Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories have been put in place across Southwest and Central Virginia ahead of our next chance for snow. A low-pressure system tracking out of the Gulf of Mexico will bring moisture to Southwest and Central Virginia Friday afternoon into Saturday morning.

Gusty winds, mountain snow showers, and much colder air will kick off the new year in Southwest and Central Virginia. A Wind Advisory will continue for counties along/west of the Blue Ridge through midday on Wednesday.

The winter weather advisory takes effect at 6 a.m. Thursday. Forecasters say 2-4 inches of snow could fall, with some sleet mixed in at the outset of the storm.

A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for parts of central Virginia and Southside for Friday into Saturday morning. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the remainder of the region. With cold air remains in place,