National Weather Service statement, 6:04 p.m., Feb. 8, 2010

A winter storm warning is in effect from 9 a.m. Tuesday through 4 p.m. EST Wednesday. Accumulations of 5 to 10 inches of snow are predicted. Temperatures, will be near freezing at the onset Tuesday afternoon and will drop into the mid 20s Tuesday night and in the lower 30s Wednesday. Winds light southeasterly Tuesday and become north-northwesterly 15 to 25 miles per hour Wednesday.

A winter storm warning means significant amounts of snow are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.

For current road conditions, call 511 or check the VDOT road condition site.For more weather information check your area with the National Weather Service.

Schedule Changes & Closings

The inclement weather has caused schedule changes and closings for the city and university. For the latest information form Charlottesville please refer to the City Snow Information Page. For the latest information from the University please refer to the U.Va. Home Page. For more closing information in your area also refer to your local news.

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