A wintry mess is heading to the mid-Atlantic region with forecasts of heavy snow and ice accumulations prompting warnings of potential power outages.

The National Weather Service forecasts predict snow, freezing rain, ice, and excessive rainfall that may cause flooding, power outages, and hazardous travel.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency in Virginia Monday, ahead of winter weather expected to move into the commonwealth Tuesday into Wednesday. Youngkin encouraged people in the state to prepare and listen to guidance coming from local and state officials.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency as the Commonwealth braces for a winter storm. Virginia is expected to see snow, freezing rain, ice and excessive rainfall that could lead to flooding, power outages and hazardous travel conditions. In our region, snowfall totals appear to be between 3 to 6 inches for the majority of the region.

RICHMOND, Va. (WVVA) - A winter weather State of Emergency has been declared in Virginia.

With a powerful winter storm set to bring up to 6 inches of snow, ice, and flooding across Virginia, Gov. Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency, mobilizing resources to prepare for hazardous conditions expected to hit overnight Monday into Tuesday.

Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared a State of Emergency for Virginia ahead of potential winter weather. The president lashed out at the pop star on his social media website. It was a night of pearl-clutching for many prominent conservatives Sunday night as they objected to yet another hip-hop performance at a major sporting event.

Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency ahead of expected wintry weather. Along with the state of emergency announced in the morning on Monday, Feb. 10, the Office of the Governor reminded Virginia residents to stay off the roads during a winter storm as much as possible and only drive when absolutely necessary.