Weather: Snowquester?!? Early Forecasts Say Loudoun Could Get 10+ Inches of Snow Wednesday

(March 4, 2013) - You might want to put out an APB on your snow shovel -- which may have not been used in two years in parts of Loudoun -- as early forecasts are calling for the possibility of 10+ inches of snow on Wednesday.

Of course, forecasts have been wrong all winter with less than two inches total hitting the ground this dry season but the Capital Weather Gang at WashingtonPost.com has posted a snowfall change for the western suburbs that calls for a 95 percent chance of some snow; 80 percent chance of 5 inches or more; and a 50-50 chance that we could have 10+ inches which would be double the amount of snow total we have gotten this winter and last winter combined.

At 12:41 p.m. Monday the National Weather Service issues a Winter Storm Alert for Loudoun with "more than 5 inches possible ... with the potential for more than a foot somewhere within the watch area". More on the alert:

News: LCSO Prepares Essential Personnel for Potential Severe Weather; Residents Advised to Make Preparations Before the Storm

(Oct. 26. 2012) - With the possibility that Hurricane Sandy may bring severe weather to our area, Loudoun County Sheriff Michael L. Chapman has notified all essential personnel within the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office of the county's severe weather procedures.

Loudoun County officials are also urging residents to prepare now for the possibility of high winds and heavy rains next week. These precautions include simple steps, such as:

News: Forecast Calls for 2 to 5 Inches of Snow for Loudoun

(Feb. 21, 2011) - The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning from 9 p.m. this evening to 7 a.m. Tuesday for Montgomery, Howard, Anne Arundel, Loudoun, Frederick, and Clarke counties. Expect snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches of snow, according to ABC7's Perfect Storm Team, with the heaviest snow to the north.

The rest of the viewing area remains under a Winter Weather Advisory. ABC7 Meteorologists predict 2 to 5 inches of snow in the immediate metro area, with 1 to 2 inches of snow likely to the south.

News: Winter Storm Warning Calls for 5 to 10 Inches of Snow

(Jan. 26, 2011) - Wednesday night's high school athletic schedule has been wiped out due to the expected snowstorm. About an inch overnight closed schools today but five to 10 inches is expected this afternoon and evening. Check back to VivaLoudoun for make-up information.