19-02-2025
LIVE BLOG: Winter weather hits Hampton Roads, OBX
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The snow is here! As the frosty weather continues throughout the day, we will be right there with you! This live blog will contain photos, updates and more.
Blog: Big snowstorm to hit the region today
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Here's where our reporters are on Wednesday:
Andy Fox is reporting from Virginia Beach
Markeshia Jackson is in Norfolk
Chris Horne is in Elizabeth City
Karina Garcia is in the peninsula
Cheyenne Pagan is in Williamsburg
Ashley Knight is in Portsmouth
So far we have reported on , road safety tips and expectations, important contacts in case anything goes wrong and the Virginia governor's advice.
Andy Fox went live at 11 a.m. with Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer ahead of the snowstorm.
On Wednesday, Amtrak Trains 67, 93 and 125 are canceled south of Washington (WAS). This includes the evening train into Newport News as well as the late-night train into Norfolk. On Thursday, Amtrak Trains 186, 84 and 174 are canceled south of Washington (WAS). This includes the evening train coming out of Newport News as well as the early morning train coming from Norfolk.
Amtrak canceling some train routes, impacting Norfolk and Newport News
As of 12:15 p.m., Brett Hall said that snow doesn't appear to currently be sticking to the roads, but drivers are still advised to avoid roads as that could change. Bridges and overpasses freeze first — so use extra caution.
10 On Your Side's Chris Horne is going to a news conference at 3 p.m. where the city will discuss the winter weather.
Snow has already begun falling in Franklin and a WAVY viewer sent in the following video capturing the moment.
Just before 12:30 p.m., city of Hampton has declared a state of emergency
City offices closed on Wednesday.
Click here to see what city services are available.
Click here to see what city services are available.
Click here to see what city services are available.
Mayor Bobby Dyer assures Andy Fox that Virginia Beach is prepared for the storm.
In Virginia Beach, Transitions Day Services at the Housing Resource Center (HRC), 104 N. Witchduck Road, is open until 3 p.m. on Feb. 19 for individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Adults experiencing homelessness in Virginia Beach who will need overnight shelter should make their way to the HRC before 3 p.m. for intake for the Winter Shelter program.
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