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.

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

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.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency as the Commonwealth braces for a winter storm. Virginia is expected to see snow, freezing rain, ice and excessive rainfall that could lead to flooding, power outages and hazardous travel conditions. In our region, snowfall totals appear to be between 3 to 6 inches for the majority of the region.

Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency in Virginia as communities and emergency officials across the state prepare for the upcoming winter weather.