Weather Alert
Amherst County, VA
Status: Alert Ended
Start: 1/19/25 1:12 PM
End: 1/19/25 6:00 PM
Dur: 04:48
Canceled 1/19/25 6:00 PM

Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 1:12PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
A mix of light rain, sleet, and snow will transition to a period of moderate to heavy snow this afternoon from west to east through 3 PM. Snowfall rates of around or a little over one inch per hour are possible during the mid afternoon hours, along with reductions in visibility to one-half mile or less and temperatures falling below freezing. Snow will wind down from west to east between 5 and 8 PM, but temperatures will continue to fall through the 20s.
A quick accumulation of snow is expected this afternoon, which will impact travel. After the snow, any lingering moisture will freeze given the falling temperatures.



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