February 18, 2021
DANVILLE, Va. – Freezing rain is expected in the Danville area throughout the day Thursday, with a half-inch accumulation possible by nightfall.
Blacksburg meteorologist Reggie Roakes says the National Weather Service is projecting a total ice accumulation of up to three-quarters-of-an-inch for the Dan River Region. The outskirts of the city and the surrounding counties can expect higher amounts.
He said it does not appear the frozen precipitation will transition to rain by late day, with more freezing rain or sleet in the forecast Thursday night. No additional accumulation is expected overnight.
Roakes says the storm will exit Southside on Friday, with a chance of mixed precipitation in the morning. That will end by 1 p.m. and sunny skies and above freezing temperatures are expected to return by Friday afternoon.