Richmond's forecast: another cold, snowy weekend

State of play: A coastal storm looks increasingly likely to bring another bout of wintry weather to the region, according to the latest National Weather Service briefing.

• It's still a little early to forecast specifics, meteorologists say, but for now, Richmond has around a 30% of seeing 3 inches or more of snow and a 20% chance of seeing 6 inches or more.

Yes, but: Unlike last weekend's snow-sleet-ice combo, this one will likely bring just snow, something locals can shovel, plows can more easily clear and that doesn't threaten power lines.

But, but, but: The super frigid temperatures are expected to stick around through the weekend, so the roads will likely still be terrible in some neighborhoods.

Timeline: Flurries could start as early as Friday night or Saturday morning, but Saturday into Sunday is when the real action happens.

• Details should become clearer by Thursday night or Friday morning, per NWS.

What we're watching: How close the coastal storm gets to the actual coast. The closer it gets to the coast, the more likely it is that Richmond will get snow — and more of it.