Map Shows Parts Of VA Most Likely To Be Hit By Weekend Winter Storm

Forecasters are continuing to monitor another winter storm that could impact Virginia and bring snow and gusty winds to the D.C. region this weekend. There's also a chance the area could see snow on Wednesday, potentially affecting the afternoon commute, according to the latest forecasts.

A storm is expected to strengthen along a stalled front near the Gulf Coast late this week, with precipitation potentially beginning as early as Friday across portions of the Southeast before shifting east and north into the weekend, AccuWeather wrote in its latest forecast.

In a separate forecast, the National Weather Service's Weather Prediction Center said confidence is increasing for impactful snow in the Carolinas and southern Virginia. At the same time, significant snowfall chances remain lower in Northern Virginia and north along the East Coast.

AccuWeather forecasters predict the D.C. region has a 20 to 40 percent chance of getting 3 or more inches of snow, and less than a 20 percent chance of 6 inches or more.

The storm system is also likely to produce strong winds. Combined with the snow, reduced visibility is likely and could make travel hazardous. Along the Virginia coast, winds combined with high tides may lead to coastal flooding and dangerous surf conditions.

"Several factors for this potential winter storm remain uncertain and forecast changes are anticipated as the system draws closer," the Weather Prediction Center wrote.

Meanwhile, bitterly cold temperatures are expected to linger well into next week with wind chill values falling below zero on occasion. A cold weather advisory once again goes into effect for parts of Northern Virginia starting Wednesday at 7 p.m. The advisory expires at 11 a.m. on Thursday.

Also, forecasters said there's a 20 to 30 percent chance the D.C. region could see some light snow move through the area from northwest to southeast later Wednesday afternoon into this evening.

"If the snow occurs, a coating of around a half an inch could be possible during the PM commute," forecasters wrote.

Here's a look at the latest National Weather Service forecast for the region:

Wednesday: A chance of snow, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -2. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -3. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

Friday Night: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday: A chance of snow before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Blustery.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy.