February 17, 2025
🚨 Virginia Drivers: Weather Alert for February 17 – 23, 2025 🚨
Please have a look at our Winter advisory page for safety tips and procedures.
⚠️ Winter Storm Warning and Cold Temperatures Expected Statewide ⚠️
Virginia is anticipating significant winter weather this week, including heavy snow, cold temperatures, and potentially hazardous driving conditions.
📍 Affected Areas:
- Statewide: All regions, including major cities such as Richmond, Virginia Beach, Roanoke, and Alexandria.
🕒 Timing:
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Monday, Feb 17: Cooler with plenty of sunshine.
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Tuesday, Feb 18: Times of clouds and sun.
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Wednesday, Feb 19: Very cold with 6-12 cm of snow; travel will be extremely difficult and dangerous.
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Thursday, Feb 20: Mostly sunny and cold.
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Friday, Feb 21: Plenty of sunshine.
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Saturday, Feb 22: Sunshine and a few clouds.
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Sunday, Feb 23: Plenty of sun.
🌡️ Forecast Highlights:
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Richmond: Snow expected Wednesday, with accumulations of 5-10 cm; rapidly deteriorating road conditions.
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Virginia Beach: Snow and sleet on Wednesday afternoon, totaling 5-10 cm; very windy conditions.
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Roanoke: Snow much of Wednesday, accumulating 5-10 cm; extremely difficult and dangerous travel conditions.
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Alexandria: A little snow ending Thursday morning with little or no accumulation; breezy and quite cold.
🛑 Safety Tips:
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Only drive if it's safe: Road conditions may become hazardous. If you have any safety concerns, please reach out to the Wingz team immediately. We will evaluate the situation with you and coordinate with the client or broker to determine the next steps. If a trip is canceled due to justified safety concerns, no sendback penalties will be applied.
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Monitor Weather Updates: Stay informed on changing conditions.
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Prepare for Power Outages: Charge devices and keep emergency supplies on hand.
📢 Looking Ahead: A Warmer Week to Recover Lost Revenue
With milder weather expected over the weekend and into next week, drivers whose revenue is affected by this week's conditions are encouraged to plan ahead to complete more trips when road conditions improve. This proactive approach can help offset any earnings lost due to this week's weather disruptions.
Stay safe, Virginia! 🌨️❄️🚗
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February 11, 2025
🚨 Virginia Drivers: Winter Weather Alert 🚨
⚠️ Hazardous Conditions Expected Through Wednesday, Feb 12 ⚠️
A significant winter storm is impacting Virginia, bringing heavy snow, sleet, and ice accumulation. These conditions are leading to treacherous travel, potential power outages, and tree damage.
📍 Affected Areas:
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Northern Virginia: Including Arlington, Fairfax, and surrounding counties.
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Western Virginia: Including Roanoke and adjacent regions.
🕒 Timing:
- Now through Wednesday, Feb 12: Snow and sleet transitioning to an icy mix, with significant accumulations expected.
🌡️ Impacts:
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Snow Accumulation: Up to 10 inches in some areas.
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Ice Accumulation: Significant ice buildup, especially on trees and power lines.
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February 6, 2025
🚨 Virginia Drivers: Winter Weather Alert 🚨
⚠️ Ice & Winter Storm Conditions Through Sunday, Feb 11 ⚠️
A major winter storm is impacting parts of Virginia with freezing rain, sleet, and ice accumulation expected through the end of the week. Hazardous travel conditions and power outages are possible.
📍 Affected Areas:
🔹 Northern & Western Virginia: Ice Storm Warnings (Clarke, Frederick, and surrounding counties).
🔹 Central & Eastern Virginia: Winter Weather Advisories (Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Richmond areas).
🕒 Timing:
🌨️ Now – Sunday, Feb 11: On-and-off freezing rain and snow will continue, especially in higher elevations.
🚗 Peak Travel Risk: Roads will be most hazardous Thursday morning & Saturday night into Sunday.
🌡️ Impacts:
❄️ Up to 0.4” ice accumulation – especially on bridges & overpasses.
🚦 Slippery roads & low visibility – stay vigilant & watch your speed.
⚡ Possible power outages – ice may damage trees & power lines.
🛑 Safety Tips:
Please consult our Winter advisory page for safety tips and procedures.
📢 Stay informed: Check weather.gov & vaemergency.gov for real-time updates.
Stay safe, Virginia! 🚘❄️