Up to a foot of snow could fall as Shore becomes center of winter storm

A coastal storm will bring accumulating snow to the area with heavy snow accumulations likely for the Virginia and Maryland Eastern Shore. Precipitation starts off as light rain Friday afternoon before transitioning to all snow late Friday evening and into Friday night. The lated predicted snow accumulations for the Shore are expected to be 8-12 inches, with more in Accomack than Northampton.

Strengthening low pressure off the coast will result in high winds. Highest winds will be near/along the immediate coast. North to northwest winds will increase Friday night into Saturday morning and continue to remain elevated into Sunday. Winds may gust up to 40-50 mph. Heavy snow combined with high winds may result in blowing and drifting snow, mainly near the coast.

Significant disruptions to travel are expected Friday night into Saturday, especially for the Delmarva peninsula.

Accomack County, the Town of Chincoteague, and Northampton County Emergency Management officials have declared a local State of Emergency ahead of tonight’s strong Winter Weather System’s arrival.  

In order to allow first responders to take care of the most critical emergencies first, please do not call 911 with non-emergent issues. 

As with any major weather event, residents are asked to gather at least the following items in the event of loss of power and access to commercial business:

• Bottled water (one gallon per person, per day) for 3 days
• Canned or packaged food for 3 days
• Blankets / sleeping bags
• Stock a first aid kit
• Medications
• A non-electric can opener
• Toiletries
• Special items for infant, elderly or disabled family members
• Battery operated radio
• A corded telephone (if you have a landline) 

Stay tuned to WESR for all of the latest closings and storm related news.   Submit cancellations to cl[email protected] or use the Eastern Shore Radio app.  Closings are brought to you by Complete Car Care of Nelsonia.

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