Blizzard Conditions from the Central Plains to the Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains
A Spring blizzard will move from the central High Plains to the Upper Midwest and western Great Lakes today into Thursday. The combination of heavy falling snow and strong winds will create snow-covered roads and near zero visibility at times. Gusty winds and dry conditions will continue critical fire weather today through Friday from southwestern Texas into the southern High Plains. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge (ANZ637) Issued by: National Weather Service Wakefield, VA Last Update: 707 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025 |  |
Tonight: SE winds 10 kt, becoming S late. Waves around 1 foot. Thu: S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Thu Night: SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming NW 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Waves around 2 ft. Showers in the evening. Fri: NW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft, diminishing to around 2 ft in the afternoon. Fri Night: W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Waves 1 to 2 ft, diminishing to around 1 foot after midnight. Sat: SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Sat Night: W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Waves 1 to 2 ft, diminishing to around 1 foot after midnight. Sun: N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Waves around 1 foot. Sun Night: SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Waves around 1 foot, increasing to 1 to 2 ft after midnight. | |
| Zone Forecast: James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge (ANZ637) | |
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