A wintry mess was bearing down on mid-Atlantic states Tuesday with forecasts of significant snow and ice accumulations prompting warnings of potential power outages. The National Weather Service said travel would become treacherous Tuesday through early Wednesday in much of Virginia and West Virginia.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for most of Northern Virginia Tuesday into Wednesday, and a winter storm warning across central Virginia and parts of the Piedmont.

The National Weather Service forecasts predict snow, freezing rain, ice, and excessive rainfall that may cause flooding, power outages, and hazardous travel.

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

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.

Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared a State of Emergency for Virginia ahead of potential winter weather. The president lashed out at the pop star on his social media website. It was a night of pearl-clutching for many prominent conservatives Sunday night as they objected to yet another hip-hop performance at a major sporting event.

Experts said by declaring a state of emergency well ahead of time, it allows the governor to request aid at a much faster pace.

Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency Monday in advance of a winter storm. Snowfall is expected to begin early Tuesday and last into Wednesday. The National Weather Service will put Winter Storm Warnings into effect Tuesday morning for nearly most of the Radio IQ listening area,