Winter Storm in CHARLES CITY, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-00 01:00:00 to 25-JAN-00 20:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A significant winter storm dumped over one foot of snow across much of central and eastern Virginia, with isolated amounts of up to 19 inches reported.  There was also significant blowing and drifting of snow as winds gusted over 30 mph during the storm.  The Richmond International Airport was closed during this storm.  A very cold air mass built into the region after the storm, preserving the snowpack for over a week in many areas.  Snow drifts of 3 to 5 feet were reported, especially in the south central Virginia counties of Dinwiddie, Brunswick, and Mecklenburg.  Specific county totals were: Mecklenburg county 13 to 16 inches, Lunenburg county 13 to 14 inches, Brunswick county 12 inches, Nottoway county 12 to 15 inches, Dinwiddie county including Petersburg city 14 to 18 inches, Prince George county including Hopewell 10 to 15 inches, Chesterfield county including Colonial Heights 9 to 15 inches, Charles City county 15 inches, Henrico county including Richmond city 10 to 12.5 inches, New Kent county 16 inches, Hanover county 9 to 12 inches, King William county 12 to 16 inches, King and Queen county 14 to 16 inches, Caroline county 12 inches, Essex county 16 to 17 inches, Richmond county 11 to 12 inches, Westmoreland county 12 to 13 inches, and Northumberland county 12 inches.

Winter Storm in HENRICO, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-00 01:00:00 to 25-JAN-00 20:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A significant winter storm dumped over one foot of snow across much of central and eastern Virginia, with isolated amounts of up to 19 inches reported.  There was also significant blowing and drifting of snow as winds gusted over 30 mph during the storm.  The Richmond International Airport was closed during this storm.  A very cold air mass built into the region after the storm, preserving the snowpack for over a week in many areas.  Snow drifts of 3 to 5 feet were reported, especially in the south central Virginia counties of Dinwiddie, Brunswick, and Mecklenburg.  Specific county totals were: Mecklenburg county 13 to 16 inches, Lunenburg county 13 to 14 inches, Brunswick county 12 inches, Nottoway county 12 to 15 inches, Dinwiddie county including Petersburg city 14 to 18 inches, Prince George county including Hopewell 10 to 15 inches, Chesterfield county including Colonial Heights 9 to 15 inches, Charles City county 15 inches, Henrico county including Richmond city 10 to 12.5 inches, New Kent county 16 inches, Hanover county 9 to 12 inches, King William county 12 to 16 inches, King and Queen county 14 to 16 inches, Caroline county 12 inches, Essex county 16 to 17 inches, Richmond county 11 to 12 inches, Westmoreland county 12 to 13 inches, and Northumberland county 12 inches.

Winter Storm in NORTHUMBERLAND, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-00 01:00:00 to 25-JAN-00 20:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A significant winter storm dumped over one foot of snow across much of central and eastern Virginia, with isolated amounts of up to 19 inches reported.  There was also significant blowing and drifting of snow as winds gusted over 30 mph during the storm.  The Richmond International Airport was closed during this storm.  A very cold air mass built into the region after the storm, preserving the snowpack for over a week in many areas.  Snow drifts of 3 to 5 feet were reported, especially in the south central Virginia counties of Dinwiddie, Brunswick, and Mecklenburg.  Specific county totals were: Mecklenburg county 13 to 16 inches, Lunenburg county 13 to 14 inches, Brunswick county 12 inches, Nottoway county 12 to 15 inches, Dinwiddie county including Petersburg city 14 to 18 inches, Prince George county including Hopewell 10 to 15 inches, Chesterfield county including Colonial Heights 9 to 15 inches, Charles City county 15 inches, Henrico county including Richmond city 10 to 12.5 inches, New Kent county 16 inches, Hanover county 9 to 12 inches, King William county 12 to 16 inches, King and Queen county 14 to 16 inches, Caroline county 12 inches, Essex county 16 to 17 inches, Richmond county 11 to 12 inches, Westmoreland county 12 to 13 inches, and Northumberland county 12 inches.

Winter Storm in BRUNSWICK, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-00 01:00:00 to 25-JAN-00 20:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A significant winter storm dumped over one foot of snow across much of central and eastern Virginia, with isolated amounts of up to 19 inches reported.  There was also significant blowing and drifting of snow as winds gusted over 30 mph during the storm.  The Richmond International Airport was closed during this storm.  A very cold air mass built into the region after the storm, preserving the snowpack for over a week in many areas.  Snow drifts of 3 to 5 feet were reported, especially in the south central Virginia counties of Dinwiddie, Brunswick, and Mecklenburg.  Specific county totals were: Mecklenburg county 13 to 16 inches, Lunenburg county 13 to 14 inches, Brunswick county 12 inches, Nottoway county 12 to 15 inches, Dinwiddie county including Petersburg city 14 to 18 inches, Prince George county including Hopewell 10 to 15 inches, Chesterfield county including Colonial Heights 9 to 15 inches, Charles City county 15 inches, Henrico county including Richmond city 10 to 12.5 inches, New Kent county 16 inches, Hanover county 9 to 12 inches, King William county 12 to 16 inches, King and Queen county 14 to 16 inches, Caroline county 12 inches, Essex county 16 to 17 inches, Richmond county 11 to 12 inches, Westmoreland county 12 to 13 inches, and Northumberland county 12 inches.

Winter Storm in LUNENBURG, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-00 01:00:00 to 25-JAN-00 20:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A significant winter storm dumped over one foot of snow across much of central and eastern Virginia, with isolated amounts of up to 19 inches reported.  There was also significant blowing and drifting of snow as winds gusted over 30 mph during the storm.  The Richmond International Airport was closed during this storm.  A very cold air mass built into the region after the storm, preserving the snowpack for over a week in many areas.  Snow drifts of 3 to 5 feet were reported, especially in the south central Virginia counties of Dinwiddie, Brunswick, and Mecklenburg.  Specific county totals were: Mecklenburg county 13 to 16 inches, Lunenburg county 13 to 14 inches, Brunswick county 12 inches, Nottoway county 12 to 15 inches, Dinwiddie county including Petersburg city 14 to 18 inches, Prince George county including Hopewell 10 to 15 inches, Chesterfield county including Colonial Heights 9 to 15 inches, Charles City county 15 inches, Henrico county including Richmond city 10 to 12.5 inches, New Kent county 16 inches, Hanover county 9 to 12 inches, King William county 12 to 16 inches, King and Queen county 14 to 16 inches, Caroline county 12 inches, Essex county 16 to 17 inches, Richmond county 11 to 12 inches, Westmoreland county 12 to 13 inches, and Northumberland county 12 inches.

Winter Storm in NEW KENT, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-00 01:00:00 to 25-JAN-00 20:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A significant winter storm dumped over one foot of snow across much of central and eastern Virginia, with isolated amounts of up to 19 inches reported.  There was also significant blowing and drifting of snow as winds gusted over 30 mph during the storm.  The Richmond International Airport was closed during this storm.  A very cold air mass built into the region after the storm, preserving the snowpack for over a week in many areas.  Snow drifts of 3 to 5 feet were reported, especially in the south central Virginia counties of Dinwiddie, Brunswick, and Mecklenburg.  Specific county totals were: Mecklenburg county 13 to 16 inches, Lunenburg county 13 to 14 inches, Brunswick county 12 inches, Nottoway county 12 to 15 inches, Dinwiddie county including Petersburg city 14 to 18 inches, Prince George county including Hopewell 10 to 15 inches, Chesterfield county including Colonial Heights 9 to 15 inches, Charles City county 15 inches, Henrico county including Richmond city 10 to 12.5 inches, New Kent county 16 inches, Hanover county 9 to 12 inches, King William county 12 to 16 inches, King and Queen county 14 to 16 inches, Caroline county 12 inches, Essex county 16 to 17 inches, Richmond county 11 to 12 inches, Westmoreland county 12 to 13 inches, and Northumberland county 12 inches.

Winter Storm in HANOVER, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-00 01:00:00 to 25-JAN-00 20:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A significant winter storm dumped over one foot of snow across much of central and eastern Virginia, with isolated amounts of up to 19 inches reported.  There was also significant blowing and drifting of snow as winds gusted over 30 mph during the storm.  The Richmond International Airport was closed during this storm.  A very cold air mass built into the region after the storm, preserving the snowpack for over a week in many areas.  Snow drifts of 3 to 5 feet were reported, especially in the south central Virginia counties of Dinwiddie, Brunswick, and Mecklenburg.  Specific county totals were: Mecklenburg county 13 to 16 inches, Lunenburg county 13 to 14 inches, Brunswick county 12 inches, Nottoway county 12 to 15 inches, Dinwiddie county including Petersburg city 14 to 18 inches, Prince George county including Hopewell 10 to 15 inches, Chesterfield county including Colonial Heights 9 to 15 inches, Charles City county 15 inches, Henrico county including Richmond city 10 to 12.5 inches, New Kent county 16 inches, Hanover county 9 to 12 inches, King William county 12 to 16 inches, King and Queen county 14 to 16 inches, Caroline county 12 inches, Essex county 16 to 17 inches, Richmond county 11 to 12 inches, Westmoreland county 12 to 13 inches, and Northumberland county 12 inches.

Winter Storm in NOTTOWAY, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-00 01:00:00 to 25-JAN-00 20:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A significant winter storm dumped over one foot of snow across much of central and eastern Virginia, with isolated amounts of up to 19 inches reported.  There was also significant blowing and drifting of snow as winds gusted over 30 mph during the storm.  The Richmond International Airport was closed during this storm.  A very cold air mass built into the region after the storm, preserving the snowpack for over a week in many areas.  Snow drifts of 3 to 5 feet were reported, especially in the south central Virginia counties of Dinwiddie, Brunswick, and Mecklenburg.  Specific county totals were: Mecklenburg county 13 to 16 inches, Lunenburg county 13 to 14 inches, Brunswick county 12 inches, Nottoway county 12 to 15 inches, Dinwiddie county including Petersburg city 14 to 18 inches, Prince George county including Hopewell 10 to 15 inches, Chesterfield county including Colonial Heights 9 to 15 inches, Charles City county 15 inches, Henrico county including Richmond city 10 to 12.5 inches, New Kent county 16 inches, Hanover county 9 to 12 inches, King William county 12 to 16 inches, King and Queen county 14 to 16 inches, Caroline county 12 inches, Essex county 16 to 17 inches, Richmond county 11 to 12 inches, Westmoreland county 12 to 13 inches, and Northumberland county 12 inches.

Winter Storm in MECKLENBURG, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-00 01:00:00 to 25-JAN-00 20:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A significant winter storm dumped over one foot of snow across much of central and eastern Virginia, with isolated amounts of up to 19 inches reported.  There was also significant blowing and drifting of snow as winds gusted over 30 mph during the storm.  The Richmond International Airport was closed during this storm.  A very cold air mass built into the region after the storm, preserving the snowpack for over a week in many areas.  Snow drifts of 3 to 5 feet were reported, especially in the south central Virginia counties of Dinwiddie, Brunswick, and Mecklenburg.  Specific county totals were: Mecklenburg county 13 to 16 inches, Lunenburg county 13 to 14 inches, Brunswick county 12 inches, Nottoway county 12 to 15 inches, Dinwiddie county including Petersburg city 14 to 18 inches, Prince George county including Hopewell 10 to 15 inches, Chesterfield county including Colonial Heights 9 to 15 inches, Charles City county 15 inches, Henrico county including Richmond city 10 to 12.5 inches, New Kent county 16 inches, Hanover county 9 to 12 inches, King William county 12 to 16 inches, King and Queen county 14 to 16 inches, Caroline county 12 inches, Essex county 16 to 17 inches, Richmond county 11 to 12 inches, Westmoreland county 12 to 13 inches, and Northumberland county 12 inches.

Winter Storm in DINWIDDIE, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-00 01:00:00 to 25-JAN-00 20:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A significant winter storm dumped over one foot of snow across much of central and eastern Virginia, with isolated amounts of up to 19 inches reported.  There was also significant blowing and drifting of snow as winds gusted over 30 mph during the storm.  The Richmond International Airport was closed during this storm.  A very cold air mass built into the region after the storm, preserving the snowpack for over a week in many areas.  Snow drifts of 3 to 5 feet were reported, especially in the south central Virginia counties of Dinwiddie, Brunswick, and Mecklenburg.  Specific county totals were: Mecklenburg county 13 to 16 inches, Lunenburg county 13 to 14 inches, Brunswick county 12 inches, Nottoway county 12 to 15 inches, Dinwiddie county including Petersburg city 14 to 18 inches, Prince George county including Hopewell 10 to 15 inches, Chesterfield county including Colonial Heights 9 to 15 inches, Charles City county 15 inches, Henrico county including Richmond city 10 to 12.5 inches, New Kent county 16 inches, Hanover county 9 to 12 inches, King William county 12 to 16 inches, King and Queen county 14 to 16 inches, Caroline county 12 inches, Essex county 16 to 17 inches, Richmond county 11 to 12 inches, Westmoreland county 12 to 13 inches, and Northumberland county 12 inches.

Winter Storm in SUSSEX, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-00 01:00:00 to 25-JAN-00 20:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

A significant winter storm dumped over one foot of snow across much of central and eastern Virginia, with isolated amounts of up to 19 inches reported.  There was also significant blowing and drifting of snow as winds gusted over 30 mph during the storm.  The Richmond International Airport was closed during this storm.  A very cold air mass built into the region after the storm, preserving the snowpack for over a week in many areas.  Snow drifts of 3 to 5 feet were reported, especially in the south central Virginia counties of Dinwiddie, Brunswick, and Mecklenburg.  Specific county totals were: Mecklenburg county 13 to 16 inches, Lunenburg county 13 to 14 inches, Brunswick county 12 inches, Nottoway county 12 to 15 inches, Dinwiddie county including Petersburg city 14 to 18 inches, Prince George county including Hopewell 10 to 15 inches, Chesterfield county including Colonial Heights 9 to 15 inches, Charles City county 15 inches, Henrico county including Richmond city 10 to 12.5 inches, New Kent county 16 inches, Hanover county 9 to 12 inches, King William county 12 to 16 inches, King and Queen county 14 to 16 inches, Caroline county 12 inches, Essex county 16 to 17 inches, Richmond county 11 to 12 inches, Westmoreland county 12 to 13 inches, and Northumberland county 12 inches.

Winter Storm in KING AND QUEEN, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-00 01:00:00 to 25-JAN-00 20:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A significant winter storm dumped over one foot of snow across much of central and eastern Virginia, with isolated amounts of up to 19 inches reported.  There was also significant blowing and drifting of snow as winds gusted over 30 mph during the storm.  The Richmond International Airport was closed during this storm.  A very cold air mass built into the region after the storm, preserving the snowpack for over a week in many areas.  Snow drifts of 3 to 5 feet were reported, especially in the south central Virginia counties of Dinwiddie, Brunswick, and Mecklenburg.  Specific county totals were: Mecklenburg county 13 to 16 inches, Lunenburg county 13 to 14 inches, Brunswick county 12 inches, Nottoway county 12 to 15 inches, Dinwiddie county including Petersburg city 14 to 18 inches, Prince George county including Hopewell 10 to 15 inches, Chesterfield county including Colonial Heights 9 to 15 inches, Charles City county 15 inches, Henrico county including Richmond city 10 to 12.5 inches, New Kent county 16 inches, Hanover county 9 to 12 inches, King William county 12 to 16 inches, King and Queen county 14 to 16 inches, Caroline county 12 inches, Essex county 16 to 17 inches, Richmond county 11 to 12 inches, Westmoreland county 12 to 13 inches, and Northumberland county 12 inches.

Winter Storm in KING WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-00 01:00:00 to 25-JAN-00 20:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A significant winter storm dumped over one foot of snow across much of central and eastern Virginia, with isolated amounts of up to 19 inches reported.  There was also significant blowing and drifting of snow as winds gusted over 30 mph during the storm.  The Richmond International Airport was closed during this storm.  A very cold air mass built into the region after the storm, preserving the snowpack for over a week in many areas.  Snow drifts of 3 to 5 feet were reported, especially in the south central Virginia counties of Dinwiddie, Brunswick, and Mecklenburg.  Specific county totals were: Mecklenburg county 13 to 16 inches, Lunenburg county 13 to 14 inches, Brunswick county 12 inches, Nottoway county 12 to 15 inches, Dinwiddie county including Petersburg city 14 to 18 inches, Prince George county including Hopewell 10 to 15 inches, Chesterfield county including Colonial Heights 9 to 15 inches, Charles City county 15 inches, Henrico county including Richmond city 10 to 12.5 inches, New Kent county 16 inches, Hanover county 9 to 12 inches, King William county 12 to 16 inches, King and Queen county 14 to 16 inches, Caroline county 12 inches, Essex county 16 to 17 inches, Richmond county 11 to 12 inches, Westmoreland county 12 to 13 inches, and Northumberland county 12 inches.

Winter Storm in ESSEX, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-00 01:00:00 to 25-JAN-00 20:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A significant winter storm dumped over one foot of snow across much of central and eastern Virginia, with isolated amounts of up to 19 inches reported.  There was also significant blowing and drifting of snow as winds gusted over 30 mph during the storm.  The Richmond International Airport was closed during this storm.  A very cold air mass built into the region after the storm, preserving the snowpack for over a week in many areas.  Snow drifts of 3 to 5 feet were reported, especially in the south central Virginia counties of Dinwiddie, Brunswick, and Mecklenburg.  Specific county totals were: Mecklenburg county 13 to 16 inches, Lunenburg county 13 to 14 inches, Brunswick county 12 inches, Nottoway county 12 to 15 inches, Dinwiddie county including Petersburg city 14 to 18 inches, Prince George county including Hopewell 10 to 15 inches, Chesterfield county including Colonial Heights 9 to 15 inches, Charles City county 15 inches, Henrico county including Richmond city 10 to 12.5 inches, New Kent county 16 inches, Hanover county 9 to 12 inches, King William county 12 to 16 inches, King and Queen county 14 to 16 inches, Caroline county 12 inches, Essex county 16 to 17 inches, Richmond county 11 to 12 inches, Westmoreland county 12 to 13 inches, and Northumberland county 12 inches.

Winter Storm in PRINCE GEORGE, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-00 01:00:00 to 25-JAN-00 20:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

A significant winter storm dumped over one foot of snow across much of central and eastern Virginia, with isolated amounts of up to 19 inches reported.  There was also significant blowing and drifting of snow as winds gusted over 30 mph during the storm.  The Richmond International Airport was closed during this storm.  A very cold air mass built into the region after the storm, preserving the snowpack for over a week in many areas.  Snow drifts of 3 to 5 feet were reported, especially in the south central Virginia counties of Dinwiddie, Brunswick, and Mecklenburg.  Specific county totals were: Mecklenburg county 13 to 16 inches, Lunenburg county 13 to 14 inches, Brunswick county 12 inches, Nottoway county 12 to 15 inches, Dinwiddie county including Petersburg city 14 to 18 inches, Prince George county including Hopewell 10 to 15 inches, Chesterfield county including Colonial Heights 9 to 15 inches, Charles City county 15 inches, Henrico county including Richmond city 10 to 12.5 inches, New Kent county 16 inches, Hanover county 9 to 12 inches, King William county 12 to 16 inches, King and Queen county 14 to 16 inches, Caroline county 12 inches, Essex county 16 to 17 inches, Richmond county 11 to 12 inches, Westmoreland county 12 to 13 inches, and Northumberland county 12 inches.

Winter Storm in CHESTERFIELD, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-00 01:00:00 to 25-JAN-00 20:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A significant winter storm dumped over one foot of snow across much of central and eastern Virginia, with isolated amounts of up to 19 inches reported.  There was also significant blowing and drifting of snow as winds gusted over 30 mph during the storm.  The Richmond International Airport was closed during this storm.  A very cold air mass built into the region after the storm, preserving the snowpack for over a week in many areas.  Snow drifts of 3 to 5 feet were reported, especially in the south central Virginia counties of Dinwiddie, Brunswick, and Mecklenburg.  Specific county totals were: Mecklenburg county 13 to 16 inches, Lunenburg county 13 to 14 inches, Brunswick county 12 inches, Nottoway county 12 to 15 inches, Dinwiddie county including Petersburg city 14 to 18 inches, Prince George county including Hopewell 10 to 15 inches, Chesterfield county including Colonial Heights 9 to 15 inches, Charles City county 15 inches, Henrico county including Richmond city 10 to 12.5 inches, New Kent county 16 inches, Hanover county 9 to 12 inches, King William county 12 to 16 inches, King and Queen county 14 to 16 inches, Caroline county 12 inches, Essex county 16 to 17 inches, Richmond county 11 to 12 inches, Westmoreland county 12 to 13 inches, and Northumberland county 12 inches.

Winter Storm in RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-00 01:00:00 to 25-JAN-00 20:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A significant winter storm dumped over one foot of snow across much of central and eastern Virginia, with isolated amounts of up to 19 inches reported.  There was also significant blowing and drifting of snow as winds gusted over 30 mph during the storm.  The Richmond International Airport was closed during this storm.  A very cold air mass built into the region after the storm, preserving the snowpack for over a week in many areas.  Snow drifts of 3 to 5 feet were reported, especially in the south central Virginia counties of Dinwiddie, Brunswick, and Mecklenburg.  Specific county totals were: Mecklenburg county 13 to 16 inches, Lunenburg county 13 to 14 inches, Brunswick county 12 inches, Nottoway county 12 to 15 inches, Dinwiddie county including Petersburg city 14 to 18 inches, Prince George county including Hopewell 10 to 15 inches, Chesterfield county including Colonial Heights 9 to 15 inches, Charles City county 15 inches, Henrico county including Richmond city 10 to 12.5 inches, New Kent county 16 inches, Hanover county 9 to 12 inches, King William county 12 to 16 inches, King and Queen county 14 to 16 inches, Caroline county 12 inches, Essex county 16 to 17 inches, Richmond county 11 to 12 inches, Westmoreland county 12 to 13 inches, and Northumberland county 12 inches.

Winter Storm in WESTMORELAND, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-00 01:00:00 to 25-JAN-00 20:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A significant winter storm dumped over one foot of snow across much of central and eastern Virginia, with isolated amounts of up to 19 inches reported.  There was also significant blowing and drifting of snow as winds gusted over 30 mph during the storm.  The Richmond International Airport was closed during this storm.  A very cold air mass built into the region after the storm, preserving the snowpack for over a week in many areas.  Snow drifts of 3 to 5 feet were reported, especially in the south central Virginia counties of Dinwiddie, Brunswick, and Mecklenburg.  Specific county totals were: Mecklenburg county 13 to 16 inches, Lunenburg county 13 to 14 inches, Brunswick county 12 inches, Nottoway county 12 to 15 inches, Dinwiddie county including Petersburg city 14 to 18 inches, Prince George county including Hopewell 10 to 15 inches, Chesterfield county including Colonial Heights 9 to 15 inches, Charles City county 15 inches, Henrico county including Richmond city 10 to 12.5 inches, New Kent county 16 inches, Hanover county 9 to 12 inches, King William county 12 to 16 inches, King and Queen county 14 to 16 inches, Caroline county 12 inches, Essex county 16 to 17 inches, Richmond county 11 to 12 inches, Westmoreland county 12 to 13 inches, and Northumberland county 12 inches.

Winter Storm in CAROLINE, VIRGINIA
From 25-JAN-00 01:00:00 to 25-JAN-00 20:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A significant winter storm dumped over one foot of snow across much of central and eastern Virginia, with isolated amounts of up to 19 inches reported.  There was also significant blowing and drifting of snow as winds gusted over 30 mph during the storm.  The Richmond International Airport was closed during this storm.  A very cold air mass built into the region after the storm, preserving the snowpack for over a week in many areas.  Snow drifts of 3 to 5 feet were reported, especially in the south central Virginia counties of Dinwiddie, Brunswick, and Mecklenburg.  Specific county totals were: Mecklenburg county 13 to 16 inches, Lunenburg county 13 to 14 inches, Brunswick county 12 inches, Nottoway county 12 to 15 inches, Dinwiddie county including Petersburg city 14 to 18 inches, Prince George county including Hopewell 10 to 15 inches, Chesterfield county including Colonial Heights 9 to 15 inches, Charles City county 15 inches, Henrico county including Richmond city 10 to 12.5 inches, New Kent county 16 inches, Hanover county 9 to 12 inches, King William county 12 to 16 inches, King and Queen county 14 to 16 inches, Caroline county 12 inches, Essex county 16 to 17 inches, Richmond county 11 to 12 inches, Westmoreland county 12 to 13 inches, and Northumberland county 12 inches.