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Update: 3 p.m.
The Waynesboro Christmas Parade scheduled for 7 p.m. tonight has been canceled.

No makeup date has been announced.

A city official cited the worsening weather conditions and safety concerns as key to the decision.

Update: 3 p.m.
The Central Shenandoah Valley is still under a Winter Storm Warning effective through 7 p.m. Saturday. Snowfall totals of 4 to 7 inches are expected west of the Blue Ridge, and snowfall totals east of the Blue Ridge can reach to 4- to 6-inch range.

 
VDOT Update: 1:45 p.m.
Minor to moderate conditions are on most Shenandoah Valley roads as snow continues to fall in the area. Here are the current road conditions.

Interstate 64, 66 and 81 – Minor to clear conditions. Watch for slush and icy patches.

Primary roads – Moderate conditions in Alleghany, Bath, Highland, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Clarke and Warren counties. Minor conditions are in Augusta, and Rockbridge counties.

Secondary roads – Moderate conditions are in Bath, Rockbridge, Highland, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Clarke and Warren counties. Minor conditions are reported in Alleghany County.

Harrisonburg City is reporting moderate conditions. Staunton and Waynesboro are reporting minor conditions.

  

Downtown Waynesboro: Photos by Chris Graham (posted 10:10 a.m.)


The scene at the intersection of Main and Wayne in Downtown Waynesboro.

 
Left, a view of Main Street United Methodist Church; right, a little
something to get you in the holiday spirits.

 
 

 




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Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

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