New Delhi, Dec. 8 -- Widespread school delays and closings were in effect across parts of Virginia on Monday, 8 December, as a significant winter weather system moved through the region.

The forecast predicted a combination of an upper-level disturbance and a weak coastal low would generate light to moderate snowfall, with localized heavy bands.

The snow began near or shortly before sunrise west of the Blue Ridge and spread eastward, continuing through most of the daylight hours.

Across most central areas of the state, total snowfall accumulations were generally expected to range between two and four inches.

Cold air was anticipated to move in and thicken throughout the atmosphere, setting the stage for these accumulations.

However, ...