A time-honored snow day tradition returned to Virginia Tech on Friday! Hundreds of students took to the drillfield in another cadets vs. civilians snowball fight at the college.

Much of Southwest and Central Virginia is waking up to a winter surprise Friday morning.

Stay updated on the latest ice and snow forecasts in Southwest and Central Virginia with WSLS Weather Authority.

According to a May 2024 analysis from the Associated Press, more than 2,300 deaths due to excessive heat occurred in the U.S. in 2023, a record-breaking high.