Central Virginians should bundle up in advance of an incoming snowstorm and blast of arctic air from the north.
Travel will likely be affected as temperatures are not expected to climb above freezing until Thursday, leaving roads icy and unsafe.
The forecast as of Saturday afternoon called for rain Sunday morning that will transition into heavy snowfall by Sunday afternoon across the greater Charlottesville region.
Roughly 2 to 4 inches is expected to accumulate on the ground, but at certain points the storm is expected to drop an inch an hour.
Arctic air from Canada coming across the Blue Ridge and into Central Virginia should send temperatures plummeting, with a forecast low of 10 degrees on Tuesday before temperatures finally rise above freezing on Thursday.
Motorists are encouraged to dial 511 or visit 511.vdot.virginia.gov for real-time updates on road conditions from the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Families with young children are urged to be on the lookout for updates …