High pressure over the Mid-Atlantic region created calm winds and clear skies during the early morning hours of the 19th.  These conditions in combination with a chilly airmass in place allowed temperatures to plummet into the mid 20s to lower 30s between 3 and 7 AM EDT.  The resulted in a hard freeze which unfortunately was preceded by unseasonably warm weather which had caused many plants to bloom early.  Farmers with budding peach and apple crops and homeowners and nurseries with outdoor vegetation in bloom reported losses.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-01 02:00:00 to 19-APR-01 06:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in AUGUSTA / STAUNTON / WAYNESBORRO, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-01 02:00:00 to 19-APR-01 06:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in KING GEORGE, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-01 02:00:00 to 19-APR-01 06:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in ALBEMARLE / CHARLOTTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-01 02:00:00 to 19-APR-01 06:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in NELSON, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-01 02:00:00 to 19-APR-01 06:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SPOTSYLVANIA / FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-01 02:00:00 to 19-APR-01 06:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-01 02:00:00 to 19-APR-01 06:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-01 02:00:00 to 19-APR-01 06:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-01 02:00:00 to 19-APR-01 06:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in ROCKINGHAM / HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-01 02:00:00 to 19-APR-01 06:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-01 02:00:00 to 19-APR-01 06:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-01 02:00:00 to 19-APR-01 06:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-01 02:00:00 to 19-APR-01 06:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-01 02:00:00 to 19-APR-01 06:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in PAGE, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-01 02:00:00 to 19-APR-01 06:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in FREDERICK / WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-01 02:00:00 to 19-APR-01 06:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-01 02:00:00 to 19-APR-01 06:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-01 02:00:00 to 19-APR-01 06:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-01 02:00:00 to 19-APR-01 06:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in PRINCE WILLIAM / MANASSAS, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-01 02:00:00 to 19-APR-01 06:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-01 02:00:00 to 19-APR-01 06:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-01 02:00:00 to 19-APR-01 06:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.