Hampton Roads residents woke up to a blanket of snow covering the ground after a nor’easter dropped nearly a foot over the Tidewater area.

Officials are encouraging residents to stay off the roads since the storm will likely bring treacherous driving conditions — especially for commuters Wednesday evening and Thursday morning.

Snow is falling across Hampton Roads, prompting closures throughout the region. A winter storm warning is in effect for the Tidewater area, northeastern North Carolina and parts of the Eastern Shore until 6 p.