RICHMOND — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has asked Virginia residents to stay home ahead of the winter storm.
A winter storm warning has been issued with 6 to 12 inches of snow predicted for the Hampton Roads area.
“The snowstorm that will be coming — starting tomorrow morning — will be severe and impact a vast majority of the state,” said Youngkin.
A state of emergency was issued on Feb. 10 and continues, Youngkin explained.
“If you are not where you want to be by midnight tonight, don’t go. Stay at home and make sure you have good provisions at home, but I do not want anyone on the roads after midnight tonight,” stated Youngkin, emphasizing the need for VDOT workers and emergency services to have clear access.
Power outages threaten the region. Youngkin stated that during the past ten days, the state of Virginia has had more weather-related power outages than during Hurricane Helene.
During the governor’s press conference, he thanked utility workers, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the National Guard.
“We can get through this,” said Youngkin. “Virginians are extraordinary. Our first responders are extraordinary. Those that work in clean-up afterwards are extraordinary, So, we will get through this. We are well prepared and we just need to allow the professionals to do their work. We need everyone to do what they can to help us.”
