CBS 6 Chief Meteorologist Zach Daniel delivered his final Facebook LIVE update with surprising, and welcome, news.

Many Central Virginia school divisions will be closed or will turn to virtual learning on Wednesday due to hazardous driving conditions following the snow and ice storm.

The Virginia State Police reported a growing number of crashes Saturday night as Winter Storm Fern swept across the Commonwealth, creating

Gov. Abigail Spanberger declared a state of emergency, activating resources and mobilizing the National Guard to tackle potential snow, ice, and power outages.

Richmond families enjoy the first snowstorm of 2026 while crews prepare for power outages and work to clear icy roads throughout the area.

Virginia State Police are urging drivers to stay off the roads after responding to nearly 180 crashes across the Commonwealth as a snowstorm settles over the region.

As the winter storm continues, Virginia has seen an increase in crashes on the roads.

Could crumbling schools across Virginia soon be getting the help they need?

As of 6 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, since the beginning of the storm, Virginia State Police have responded to 177 crashes, 14 of which had injuries. One, in northern Virginia, was fatal. Division 1 (Central Va./Richmond) – 38 crashes, 1 with injuries

Richmond residents are breathing a sigh of relief after keeping their power during a winter storm that left hundreds of thousands without electricity in other parts of Virginia.