A major winter storm has impacted Virginia and North Carolina, delivering up to 10 inches of snow and causing severe travel disruptions. Officials urged residents to avoid the roads due to hazardous conditions, which led to hundreds of accidents reported by Virginia State Police. Flight cancellations soared, with nearly 5,600 flights affected nationwide. Meteorologist Alec Butner noted that while Norfolk, Virginia, may not reach historical snowfall records, the 8 to 9 inches expected is still unusual for the area, exacerbating the impact from the earlier floods experienced over the weekend.
Officials have emphasized the importance of staying off the roads as storm-induced accidents surge, particularly in Virginia and North Carolina, where snow is uncommon.
Meteorologist Alec Butner stated that although Norfolk won't meet the 1892 record, snowfall amounts of 8 to 9 inches are relatively rare for the area.
The storm disrupted travel significantly, causing nearly 5,600 flight cancellations or delays nationwide, including over 400 for Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Virginia State Police recorded 275 accidents by late Wednesday, illustrating the severity of road conditions, with injuries reported in at least two dozen incidents.
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