Warming centers and other assistance facilities have opened across several local cities as Hampton Roads faces frigid temperatures this week.

A winter storm over the weekend has led to some schools and facilities announcing closures and schedule delays. Chesapeake Chesapeake Public Schools operating on a two-hour delay Monday. Franklin City Franklin City Public Schools are closed Monday.

Hampton Roads faces dangerously cold conditions with feels-like temperatures in the teens. Germyah Batey reports live from the Lesner Bridge on icy roads and winter

A good reason to have your HVAC system checked regularly so you not only stay warm, but safe when the cold weather arrives. “Ultimately, that’s the best way to prepare fore the cold," said Winkle.

Hampton Roads lost more than 6,000 federal civilian jobs in 2025, report finds

The National Weather Service issued Cold Weather Advisories for Virginia on Tuesday based on these criteria.

Hampton Roads lost more than 6,000 federal civilian jobs in 2025, a 10.5% drop that outpaces the national decline.

Congestion across Hampton Roads has been steadily increasing in recent years, but transportation officials say the region is not yet at a critical tipping point.