The Historic Triangle faced rains, snow and heavy winds as the first snowfall of the year made its way across the region Monday morning leaving 2 inches of snow by the afternoon.
The region witnessed light rains before it began to snow around noon and continued until 3 p.m. with wind gusts reaching as high as 31 mph before gradually declining to 6 to 11 mph late in the afternoon.
Following the storm, the National Weather Services said the region had about 2 inches of total snow accumulation. Low overnight temperatures caused freezing along the slushy, wet roads.
According to the James City County Police Department, authorities responded to 11 traffic accidents between 10 a.m. and midnight Monday as a result of the weather. Three accidents resulted in disabled vehicles and one motorist faced minor injuries.
In Williamsburg, Public Information Officer Sgt. John Heilman said the department responded to one accident Monday morning.
York County experienced some flooding which led to Allens Mill Road closing in the late morning, Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Shelley Ward said.
VDOT officials said crews monitored road services as temperatures fell overnight and worked to treat roads with salt when necessary.
As of Tuesday, the NWS predicts no additional snowfall this week with clear skies and sunshine following rain on Wednesday. Highs will reach into the 50s, with a low of 20 forecast for Friday night.
Staff writer Peter Dujardin contributed to this report.
Em Holter, emily.holter@virginiamedia.com, 757-256-6657, @EmHolterNews
