast for the region, Old Dominion University will close at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25…. fb.me/2b3P9Jskd—
(@ODUnow) January 25, 2013
All Norfolk State University evening and Saturday classes are cancelled effective 2pm.
Faculty and staff may use liberal leave beginning at 2 p.m. Classes will resume Monday at 8 a.m.
City offices closing at 2:30. Parks & Rec programs cancelled for tonight. More info at nngov.com.—
City of Newport News (@CityofNN) January 25, 2013
From Todd Corillo: This is on 264 EB. Near Military Highway exit. Plows already on side of the interstate waiting.
(Virginia Beach, VA) – The 2013 Winter Wildlife Festival Keynote originally scheduled for Friday, January 25 has been postponed due to inclement weather.
Cold weather isn't stopping folks from getting free flu shots in #virginiabeach. @WTKR3 #hrva http://t.co/gVZv3QMp—
Todd Corillo (@ToddCorilloWTKR) January 25, 2013
Tonight's #Admirals game against Bridgeport at Scope will be played as scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Check norfolkadmirals.com for any updates.—
Norfolk Admirals (@NorfolkAdmirals) January 25, 2013
Cleared: Bridge/Tunnel Stoppage: NB on I-664 at Monitor Merrimac Memorial Bridge Tunnel North in Suffolk.12:48PM—
511 Hampton Roads (@511hamptonroads) January 25, 2013
Bridge/Tunnel Stoppage: NB on I-664 at Monitor Merrimac Memorial Bridge Tunnel North in Suffolk. 2 lanes closed. Potential Delays.12:44PM—
511 Hampton Roads (@511hamptonroads) January 25, 2013
Norfolk City Treasurer’s Office will close today at 2:00 p.m.
SATs scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 26 at Granby High School have been postponed by the College Board, and will be rescheduled.—
Barbara Ciara (@CIARAWTKR) January 25, 2013
Just bought this ruler to help me tell the #snow story today in #hrva. Hoping it isn't too deep! #hrva @WTKR3 http://t.co/d8np6Tr2—
Todd Corillo (@ToddCorilloWTKR) January 25, 2013
Be alert to Public Works trucks treating roads this afternoon. Give them plenty of room – stay at least 4 car lengths behind them.—
City of Chesapeake (@ChesapeakeGovt) January 25, 2013
SNOW FORECAST: Most areas will see about 2″. Some areas could get close to the 3″ mark. Smaller snow totals in NC due to more sleet and rain mixing in.
NPS facilities, activities closing at 1 p.m. Friday. Athletics for Saturday still on, pending weather. npsk12.com for updates.—
NorfolkPublicSchools (@NPSchools) January 25, 2013
SNOW TIMELINE: Snow is starting to move across I-95. Snow will continue to move in this afternoon and clearing out overnight tonight.
WINTRY MIX: Here is a look at what we could primarily see. All of the area could see a bit of everything but expect mainly snow in VA, mainly snow/sleet mix in NE NC (a few areas of freezing rain inland), and mainly rain for the OBX.
Just finishing up a few graphics for NewsChannel 3 at Noon including new snowfall totals, new precip type, and a timeline. See you in about 20 minutes!
Watch NewsChannel 3 at Noon, and starting First at Four for all of your winter weather coverage. #VIPIR
Crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) are monitoring roadways and preparing for treatment if weather conditions deteriorate in association with Friday’s winter weather. Re-freezing is expected overnight as temperatures drop. Motorists are urged to continue using extreme caution while traveling especially on bridges, overpasses and ramps where icy road conditions may be present.