How do you like to spend a snow day in RVA? | Photo by @annetate
Another snow day is on the calendar this week for RVA.
Forecasters are predicting 4-9 inches of snow in Richmond on Wednesday, Feb. 19 + Thursday, Feb. 20. Additionally, freezing temperatures, wind, and flooding are all strong possibilities during and after the winter storm.
As a result, some rivers — including the James River at Richmond Locks — are under a flood warning. These will remain under the warning until further notice, per the National Weather Service.
A majority of the snow is expected Wednesday afternoon and the first half of Thursday, according to NWS reports. This will also bring icy conditions to southern parts of the state, making travel “difficult to impossible” for some areas. Other areas are expected to be inconvenienced, so it’s best to check with VDOT for updates.
So what caused this storm? Wind data shows jet streams could be playing a big role here, and you can read all about them here.
Enjoy bites from Polpetti, The Mantu, Sugar + Twine, and The Mayor, plus drinks from Center of the Universe Brewing, Quirk, and more.
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The Inclement Weather Shelter and Overflow Shelter will be open nonstop from Wednesday, Feb. 19 through Saturday, Feb. 22 due to the pending snowstorm. They will operate on normal hours today, which is 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. (CBS 6)
Concert
TLC is coming to RVA. The Grammy Award-winning group will play at Brown’s Island on May 24. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 21 at 10 a.m. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Festival
The 39th Annual Irish Festival is returning to Richmond on Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16. The parade and 5K are also returning this year + families can join in for Irish music, dancing, food, and activities. (ABC 8)
Eat
Seven restaurants in Richmond are offering pay-what-you-can deals for the next three days. They are: Urban Hang Suite, Charles Kitchen, Mama J’s Kitchen, Philly Vegan, Croaker’s Spot, Inner City Blues, and The Original Ronnie’s. Hours vary with some restaurants opening as early as 7 a.m. (South Richmond News)
Watch
It’s a busy week for Mama J’s. The local, Black-owned restaurant will be featured on “Good Morning America” today around 8 a.m. The segment is apart of an ongoing series about Black Wall Streets in the US. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Community
When you think about Richmond, what local businesses come to mind? We’re positive you just started a mental list, and we’d love to compare notes. Share your favorites with us by Friday, February 21. Ready, set, nominate.
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📺 RVA on SNL
The “Saturday Night Live” main stage, recreated for exhibit at Museum of Broadcast Communications. | Steven Dahlman
“Saturday Night Live” is celebrating its 50th anniversary and we are taking a look back through its history to find the times RVA has been live from New York.
Jason Mraz
This infectious songwriter was the musical guest on January 31, 2009 with celebrity host Steve Martin. Mraz performed “I’m Yours” then later brough Colbie Caillat on-stage for a duet performance of “Lucky.”
D’Angelo
The famed R&B artist was the musical guest on January 31, 2015 with celebrity host J.K. Simmons. D’Angelo, alongside The Vanguard, performed “Really Love” followed by “The Charade.” Ironically, this was during the show’s 40th anniversary celebrations.
Lucy Dacus
Dacus is a member of the trio band boygenius, which was the musical guest on Nov. 11, 2023 with celebrity host Timothée Chalamet. The band performed “Not Strong Enough” and “Satanist.”
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This No. 1 best-selling exercise dress. Wear it for your afternoon walk, then add a cardigan for dinner and cocktails.
I had a blast watching all the SNL coverage, especially Sunday night’s show. The Q+A with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler was the best sketch of the entire evening, and I will not be taking any questions about that fact.
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