WINTER STORM WARNING
This warning replaces the previously issued Winter Storm Watch.
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
246 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge (Including Wintergreen, Humpback Rocks & Big Meadows)
246 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST
MONDAY…
* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
8 inches with localized amounts up to 10 inches. Winds gusting as
high as 40 mph.
* WHERE…Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue
Ridge.
* WHEN…From 6 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4
mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very
difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Forecast for Wintergreen, Virginia along the Blue Ridge Parkway:
VAZ508-220000-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the city of Wintergreen
356 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST
MONDAY…
.REST OF THIS AFTERNOON…Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow likely after midnight.
Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Lows in the lower 30s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph, becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
.SUNDAY…Snow likely with a slight chance of rain in the
morning, then snow likely in the afternoon. Snow accumulation of
2 to 4 inches possible. Cooler with highs in the mid 30s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow in the evening.
Windy with lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of snow 50 percent.
.MONDAY…Partly sunny and windy. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest
winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy and windy. Lows in the lower 20s.
.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
rain. Lows in the upper 30s.
.THURSDAY…Rain likely. Highs around 50. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Rain likely. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
