Fredericksburg Weather: Snow Likely Beginning Late Friday Into Saturday

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — Snow appears headed toward the Fredericksburg area late Friday night, with a high end of at least six inches and a low end of little more than a dusting, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.

The winter weather advisory is in effect 1 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, and also covers most of central Virginia as well as the Charlottesville area.

Here are the likelihoods of snow in the Fredericksburg area:

• At least a dusting: 67 percent
• At least an inch: 58 percent
• At least two inches: 48 percent
• At least four inches: 28 percent
• At least six inches: 11 percent

Temperatures are expected to be in the mid 20s, with wind gusts up to 25 mph.

The NWS warns of snow-covered roads and limited visibility, and urges caution for all drivers.

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