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,

Brisk northwest winds will carry cold air into Southwest and Central Virginia over the next several days. Mostly to partly sunny skies will be overhead on Thursday. Expect temperatures to start in the sub-freezing 20s and lower 30s before rising into the chilly 30s and 40s by the afternoon.

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.

This system will start initially as snowfall Friday afternoon and evening; however, freezing rain and sleet will mix in with the snow Friday night due to warmer air in the upper levels of the atmosphere.

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.