Fredericksburg Weather: 2017 Snowstorm Live Feed

(Updated 5:20 p.m.) FREDERICKSBURG, VA — The Nor'easter Stella is fast approaching the Fredericksburg-Stafford area, and she's bringing lots of snow with it. We'll be keeping a live stream of updates on the weather — and any changes to the forecast — in this post throughout the afternoon, so stay tuned.

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How much are we going to get? Weather.com says the area will get 8 to 13 inches of snow but that all depends on which way the storm tracks, and Fredericksburg may be trending on the low side.

When is it going to hit? The heaviest snow will take place between 9 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Are you sure it's going to hit? Well, the area branch of the National Weather Service still maintains there's a 100 percent chance of heavy snow.

UPDATE: The latest projection from the National Weather Service indicates that snowfall totals will be 4 to 6 inches in Washington, D.C. and points north and west of the city. In Prince George's County and southward, it will be in the 2 to 4 inches range.

UPDATE: Va. Gov. Terry McAuliffe calls for state of emergency.

EARLIER: The Capital Weather Gang has just posted a major update to their forecast, and unfortunately, there's still not a whole lot of clarity on what we're going to get here. The D.C. area is teetering right on the edge of a lot of snow and almost no snow at all, according to the Capital Weather Gang: "Overnight, conditions will vary considerably over short distances. You may only have to travel 10 miles to go from 5-10 inches of snow to very little."
However, CWG thinks that on the whole, our likely snowfall totals are decreasing: "Inside the Beltway, 2-4 inches of snow and sleet is most likely, with amounts quickly increasing to the north and west, and decreasing to the south and east."

Meanwhile, here are some need-to-know tips and resources in case the power goes out in the storm.

Dominion Power:

• Report a power outage and check the status on an outage.
• Or call 866-366-4357.
• Northern Virginia outage map.
• Outage safety and preparations.
• Outage FAQ.

NOVEC:

• Report power outages.
• Or call 703-335-0500, 888-335-0500.
• Northern Virginia outage map.

Preparation Tips from Dominion Virginia Power and Ready.gov:
Make a habit of keeping mobile phones and other portable devices charged.

• Keep stock of matches, candles, flashlights and batteries nearby.
• Bookmark our Website (www.dom.com) on your mobile devices so you can easily report and check the status of outages.
• Keep extra water and non-perishable foods on hand.
• If you have access to an OUTSIDE generator, have an electric cord long enough to keep the generator at least 20 feet from any door, window, or vent.
• Make specific plans for how you will avoid driving.

When the power goes out:

• Close off unused rooms to consolidate and retain heat.
• Wear layered clothing and use blankets or sleeping bags to stay warm.
• NEVER use generators, outdoor heating or cooking equipment, such as a grill, camp stove, or a gasoline or propane heater, indoors.

If your home loses power or heat for more than a few hours, you may want to go to a designated public shelter if you can get there safely. Text SHELTER + your ZIP code to 43362 (4FEMA) to find the nearest shelter in your area (e.g., SHELTER 20472).

Image via National Weather Service