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Meteorologist Edward Shaw breaks down what caused the Blizzard of 1996.

Significant rainfall and unseasonably warm temperatures are expected to impact Southwest and Central Virginia through the weekend, with winds picking up and cooler weather on the way.

As you are headed out the door this morning, you may only need a light jacket! Temperatures are very mild. We will quickly warm up into the 60s by noon and reach a high of 63 degrees.

Most of us will enjoy well-above-normal warmth, with Southwest Virginia hitting near 60 degrees by this afternoon. 🌤️

We'll get a taste of spring this week with warmer temperatures sweeping across the country! As kids head back to school this morning, it will be cold out there with temperatures warming above normal by the afternoon.

Though today may be a tad chilly, a warm up is ahead!