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Virginia governor declares storm emergency as snow and ice bear down on mid-Atlantic states

Virginia Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency on Monday, enabling state agencies to assist local governments.
The National Weather Service warned that travel will be treacherous from Tuesday through early Wednesday in much of Virginia and West Virginia.
Schools and government offices in Virginia were set to be closed on Tuesday due to the storm.
Winter storm warnings were issued from Kentucky to Southern New Jersey, with heavy snow and potential power outages expected.

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NBC News

Winter storms slam 90 million, state of emergency declared in Virginia

Back-to-back storms are bringing ice, flooding, and freezing rain to 90 million people from New York to Colorado. The National Guard has been deployed in Virginia, where a state of emergency is in effect. Federal workers and students were sent home early as the worst of the winter weather is still ahead.

11 days ago·United States

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PBS NewsHour

Virginia declares emergency as snow and ice storm looms over mid-Atlantic states

The National Weather Service says travel will become treacherous Tuesday and Wednesday in much of Virginia and West Virginia. Virginia's governor has declared a state of emergency ahead of the storm.

11 days ago·Washington, United States

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Hampton Roads Messenger

Governor Glenn Youngkin Declares a State of Emergency

Tweet RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today declared a state of emergency in advance of the impending winter weather. He is urging all Virginians to take preparatory actions and heed the warnings from their local and state officials. “With another round of winter weather across the state this week forecasted to bring heavy snow and ice, I am declaring a state of emergency so we can move resources around the state,” said Governor Glenn You…

11 days ago·Hampton, United States

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WTVR

When will the snow start and stop in Virginia

A winter storm warning is in effect for much of Virginia as significant snow and ice is expected Tuesday

11 days ago·Richmond, United States

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Storm makes for treacherous travel as snow and ice track through the mid-Atlantic

A snowstorm blew into the mid-Atlantic states Tuesday, causing dozens of accidents on icy roads, prompting school closures and stoking worries about possible power outages.

12 days ago·United States

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Virginia Mercury

Virginia braces for winter storm as Youngkin declares state of emergency • Virginia Mercury

The National Weather Service warns that parts of the state could see significant snowfall, freezing rain, and excessive rainfall on Tuesday. (Courtesy of National Weather Service)With a powerful winter storm set to bring up to 6 inches of snow, ice, and flooding across Virginia, Gov. Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency, mobilizing resources to prepare for hazardous conditions expected to hit overnight Monday into Tuesday. “With anot…

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