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Wintry Weather Impacts Car Sales Video included

Lynchburg, VA - One car dealer says it's been too warm for customers to be thinking 4-wheel drive, but this weekend's forecast shows that could change soon.

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Virgil Goode Announces Presidential Campaign

Rocky Mount, VA - Former 5th District Congressman Virgil Goode has announced his candidacy for president of the United States.

Fundraiser for Radio Star Robynn Jaymes Video included

Lynchburg, VA - Fans of local country radio personality Robynn Jaymes held a fundraiser Friday evening to help pay her medical bills.

Winter Storm Watch for Some Areas on Sunday

The long awaited storm will approach early Sunday morning. In most locations, the precipitation will start as rain, and then mix with some sleet before changing over to all snow for the afternoon.

Stores Waiting for Winter Rush Video included

Lynchburg, VA – It's the calm before the storm inside grocery and hardware stores Friday as many people prepare for our first potential snowstorm of the season.

VDOT Gears Up for Snow This Weekend Video included

VDOT officials could have a very busy weekend ahead of them, and they say crews are ready for whatever winter throws their way.

Transportation Secretary Thanks Researches at VT Video included

Blacksburg, VA - Ever since US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood came to office, he has been using the one-of-a-kind research compiled at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, and Friday he went to say thank you.

River District Plan Outlined

Danville, VA -- The proposed River District plans are divided up into Phase 1 and 2. Phase 1 starts at Craighead and goes up through the city, and they plan to work on that first.

Woman Sentenced to Prison for Murder Asks for Forgiveness Video included

Bedford Co., VA - A 30-year-old Bedford County woman convicted of killing her 77-year-old boyfriend got 15 years in prison Friday. 

Police Warn About Elderly Scam in Area Video included

Lynchburg, VA - There is another scam that targets the elderly that involves people walking right inside an elderly person's home looking for social security numbers to try and steal their identity.

  • R.S. Payne Receives $2,000 Check to Help Teachers
    Lynchburg, VA - Some teachers at R.S. Payne Elementary have been flooded out of their classes! A problem with the heating system caused pipes to burst, and it's affected all three of the school's floors.

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Today's Forecast

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Winter Storm Watch for areas north and west of Lynchburg for Sunday… 

Clear tonight, then sunshine fades behind increasing clouds late Saturday afternoon. 

The long awaited storm approaches early Sunday morning.  In most locations, the precipitation starts as rain, then mixes with some sleet before changing over to all snow for the afternoon.  Snow will be heavy in some places late Sunday afternoon and evening before coming to an end later Sunday night. 

Accumulations will vary tremendously across the area, with higher amounts north and west of Lynchburg.  Lower amounts south and east.  Initial forecast amounts:

Lexington-Lovingston: 5-9"

Roanoke-Lynchburg: 2-5"

Southside Virginia: 1-2" 

With the ground starting so mild on Sunday morning, travel conditions are expected to be largely unaffected until after midday Sunday, then snow will begin to accumulate more quickly toward dusk Sunday and into the evening.  All precipitation ends later Sunday night, leaving a sunny and chilly Monday in its wake.

Small changes in conditions leading into Saturday evening will have a large impact on the storm Sunday.  Be sure and stay with ABC13 on air and on line for updates as the storm approaches, as modifications of the current forecast are expected.

7-Day Forecast: Lynchburg

Friday
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Mostly sunny and milder

Saturday
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  • 36°

Sun and clouds

Sunday
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  • 36°
  • 27°

Rain to snow (90%)

Monday
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  • 29°

Sunny

Tuesday
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  • 36°

Sun and clouds

Wednesday
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  • 37°

Showers (30%)

Thursday
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  • 25°

Showers (30%)

Currently in Lynchburg as of

  • 40°(Feels like 40°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: CM @ 0 mph
  • Barometer: 30.13 in.
  • Sunrise: 07:04
  • Sunset: 17:58
  • Humidity: 57%
  • UV Index: 10.00

7-Day Forecast: Roanoke

Friday
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Clear

Saturday
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Partly Cloudy

Sunday
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  • 39°

Freezing Rain

Monday
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  • 27°

Clear

Tuesday
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  • 25°

Cloudy

Wednesday
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  • 39°

Cloudy

Thursday
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  • 36°

Partly Cloudy

Currently in Roanoke as of

  • 47°(Feels like 46°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: N @ 3 mph
  • Barometer: 30.14 in.
  • Sunrise: 07:07
  • Sunset: 18:01
  • Humidity: 40%
  • UV Index: 10.00

7-Day Forecast: Danville

Friday
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Partly Cloudy

Saturday
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  • 30°

Partly Cloudy

Sunday
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  • 43°

Freezing Rain

Monday
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  • 27°

Clear

Tuesday
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  • 24°

Partly Cloudy

Wednesday
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  • 42°

Freezing Rain

Thursday
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  • 42°

Partly Cloudy

Currently in Danville as of

  • 47°(Feels like 44°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: NNW @ 7 mph
  • Barometer: 30.11 in.
  • Sunrise: 07:04
  • Sunset: 18:00
  • Humidity: 48%
  • UV Index: 10.00

7-Day Forecast: Virginia Tech Airport

Friday
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Clear

Saturday
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  • 27°

Partly Cloudy

Sunday
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  • 37°

Freezing Rain

Monday
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  • 24°

Clear

Tuesday
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  • 23°

Cloudy

Wednesday
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  • 35°

Cloudy

Thursday
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  • 33°

Partly Cloudy

Currently in Blacksburg as of

  • 36°(Feels like 36°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: CM @ 0 mph
  • Barometer: 30.14 in.
  • Sunrise: 07:09
  • Sunset: 18:03
  • Humidity: 75%
  • UV Index: 10.00

7-Day Forecast: Hot Springs

Friday
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Clear

Saturday
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  • 49°
  • 30°

Partly Cloudy

Sunday
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  • 35°
  • 31°

Freezing Rain

Monday
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  • 42°
  • 21°

Clear

Tuesday
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  • 46°
  • 30°

Cloudy

Wednesday
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  • 46°
  • 36°

Cloudy

Thursday
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  • 46°
  • 33°

Partly Cloudy

Currently in Hot Springs as of

  • 30°(Feels like 23°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: W @ 8 mph
  • Barometer: 30.08 in.
  • Sunrise: 07:07
  • Sunset: 18:00
  • Humidity: 74%
  • UV Index: 10.00

7-Day Forecast: Farmville

Friday
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Clear

Saturday
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  • 30°

Partly Cloudy

Sunday
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  • 43°
  • 39°

Freezing Rain

Monday
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  • 50°
  • 27°

Clear

Tuesday
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  • 60°
  • 23°

Partly Cloudy

Wednesday
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  • 61°
  • 41°

Freezing Rain

Thursday
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  • 61°
  • 38°

Partly Cloudy

Currently in Farmville as of

  • 39°(Feels like 39°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: CM @ 0 mph
  • Barometer: 30.10 in.
  • Sunrise: 07:01
  • Sunset: 17:55
  • Humidity: 65%
  • UV Index: 10.00

7-Day Forecast: Martinsville

Friday
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Partly Cloudy

Saturday
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  • 61°
  • 28°

Cloudy

Sunday
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  • 39°
  • 39°

Freezing Rain

Monday
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  • 57°
  • 27°

Clear

Tuesday
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  • 59°
  • 23°

Cloudy

Wednesday
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  • 59°
  • 39°

Rain

Thursday
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  • 62°
  • 36°

Partly Cloudy

Currently in Martinsville as of

  • 41°(Feels like 41°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: CM @ 0 mph
  • Barometer: 30.13 in.
  • Sunrise: 07:06
  • Sunset: 18:02
  • Humidity: 65%
  • UV Index: 10.00

Regional Conditions

Lynchburg
40°
Roanoke
47°
Danville
47°
Blacksburg
36°
Hot Springs
30°
Farmville
39°
Martinsville
41°

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