What's predicted here isn't too bad—only one or two inches of snow in the forecast. On the other hand, I remember the "Circus" blizzard of 1980 that was predicted to be a mild storm that would only dump one or two inches. It brought five and followed that with twelve more the very next day.
Winter Weather Advisory
Spoiler:
The following counties are effected; Sussex, Surry, James City, York, Southampton, Isle of Wight, Newport News/Hampton, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Suffolk, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Northampton
Winter Weather Advisory
Type:03
Level:Snow
From:2014-03-03T16:00:00Z
To:2014-03-04T05:00:00Z
Winter Weather Advisory In Effect From 11 Am Monday To Midnight Est Monday Night
The National Weather Service In Wakefield Has Issued A Winter Weather Advisory For Snow And Sleet Which Is In Effect From 11 Am Monday To Midnight Est Monday Night.
- Areas Affected: Northeast North Carolina
- Hazards: Primarily Snow And Sleet.
- Accumulations: 1 To 2 Inches Of Snow Accumulation Along With A Light Ice Accumulation.
- Temperatures: Starting In The 40s Monday Morning Falling To Near Or Below Freezing By Late Afternoon Or Evening.
- Winds: North Increasing To 10 To 20 Mph With Gusts To 30 Mph Inland And Increasing To 20 To 25 Mph With Gusts To 35 To 40 Mph Near The Coast.
- Timing: Late Monday Morning Through Monday Evening.
- Impacts: Rain Will Transition To A Brief Wintry Mixture Of Snow Sleet And Freezing Rain By Late Monday Morning Through Early Afternoon. The Wintry Mix Will Likely Become Primarily Snow And Sleet During The By The Late Afternoon And Evening Hours. Hazardous Travel Resulting From Icy Then Snow Covered
Roads Is Expected By Late Morning Monday Which Will Then Continue Through The Afternoon And Evening Hours.
Precautionary/preparedness Actions
A Winter Weather Advisory Means That Periods Of Snow Sleet Or Freezing Rain Will Cause Travel Difficulties. Be Prepared For Slippery Roads And Limited Visibilities And Use Caution While Driving.