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Stay tuned to Patch for updates throughout the day on winter storm Stella and how it will impact Herndon.

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(Updated at 9:14 p.m.) HERNDON, VA — The Nor'easter Stella is fast approaching Herndon, 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 day, so stay tuned.

How much are we going to get? The National Weather Service says Herndon will get 4 to 6 inches of snow.

When is it going to hit? The heaviest snow will take place between 9 p.m. Monday night and 9 a.m. Tuesday morning.

Find out what's happening in Herndonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

UPDATE 9:14 p.m.: Flurries started around the region a few hours ago, but the snow has begun to fall in earnest right on schedule. The first coating of snow is being reported throughout the D.C. area and the snow will continue to fall overnight. How many inches will we get? That remains to be seen, as we are right on the line where the snow turns to sleet and rain. So far, however, the forecast still calls for about 4 to 6 inches for D.C. and parts north and west, and 2 to 4 inches in the south and east.

In the meantime, enjoy these spectacular radar images of the approaching storm.

Find out what's happening in Herndonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

UPDATE 5:14 p.m.: Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe has declared a state of emergency. National Guard units will be put in place to assist state and local authorities during the snowstorm.

UPDATE 4:22 p.m.: 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.

And it's not just the snow -- it's going to be windy too, with gusts projected to be up to 30 to 40 miles per hour.

UPDATE 12:47 p.m.: If you're hoping to fly out of Reagan National Airport on American Airlines Tuesday morning, it's not happening, the airline just announced: "Washington, D.C (DCA): Flights before 8 a.m. ET Tuesday have been canceled. We will gradually resume operations after 8 a.m. ET."

UPDATE 12:00 p.m.: 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 in Herndon. 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."

UPDATE 11:50 a.m.: Remember, whenever we get this much snow, power outages are always possible. Here's some important information if the power does go out this evening or Tuesday morning:

Dominion Power:

NOVEC:

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).

UPDATE 10:52 a.m.: Could it be a bust? Mike Thomas of Fox 5 jokes about it in a tweet below, but the reality is that there is a very wide range of snowfall predictions for the D.C. area.

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