News 3 will update this article with updates, images and video of snowfall across Hampton Roads.
Chief meteorologist Patrick Rockey says expect to wake up to frigid temperatures Friday as they'll be in the teens to start the day due to incoming winds.
As the day goes along the temperatures should warm up to just above freezing, getting rid of some of that snow.
If you are hoping for warmer weather, meteorologist Derrah Getter says look to the weekend. Temperatures will reach around 40 degrees Saturday and 50 degrees Sunday.
Meterologist Derrah Getter says that temperatures will feel like they are in the single-digits Friday, as there will be a strong wind chill.
Chief meterologist Patrick Rockey says that despite the fact there's been a foot of snow in some areas of Hampton Roads, the snow is beginning to melt.
As temperatures drop overnight Thursday you may have to be wary of re-freezing on the roads.
Watch Thursday Evening First Warning Forecast: Winds to begin picking up Friday morning, will feel like single-digits
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 11:20 p.m — Roads mostly clear in the Outer Banks
With roads mostly clear in the Outer Banks and crews working around the clock, local businesses owners are hoping that things will resume to normal Friday.
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 11:15 p.m — Black ice expected on overpasses
Virginia State police expect black ice to be present on bridges and overpasses. They are encouraging drivers to:
- Slow down
- Use your headlights
- Make sure your car is in good condition
- Pack emergency materials
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 11:10 p.m — Almost 300 customers out of power in Virginia Beach
Dominion Energy says the winds are causing power outages for nearly 300 customers in Virginia Beach.
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 11:08 p.m. — Baron's Pub & Restaurant still open in Portsmouth
News 3's Erika Craven says there's still a lot of ice on the roads in Portsmouth, but the local community on High St. gathered at Baron's Pub & Restuarant to enjoy live music and savor the snow day
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 11:05 p.m. — Black ice prevalent in Chesapeake near Greenbrier Mall
News 3's Leondra Head said she saw a lot of black ice near Greenbrier Mall and encouraged Chesapeake drivers to stay inside unless absolutely necessary.
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 10:07 p.m. — Side streets still covered with ice in Portsmouth
News 3's Colter Anstaett says be wary when walking on sidewalks and side streets in Portsmouth, as there was still a noticeable amount of snow and ice present.
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 10:10 p.m. — Side streets covered in ice, slush, in Portsmouth
News 3's Margaret Kavanaugh says the side streets in Portsmouth are covered in ice and snow, as the snow has refrozen due to chilly temperatures.
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 10:05 p.m. — Threat of black ice high in Chesapeake
News 3's Leondra Head says there's notable black ice on the roads in Chesapeake.
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 7:05 p.m. — Ocean View Ave. mostly clear
News 3's Anthony Sabella says Ocean View is mostly clear but surprisingly, mostly all fast food restaurants in the area are closed!
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 6:47 p.m. — City of Norfolk offices closed
All City of Norfolk government offices, recreation centers and libraries, including The Slover, will remain closed on Friday, Feb. 21
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 5:32 p.m. — Snow Sculpture Contest at the Virginia Living Museum
All visitors with regular admission are invited to take place in the winter wonderland and snow sculpting contest at the Virginia Living Museum from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m on Friday in the Conservation Garden Lawn.
The winning sculptor will be announced at 2:15 p.m. and awarded with a year membership to the museum.
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 4:52 p.m. — Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Co. takes care of ponies
6" of snow didn't stop those at the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Co., as hay was brough over to the ponies in the southern and northern herds.
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 4:50 p.m. — VDOT says road conditions have improved
VDOT says drivers should expect interstates on the southside and the pennisula to be clear, and shoulders, ramps and gore areas are receiving additional cleanup.
State-maintained primary and high-volume secondary routes should be mostly clear, isolated spots of snow, ice or slush on the road, according to VDOT.
VDOT crews have began moving to low volume secondary roads and subdivision streets Thursday afternoon.
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 3:45 p.m. — Sentara Urgent Care Centers open Friday
The Sentara Urgent Care sites, as well as the Sentara Brock Cancer Center in Norfolk will be open on Friday.
Sentara is also conducting virtual care appointments Friday when appropriate.
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 2:20 p.m. — Hampton Roads offices and facilities closed. Trash pickup delayed.
Numerous cities across Hampton Roads have announced that all offices and facilities are closed due to the wintry conditions. This means your trash will not be collected on the normal trash day.
Here's a list for each Hampton Roads cities and when you can expect your trash cans to be clear!
Norfolk
- Routes that are scheduled for pickup Thursday will be collected Saturday, Feb. 22.
- Routes that are scheduled for pickup Friday, Feb. 21 will be collected Monday, Feb. 24.
- Bulk and yard waste will resume next week.
Chesapeake
- Trash collection has been suspended until further notice and Friday's operating schedules will be considered Thursday evening.
Virginia Beach
- Waste and recycling services scheduled for Thursday will be collected Saturday, Feb. 22.
- Waste and recycling services scheduled for Friday will be collected Monday, Feb. 24.
Portsmouth
- Waste and recycling services scheduled for Thursday will be collected Saturday, Feb. 22.
- Waste and recycling services scheduled for Friday will be collected Monday, Feb. 24.
Suffolk
- The city of Suffolk has not yet indicated when waste and recycling pickup will resume.
- Waste and recycling services scheduled for Thursday will be collected Saturday, Feb. 22.
- Waste and recycling services scheduled for Friday will be collected Monday, Feb. 24.
Hampton
- Waste and recycling services scheduled for Thursday will be collected Saturday, Feb. 22.
- Waste and recycling services scheduled for Friday will be collected Sunday, Feb. 23.
Newport News
- The city of Newport News has asked residents to leave their trash cans out and Public Works will collect them once road and weather conditions allow safely.
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 2:10 p.m. — HRT continues suspended service through Friday
Due to the weather conditions, HRT will continue to suspend services through Friday which includes: all systemwide bus routes, paratransit service, the Tide Light Rail, Elizabeth River Ferry, OnDemand ridesharing and the Base Express at Naval Station Norfolk.
In addition, transit center information booths, public access to all administrative facilities and the Customer Service Call Center will be closed.
The HRT will discuss Saturday's plans on Friday.
For full details visit here.
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 1:23 p.m. — NAS Oceana shares photo of Blue Angel plane covered in snow
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 1:12 p.m. — Sledding takes over the Honeybee Golf Course in Virginia Beach
School's out (or remote) for the day so take advantage of these gnarly slopes!
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 1:00 p.m. — VSP provided a new total of road incidents amid winter weather
State police reported on Thursday afternoon that they have responded to 861 incidents and investigated 223 crashes. 11 injuries have been reported, according to the release.
Another reminder for drivers on the road: a majority of the incidents are motorists who spun out of control while driving too fast for weather conditions.
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 1:00 p.m. — VDOT reports on the status of snow clearance operations
In a release, VDOT said operations will continue into Friday, citing snowfall accumulation and freezing temperatures as the reason why. Interstates and state-maintained primary roads (Routes 1-599) will be the most prioritized in the clean up. Secondary roads (Routes 600+) will be treated next.
Crews are then expected to focus on low-volume secondary roads on Thursday going into Friday. It is still advised to avoid non-essential travel until conditions improve, this will also make it easier for crews to get their work done around Hampton Roads.
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 12:57 p.m. — Time lapse on the roof of the WTKR building with a bottle as reference
No words needed for this one, seriously worth the watch!
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 12:45 p.m. — Ozzy the pug swimming in a sea of snow with his buddies
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 12:22 p.m. — VHSL has canceled all state championship events for gymnastics, swimming/diving, and wrestling that were scheduled for Sunday and Monday.
VHSL will instead hold the state championship events next week. An announcement of dates, locations, and schedules will be released soon.
Lake Braddock Secondary School will host their state gymnastics championships on Feb. 28, and Mar. 1.
"We understand the uncertainty of schedule changes and appreciate your patience and understanding. Our goal is to allow all our athletes and schools to compete in state competitions," VHSL Executive Director Billy Haun said in a release.
THURSDAY FEB. 20, noon — Mass power outages shortly resolved
Around noon, Dominion Energy's outage map showed that 2,877 homes/businesses were without power on the Peninsula. A few minutes later, it showed the outages were already down to just 250.
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 11:02 a.m. — Snowfall totals across Hampton Roads
The News 3 team compiled a comprehensive list of all snowfall totals in our area. Not much accumulation is expected on Thursday due to the scattered nature of the incoming showers.
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 10:33 a.m. — Are you required to shovel your snowy sidewalk? We looked into it.
Many in Hampton Roads wonder which cities have ordinances about sidewalk shoveling after snow storms. Turns out many of them do. But it's unclear if or how that will be enforced on Thursday with most city offices closed.
Click here for a full list of what we know about snow shoveling laws.
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 10:24 a.m. — The snow doesn't want to leave the beach just yet
It's not often you get to see snow accumulate directly on sand! Virginia Beach was blanketed by quite a bit of snowfall, averaging between 9.5" to 13.0".
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 9:48 a.m. — Elizabeth City, one of the first cities to get hit with snow, sits quietly in the aftermath of Wednesday's heavy snowstorm
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 9:36 a.m. — Anthony Sabella plays fetch with his golden retriever Humphrey
There might be a lot of turmoil in the world right now, but not in Anthony's backyard. Take some time to enjoy this video of a happy dog doing what it does best.
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 9:12 a.m. — Like many others in the Hampton Roads, Kurt Williams began his day by clearing the snow that collected in front of his house
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 9:10 a.m. — An 18-hour long time lapse showing a heavy amount of snow collecting on Boush Street
Check out the snow that's piled up right at News 3's front door!
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 8:57 a.m. — Not many cars on the road during Thursday's morning commute — VSP is still advising locals to avoid travel if possible
Vehicles visible on the News 3 traffic cameras were moving at a moderate pace.
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 8:07 a.m. — Pete McClintock in northeast North Carolina sends over his snow measurement with a pretty view of Tulls Bay to boot
He says the most dramatic portions measure at 11", with the average sitting around 9.25".
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 8:02 a.m. — On I-64 in the City of Newport News, near Atkinson Boulevard, motorists were delayed due to a vehicle crash. The west right lane and right shoulder were closed as a result.
Crews swiftly cleaned up the accident — lanes expected to open.
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 7:47 a.m. — News 3's Kelsey Jones interviews a snow plow driver in Newport News.
The parking lots, roads, and sidewalks are still covered in a thick sheet of freshly fallen snow. Crews have been working around the clock trying to make transportation across Hampton Roads more safe.
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 7:33 a.m. — Norfolk International Airport has posted 19 cancellations and three delays so far due to the winter weather.
They said to expect the number to increase.
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 7:32 a.m. — Michael Woodward provides an update on the heavy snow in Elizabeth City.
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 7:17 a.m. — Snow plows continue to clear roads, parking lots in Newport News.
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 7:09 a.m. — The Jackson family hangs out with their furry feline friend ("Mr. PeePee") as the sun rises over Chesapeake
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 6:45 a.m. — Crash on I-64 eastbound through Newport News, News 3's Kelsey Jones provides updates on road conditions
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 6:25 a.m. — Meteorologist Myles Henderson gives some tips on how to measure snowfall in your backyard
As everyone wakes up to discover their house or apartment blanketed in a thick layer of snow, Myles has some helpful tips for measuring it accurately before you get started!
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 5:33 a.m. — Virginia State Police reported that they have responded to more than 740 road incidents Wednesday due to severe weather.
Among them, almost 200 crashes were investigated with 10 injuries reported.
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 5:16 a.m. — Sidewalks see some clearing in Norfolk, be sure to look out for ice when walking
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 5:04 a.m. — Roads in Newport News see slight improvement, lanes are visible on I-64, caution still needs to be exercised while driving
Another update on the conditions of roads in Newport News. The efforts of snow plows and accumulation prevention measures is evident on I-64. Still, it is advised to drive only when necessary and with extreme caution.
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 4:41 a.m. — Meteorologist Myles Henderson discusses the impact of the record daily snowfall in Norfolk
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 4:37 a.m. — Police continue to patrol roads in Newport News as driving conditions remain hazardous
News 3's Kelsey Jones advised drivers to take it very slow on the roads. Police are stationed across major roads for a swift response to any incidents.
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 3:42 a.m. — Power outage briefly reported for 1,720 customers in Greenbrier West area of Chesapeake
So far, this was the biggest outage during the storm. Crews swiftly worked to restore power to these homes, the outage has since been resolved.
THURSDAY FEB. 20, 3:03 a.m. — ORF reports that there was 10.2" of snow, making Wednesday the eighth highest snowfall in Norfolk's history for a single day
Since the winter weather is expected to continue, the "events" total (snowfall through the totality of a snow event) has yet to be determined. Chief Meteorologist Patrick Rockey says the widespread snow ended Wednesday night, but there will be some snowfall through Thursday
WEDNESDAY FEB. 19, 11:09 p.m. — Roads filled with heavy snowfall, driving conditions unsafe
News 3's Margaret Kavanagh stood in high wind as snow continued to fall in Virginia Beach. She saw a couple of fender benders as the roads accumulate inches of snow.
WEDNESDAY FEB. 19, 11:06 p.m. — Snow continues to fall steadily, locals still stocking up
As the day came to an end — the snow continued to pile up. News 3's Leondra Head spoke with shoppers about their preparations for the winter weather.
WEDNESDAY FEB. 19, 10:34 p.m. — Snow plows prepare to clear the roads overnight
With snow accumulation still expected overnight, snow plow workers prepared for a long night of clearing roads for Thursday morning drivers.
WEDNESDAY FEB. 19, 10:12 p.m. — Williamsburg Area Transit Authority closed tomorrow
WATA has announced that no bus services will run tomorrow, Feb. 20, due to the road conditions.
WEDNESDAY FEB. 19, 10:06 p.m. — 'The Great Ghent Snowball Fight of 2025' erupts just outside the historic Naro Expanded Cinema
No one knows who threw the first ball, but within moments Ghentians were drafted in an all-out snowball brawl near Colley Avenue. Shrieks echoed down the block as snowballs careened across the sidewalk toward their intended targets.
WEDNESDAY FEB. 19, 10:03 p.m. — Norfolk reaches 10" of snow
Chief meterologist Patrick Rockey said that Norfolk International has now received more than 10 inches of snow.
WEDNESDAY FEB. 19, 9:30 p.m. — Dominion Energy reports few hundred power outages, plans for Feb. 19, icy weather
Dominion Energy says there have been a few hundred power outages but none since the snow began.
Dominion says they prioritize hospitals, schools, water treatment facilities, and other critical community services as well as areas with the largest number of outages when it comes to power restoration.
They encourage people to stay away from downed power lines, charge your devices, connect to a power generator, and prepare emergency supplies during harsh weather conditions.
WEDNESDAY FEB. 19, 9:10 p.m. — VSP provide incident update
Virginia State Police have responded to more than 350 road incidents Wednesday due to severe weather. Among them, half are crashes being investigated. Nine injuries were reported.
Most of the crashes, VSP says, are due to people driving too fast and spinning out of control.
WEDNESDAY FEB. 19, 8:55 p.m. — Overpass on Denbigh Blvd. closed
The overpass on Denbigh Blvd., both east and westbound, are closed due to icy conditions. The city of Newport News is urging people to stay home.
WEDNESDAY FEB. 19, 8:30 p.m. — Thursday forecast
Temperatures rise to freezing Thursday cause the snow to turn less powdery and a little slushier in the afternoon. We’ll be stuck in a refreeze pattern over the next couple of days with highs at or above freezing and lows well below freezing.
We won’t see any significant melting until Sunday.
Watch: Is Wednesday's snow good for building a snowman?
Once the snow moves out, drier and warmer conditions move in. Next week we only have slight chances of rain with highs back near 60 degrees.
Watch: Virginia Beach Oceanfront goes from slightly breezy to blistering amid Wednesday's storm
WEDNESDAY FEB. 19, 6:40 p.m. — Suffolk Transit services won't operate Thursday
Suffolk Transit service is suspended Thursday, city officials announced.
Watch: Downtown Elizabeth City is a winter wonderland amid winter storm
WEDNESDAY FEB. 19, 5:50 p.m. — Portsmouth casino closes early
The Portsmouth casino will be closed at 6 p.m. due to hazardous weather conditions. The plan is for the casino to be open at noon Thursday, but the weather conditions will determine their schedule.
WEDNESDAY FEB. 19, 5:30 p.m. — VDOT moves more equipment to the Eastern Shore
In an update provided to WTKR News 3, VDOT says they've moved more equipment to the Eastern Shore in an effort to ensure they would not be impacted by potential wind and weather restrictions at Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.
VDOT added that they've finished brining the roads on the Eastern Shore. As far as plowing goes, primary roads and major secondary roads are being addressed first.
WEDNESDAY FEB. 19, 5:15 p.m. — Jo Koy show postponed
Due to inclement weather, the Jo Koy show originally scheduled for Friday, February 21, at Chartway Arena has been rescheduled to a new date to be announced ( TBA).
What You Need to Know:
Original Date: Friday, February 21
New Date: TBA
Venue: Chartway Arena
Hold on to your tickets! They will remain valid for the rescheduled date. Once a new date is confirmed, all previously purchased tickets will be honored.
If you are unable to attend the rescheduled show, you may reach out to the point of purchase to request a refund within 30 days of the reschedule.
WEDNESDAY FEB. 19, 4:40 p.m. — Newport News shares shelter information
The city of Newport News shared the following list of places that people experiencing homelessness can take shelter in during the winter storm:
- The Four Oaks Day Service Center (7401 Warwick Blvd.) will remain open daily from 5:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. to provide a warming shelter and support services
- The current People Offering Resources Together (PORT) site is Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church (1024 Harpersville Rd). The PORT location will resume normal hours and move to Denbigh United Presbyterian Church (302 Denbigh Blvd.) on Saturday, Feb. 22. PORT sites operate from 5:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.
The city said if there's a widespread power outage, a shelter will be provided for residents in need.
WEDNESDAY FEB. 19, 4:25 p.m. — Virginia State Police gives update on road incidents
Virginia State Police reported at 4:25 p.m. that on Wednesday (since midnight), there had been 359 traffic incidents, 56 crashes and five reported with injuries. Those who were injured are expected to be okay.
VSP is encouraging drivers who must be on the roads to use headlines, drive below the speed limit, don't tailgate, buckle up, and check your vehicle to make sure it is safe to drive in harsh conditions.
WEDNESDAY FEB. 19, 4:16 p.m. — Thursday closings
Dozens of schools, government offices and other businesses/organizations have announced closures on Thursday, Feb. 20.
See the full list at the link below.
Hampton Roads Closings & Delays
WEDNESDAY FEB. 19, 4 p.m. — Some Hampton Roads cities postpone trash collection services
Norfolk officials say waste management routes for Thursday will be pushed back to Saturday, while Friday's routes will be postponed to Monday. Additionally, all bulk and yard waste collections for the rest of the week have been canceled, as well as street sweeping services.
Virginia Beach officials also postponed its waste collection services. Routes scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday will now be completed on Saturday, and Friday's routes will be completed on Monday. The new schedule is subject to change.
Newport News' Recovery Operations Center (ROC) will be closed Thursday, Feb. 20. Collections will resume when operations can be performed safely in residential neighborhoods. Residents can leave bins out without being penalized.
Suffolk officials say refuse and recycling collection is suspended for Thursday.
WEDNESDAY FEB. 19, 3:20 p.m. — Sentara hospitals, urgent care close due to snow
Sentara says some of its sites are closing due to weather:
- Sentara Urgent Care sites closed at 2 p.m. A decision for operating times Thursday will be reached in the morning
- The Sentara Brock Cancer Center in Norfolk closed at 3:00 p.m. and will remain closed on Thursday.
Sentara freestanding emergency departments remain open around the clock. Patients are being contacted to reschedule elective services.
WEDNESDAY FEB. 19, 2:50 p.m. — Drone footage shows snow coverage in Ocean View
Snow is coming down hard in Norfolk, making it hard for cars to navigate the roads.
WEDNESDAY FEB. 19, 2:45 p.m. — Portsmouth residents shoveling snow on High St.
WTKR News 3's Colter Anstaett says the area is mostly barren, but a few residents are doing their best to keep the walkways clear.
WEDNESDAY FEB. 19, 2:30 p.m. — Local businesses close early
WTKR News 3 anchor Anthony Sabella says once the snow really started falling mid-afternoon, it didn’t take long for even the busier streets to be covered. These conditions are what pushed a lot of popular businesses in our area to close early.
The owner of COVA Brewing Company decided to close at 2:30 p.m. after a morning coffee rush.
Shortly before, The Dirty Buffalo on Little Creek Road made the decision to close at 2 p.m.
A couple of bars and restaurants in the area were still open at this time, but it mostly seems people are staying inside.
WEDNESDAY FEB. 19, 2:15 p.m. — 2 injured after car in Suffolk crashes, plunges into water
A car carrying two passengers crashed and subsequently went off the road and into the water Wednesday afternoon near E. Washington Street and Hollywood Avenue, Suffolk Fire-Rescue says.
Both people were able to get out of the car around 2:30 p.m., but were injured due to the cold.
WEDNESDAY FEB. 19, 2:06 p.m. — Snow collecting on the roads near Pretty Lake Ave. and Shore Dr. in Norfolk
Norfolk city councilman Thomas Smiegel said they learned from the last snowfall roads weren't treating quickly enough and pressed crews to put more of an emphasis in that area and plows will be in the area once the snowfall reaches two inches.
WEDNESDAY FEB. 19, 1:30 p.m. — The beach at Sandbridge in Virginia Beach
A striking striping effect appears on the beach as the snow intermingles with the sand.
WEDNESDAY FEB. 19, 1:00 p.m. — Snow plows ready to go in Chesapeake
Thirty-seven plows are ready to go and they will move out on the roads once the snow accumulates to about 2" of snowfall. Roads have already been pre-treated.
WEDNESDAY FEB. 19, 12:37 p.m. — Snow finally hits the beach, seen falling on Town Center in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach is notorious for its ability to avoid snowfall, not this time!
WEDNESDAY FEB. 19,12:17 p.m. — Snowfall starts up in Norfolk, botanical garden closes early
Attendees had to leave the Norfolk Botanical Garden before the snow started to fall around noon.
WEDNESDAY FEB. 19, 12:17 p.m. — Snow starts coming down hard in downtown Elizabeth City
Will Thomas is the first News 3 reporter to be in the midst of heavier snow!
WEDNESDAY FEB. 19, 12:16 p.m. — Snow starts to accumulate in Hampton
Kelsey Jones filmed this while waiting to go live for our noon broadcast.
WEDNESDAY FEB. 19, 12:12 p.m. — Hampton crews ready to clear parking lots in anticipation of snowfall
This won't be the last snow plow you see today. Crews in Hampton are ready to keep the parking lots clear.
WEDNESDAY FEB. 19, 12:05 p.m. — Minor flurries fall in Chesapeake
Snow finally made its way to Virginia! It might not be much but this is just the start.
WEDNESDAY FEB. 19, 11:31 a.m. — Snow begins to fall on downtown Elizabeth City.
News 3's Michael Woodward threw together some cool drone and handheld shots of Elizabeth City as snow began to touch down.
