Schools, government offices and libraries closed Wednesday after a heavier than expected snowfall left local roads covered in snow and ice. Fortunately, no major accidents were reported in the area.
Williamsburg and James City and York counties received between half an inch and 1.6 inches of snow overnight, the National Weather Service Office in Wakefield reported.
Snowfall was heavier to our south, with Norfolk and Virginia Beach receiving up to 4 inches and Bertie County, North Carolina getting 8 inches, according to the weather service’s snowfall report.
To the north, the city of Richmond received only a light dusting.
The weather service said temperatures should limp back to the mid 30s today before falling back to 17 degrees overnight.
James City County said its offices, the recreation center, convenience center, county parks and the library would return to normal operating hours today.