Woodbridge Weather: 2017 Snowstorm Live Feed

(Updated at 6:45 p.m.) WOODBRIDGE, VA — The Nor'easter Stella is fast approaching Woodbridge, and she's bringing lots of snow with it. We'll be keeping a live stream of updates on the weather — and any changes to the forecast — in this post throughout the day, so stay tuned.

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How much are we going to get? Weather.com says the area will get 8 to 13 inches of snow, while Prince William County says to expect 6 to 10 inches based on National Weather Service forecasts. But things could change depending on the storm's track

When is it going to hit? The heaviest snow will take place between 9 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. Tuesday.

Are you sure it's going to hit? Well, the latest from the area arm of the National Weather Service calls for a 100 percent chance of heavy snow.

UPDATE: Prince William Public Schools will be closed Tuesday.

UPDATE: The latest projection from the National Weather Service indicates that snowfall totals will be 4 to 6 inches in Washington, D.C. and points north and west of the city. In Prince George's County and southward, it will be in the 2 to 4 inches range.

And it's not just the snow -- it's going to be windy too, with gusts projected to be up to 30 to 40 miles per hour.

UPDATE: Va. Gov. Terry McAuliffe declares state of emergency.

EARLIER: The Capital Weather Gang has just posted a major update to its forecast, and unfortunately, there's still not a whole lot of clarity on what we're going to get here in Woodbridge. The D.C. area is teetering right on the edge of a lot of snow and almost no snow at all, according to the Capital Weather Gang: "Overnight, conditions will vary considerably over short distances. You may only have to travel 10 miles to go from 5-10 inches of snow to very little."

However, CWG thinks that on the whole, our likely snowfall totals are decreasing: "Inside the Beltway, 2-4 inches of snow and sleet is most likely, with amounts quickly increasing to the north and west, and decreasing to the south and east."

The county has provided three key factors to bear in mind:

1. Be Prepared

• Have an emergency preparedness kit and a plan. Check out this video on tips for emergency preparedness, and see why this news anchor is taken completely off guard!
• Visit www.ready.gov for more information about creating an emergency preparedness plan.

2. Stay Informed

• We will update information related to any impacts the storm will have on Prince William County here on our website, as well as the County's Facebook and Twitter accounts.
• The County's Police Department and Department of Fire and Rescue have social media accounts. Please consider following them to stay informed.
• Know about road closures in the county by visiting the county's Road Closure Application or signing up to receive text/email notifications.
• The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for treating and clearing public roads in Prince William County. VDOT has multiple resources you can use:

• 1-800-FOR-ROAD to report road conditions
• www.vdotplows.org for the 24/7 status of plows and trucks (available when two inches have accumulated)
• @VaDOTNOVA on Twitter
• Snow Removal Fact Sheet

3. Know who to call

• Emergencies – Please contact 9-1-1 for emergency situations only.
• Police Non-Emergency Line -If you have a situation requiring police that does not need emergency response, please call 703-792-6500.
• Utilities – If you experience loss of power, contact your utility provider:
  • Dominion Power: 888-DOM-HELP (888-366-4357)
  • NOVEC: 703-335-0500 or 888-335-0500
  • Washington Gas: 703-750-1400 or 800-752-7520

Meanwhile, Here are some need-to-know tips and resources in case the power goes out in the storm.

Dominion Power:

• Report a power outage and check the status on an outage.
• Or call 866-366-4357.
• Northern Virginia outage map.
• Outage safety and preparations.
• Outage FAQ.

NOVEC:

• Report power outages.
• Or call 703-335-0500, 888-335-0500.
• Northern Virginia outage map.

Preparation Tips from Dominion Virginia Power and Ready.gov:

Make a habit of keeping mobile phones and other portable devices charged.

• Keep stock of matches, candles, flashlights and batteries nearby.
• Bookmark our Website (www.dom.com) on your mobile devices so you can easily report and check the status of outages.
• Keep extra water and non-perishable foods on hand.
• If you have access to an OUTSIDE generator, have an electric cord long enough to keep the generator at least 20 feet from any door, window, or vent.
• Make specific plans for how you will avoid driving.

When the power goes out:

• Close off unused rooms to consolidate and retain heat.
• Wear layered clothing and use blankets or sleeping bags to stay warm.
• NEVER use generators, outdoor heating or cooking equipment, such as a grill, camp stove, or a gasoline or propane heater, indoors.

If your home loses power or heat for more than a few hours, you may want to go to a designated public shelter if you can get there safely. Text SHELTER + your ZIP code to 43362 (4FEMA) to find the nearest shelter in your area (e.g., SHELTER 20472).

Image via Prince William County