A low pressure system developed over the high plains of eastern Colorado on February 23rd and pushed east to the Ohio Valley by February 25th. Abundant warm and moist air just above the surface originating from the Gulf of Mexico was pulled north over the Mid Atlantic ahead of the system. Temperatures at the surface were cold enough for a wintry mix of precipitation to fall over the region beginning late on February 24th and continued through the evening of February 25th.
There was a wide range of snowfall reports across Virginia. Bands of heavier snowfall developed across northern and central Virginia...allowing some locations to receive up to 11 inches of snow within 12 hours. Sleet and freezing rain mixed with snow at times. Schools in Alexandria and Fairfax County delayed school openings by two hours due to icy roadways on Monday, February 26th.

Winter Storm in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 25-FEB-07 00:00:00 to 25-FEB-07 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained Spotters across Arlington, Alexandria and Falls Church reported between 5 and 6 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 to 25-FEB-07 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained Spotters in Standardsville, VA., reported 3 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in PAGE, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 to 25-FEB-07 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter in Luray, VA., reported 7 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 to 25-FEB-07 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained Spotters in Prince William County and the City of Manassas reported between 4 and 7 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 to 25-FEB-07 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cooperative Observers and trained spotters in Rockingham County and the City of Harrisonburg reported between 3 and 6 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in KING GEORGE, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 to 25-FEB-07 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained Spotters in Dahlgren and Fairview beach reported between 1 and 4 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 to 25-FEB-07 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained Spotters in Gordonsville and Orange reported between 1 and 2 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 to 25-FEB-07 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained Spotters throughout Frederick County and the City of Winchester reported between 6 and 8 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 to 25-FEB-07 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A Trained Spotter in Monterey, VA., reported 5 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 to 25-FEB-07 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several NWS Employees and trained spotters throughout Loudoun County reported between 3 and 8 inches of snow. Highest amounts were located in Leesburg and Bluemont.

Winter Weather in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 to 25-FEB-07 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A Trained Spotter in Ruckersville, VA., reported 3 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 to 25-FEB-07 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained Spotters in Augusta County and the City of Staunton reported between 1 and 4 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 to 25-FEB-07 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained Spotters in Culpeper and Rixeyville reported between 3 and 5 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 to 25-FEB-07 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A Trained Spotter in Berryville, VA., reported 5 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 to 25-FEB-07 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained Spotters throughout Fairfax County reported between 5 and 6 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 to 25-FEB-07 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained Spotters throughout Fauquier County reported between 5 and 8 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 to 25-FEB-07 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained Spotters in Shenandoah County reported between 5 and 11 inches of snow. Willow Grove was the highest amount, while most locations reported 5 to 7 inches.

Winter Weather in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 to 25-FEB-07 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained Spotters in Sperryville and Castleton reported between 2 and 4 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 to 25-FEB-07 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained Spotters in New Post and the City of Fredericksburg reported between 1 and 3 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 to 25-FEB-07 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained Spotters in Stafford and Aquia Harbour reported between 4 and 6 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 to 25-FEB-07 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained Spotters in Linden and Front Royal reported between 5 and 6 inches of snow.