Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6:30.m.:

 

VDOT is urging drivers to use caution on the slick roadways this morning. They are advising drivers to not drive before noon when temperatures rise, if at all possible.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Lunenburg County, as well. “Low pressure and its associated cold front will cross the area today,” a NWS release stated.

“Moderate to heavy rain and gusty south winds up to 30 miles per hour should be expected through early this afternoon. Heavy rainfall may result in minor localized flooding.”

Due to Lunenburg County Public Schools being closed Tuesday, Conference 42 basketball games scheduled for tonight have been postponed until Wednesday at 7 p.m.

The K-V Dispatch will open today at 10:30 a.m.

 

Monday, Feb. 15, 8 p.m.:

Freezing rain will commence throughout the night in Lunenburg County.

Lunenburg County Public Schools have announced they will be closed Tuesday.

As of 3:30 p.m., Virginia State Police were on the scene of 37 crashes across the state and 9 disabled vehicles.

According to state police, roadway conditions continue to be hazardous and are expected to become treacherous as temperatures began to drop throughout the evening and overnight.

There have been a total of 46 traffic crashes and 29 disabled vehicles in Division 3, which includes the counties of Charlotte, Prince Edward, Lunenburg, Buckingham and Cumberland.

 

Monday, Feb. 15, 5 p.m.:

The precipitation has stopped in Lunenburg County, and VDOT employees are still hard at work scraping roads.

Although some roads are still covered in snow, Lunenburg County Public Schools have not yet canceled school Tuesday.

There have been no outages reported in the county.

Stay with the Dispatch for more updates on Winter Storm Olympia.

 

Monday, Feb. 15, 2 p.m.:

Although the snow and sleet have stopped coming down in Lunenburg County, VDOT is still urging drivers to stay off the highways as they continue their efforts to clean up roadways.

As of this time, no outages have been reported in the county, and schools have not yet been canceled for tomorrow.

Stay with the Dispatch for more updates on Winter Storm Olympia.

 

Monday, Feb. 15, 12 p.m.:

The snow stopped, but the sleet arrived immediately after in Lunenburg County. However, the sleet ceased after a quick shower last didn’t seem to last an hour.

Weather watcher Wanda Fix reports a halt in all precipitation in Victoria.

Main roads, such as routes 40 and 662 are reported to be very messy and slick.

Winter Storm Olympia continues to keep the Virginia State Police busy across the state due to treacherous road conditions.

As of this morning at around 8:30 a.m., Virginia State Police were on the scene of approximately 62 traffic crashes across the state.  Approximately 19 disabled vehicles were responded to at this time, according to State Police.

Division 3, which includes the counties of Lunenburg, Charlotte, Prince Edward, Buckingham and Cumberland responded to 13 traffic crashes across the area.

As always, the Virginia State Police said if travel is necessary, follow safety precautions such as removing all ice from the vehicle, adding extra travel time and reducing speed to help ensure the safety of yourself and other drivers on the roadways.

 

Stay with the Dispatch for more updates on Winter Storm Olympia,

 

Monday, Feb. 15, 6:30 a.m.:

Lunenburg County Public Schools have canceled school today due to the inclement weather brought in by Winter Storm Olympia. Most roads are covered and too slippery for school buses to venture out to pick up children.

Weather watcher Wanda Fix reports three inches of snow in Victoria.

All Southside Virginia Community College locations and Kenston Forest School are also closed today.

“Roads throughout much of south-central Virginia are snow covered this morning, with patches of snow or ice in the most southern counties,” stated a release from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

“VDOT crews have been working throughout the night on main roadways and will continue to do so as more snow and freezing rain are expected.”

Routes 40, 49 and 662 are still covered in snow, even after being pushed. There is no sign of the snow stopping soon.

“Drivers are encouraged to avoid travel if at all possible until the winter weather stops and snow plow operators can make more progress on roads,” stated the VDOT release.

The National Weather Service (NWS) previously issued winter weather advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. tonight. The NWS predicts 1-4 inches of snow and up to one tenth of an inch of ice at this point.

“The snow is expected to change to sleet and freezing rain late Monday morning or early afternoon, then eventually rain through Monday afternoon and Monday evening,” according to the NWS.

Stay with the Dispatch for updates on the winter storm.

 

Sunday, Feb. 14:

Yesterday evening, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter storm watch for Lunenburg County from late Sunday night through Monday evening around 7 p.m.

According to the NWS, Central and South Central Virginia should prepare for possibly 2-3 inches of snow and up to one tenth of an inch of ice. Temperatures are predicted to drop to the lower 20s tonight, while Monday is predicted to have highs in the mid-30s.

“Snow overspreading the area late Sunday night into early Monday morning … then continuing through the morning hours Monday,” reported the NWS. “The snow is expected to change to sleet and freezing rain late Monday morning or early afternoon, then eventually rain through Monday afternoon and Monday evening.”

The NWS also stated that slippery roads and limited visibility is to be expected with the storm. They advise drivers to use caution while on the roads, during and after the storm.

School Superintendent Charles M. Berkley Jr. said students have missed three half-days and five full days. Two half-days and four full-days were because of snow; one day and a half was because of a busted water pipe that left Victoria, and the schools, without water.

By going President’s Day, the system will make up for one day, while time is already built into the schedule to make up for the other missed days.

But what will happen if students miss more days because of snow?  

“No decision has been made official,” Berkley said. “Possibly during spring break, added days at the end of year, extended day, or other determinations.”

Stay with the Dispatch for updates on the winter storm.