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 spoke ahead of the impending snow. “This snow storm is going to be serious,” Youngkin said. The news conference began around 10:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Youngkin reminds residents that Virginia is still in a state of emergency.

Winter storm warnings extended from Kentucky to southern New Jersey, and a flood watch was posted for a wide swath of Kentucky, Tennessee, southwest Virginia and northern Georgia. The snow-and-ice mix was expected to become all rain as temperatures climb by Wednesday afternoon.