March 3-4, 2016: Rain/Snow to Snow, then Rain?

NWS Forecast from 3/2/16
NWS Forecast from 3/2/16

An quick brush with a coastal low developing off the North Carolina coast will bring the possibility for rain changing to snow to Central Virginia overnight on 3/3 into 3/4. Rain, mixing with and changing to snow, could bring accumulating snow to Metro Richmond. A winter storm watch and warning have been issued for most of Richmond. Snow amounts from 3-6″ are projected from Richmond south to the Tri-Cities. Snowfall will need to be heavy to provide forecasted accumulations. Snow will likely change back to rain by 10 AM (should moisture still be present).

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NWS Forecast on the Evening of 3/3/16.