A wintry mess is heading to the mid-Atlantic region with forecasts of heavy snow and ice accumulations prompting warnings of potential power outages.

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency ahead of the winter weather that could bring as much as eight inches of snow to parts of the state.

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 declared a state of emergency in Virginia Monday, ahead of winter weather expected to move into the commonwealth Tuesday into Wednesday. Youngkin encouraged people in the state to prepare and listen to guidance coming from local and state officials.

With a powerful winter storm set to bring up to 6 inches of snow, ice, and flooding across Virginia, Gov. Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency, mobilizing resources to prepare for hazardous conditions expected to hit overnight Monday into Tuesday.

RICHMOND, Va. — Soldiers with the Virginia National Guard (VNG) are ready to respond to any winter weather rescues across the Commonwealth Tuesday. Officials with the Guard say about 65 soldiers are staged and ready at facilities along the I-95 and Route 29 corridors, as well as the southwest Virginia area.

Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency in advance of this week’s forecast winter weather. He is urging all Virginians to take preparatory actions and heed the warnings from their local and state officials.

RICHMOND, Va. (WVVA) - A winter weather State of Emergency has been declared in Virginia.

RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin today declared a state of emergency in advance of the impending winter weather. He is urging all Virginians to take preparatory actions and heed the warnings from their local and state officials.