A low pressure system moved out of the Southern Plains and strengthened off the southeast coast February 12th through 14th, bringing accumulating wintry precipitation to much of northern Virginia beginning during the afternoon and evening hours of February 12th and continued through the early morning hours of February 14th. The heaviest precipitation occurred February 13th as the low pressure system intensified off the coast.
Snow and sleet accumulations ranged from 1 to 7 inches and ice accumulations ranged from a tenth to three quarters of an inch. This mix of sleet, snow and freezing rain created a very hard and thick layer of ice. Many snow plows were not equipped to handle such heavy precipitation, leading to longer wait times for roadways and sidewalks to be cleared. Icy road conditions lead to dozens of car accidents across the region. Schools were closed for much of the week. Several restaurants and florists reported reduced Valentines��� Day sales due to the hazardous road conditions.
The Washington Post reported that a 15 year old girl in Bluemont, VA., was killed when a strong wind gust sent portions of a large old tree fell. Wind gusts around the region ranged from 20 to 25 mph with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Strong Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 14-FEB-07 15:00:00 to 14-FEB-07 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 30.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Washington Post reported that a 15 year old girl in Bluemont, VA., was killed when a strong wind gust sent portions of a large old tree fell. Wind gusts around the region ranged from 20 to 25 mph with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Winter Storm in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 12-FEB-07 23:00:00 to 14-FEB-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported 3 to 4 inches of snow in Arlington, VA.

Winter Storm in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 12-FEB-07 23:00:00 to 14-FEB-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cooperative Observers and trained spotters reported 1 to 3 inches of snow in Augusta County and 1 to 2 inches of snow in the City of Waynesboro. A half inch of ice was also reported in both Fishersville and the City of Waynesboro.

Winter Storm in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 12-FEB-07 23:00:00 to 14-FEB-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained Spotters reported 1 to 2 inches of snow and sleet and a half inch of ice in Spotsylvania County.

Winter Storm in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 12-FEB-07 23:00:00 to 14-FEB-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A Trained Spotter reported 2 inches of snow and sleet and a quarter inch of ice in Stafford, VA.

Winter Storm in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 12-FEB-07 23:00:00 to 14-FEB-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 4 to 5 inches of snow and a quarter inch of ice in Berryville.

Winter Storm in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 12-FEB-07 23:00:00 to 14-FEB-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A Cooperative Observer reported between 2 and 3 inches of snow in Boston, VA.

Winter Storm in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 12-FEB-07 23:00:00 to 14-FEB-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A Broadcast Meteorologist and a trained spotter reported 1 to 3 inchs of snow from Crozet to Scottsville. A quarter inch of ice was also reported in Scottsville.

Winter Storm in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 12-FEB-07 23:00:00 to 14-FEB-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 1 and 4 inches of snow and sleet was reported across Fairfax County. A third of an inch of ice was reported in the City of Fairfax by a trained spotter.

Winter Storm in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 12-FEB-07 23:00:00 to 14-FEB-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 2 and 4 inches of snow and sleet was reported across Fauquier County. A CoCoRahs Observer in Warrenton, VA., reported 0.7 inches of ice.

Winter Storm in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 12-FEB-07 23:00:00 to 14-FEB-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A Trained Spotter reported 3 inches of snow and sleet in Front Royal, VA.

Winter Storm in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 12-FEB-07 23:00:00 to 14-FEB-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained Spotters reported between 1 and 3 inches of snow and sleet and between 3 and 5 tenths of an inch of ice in Prince William County.

Winter Storm in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 12-FEB-07 23:00:00 to 14-FEB-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A Trained Spotter reported 3 inches of snow and sleet and quarter inch of ice in Castleton, VA.

Winter Storm in KING GEORGE, VIRGINIA
From 12-FEB-07 23:00:00 to 14-FEB-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Washington Post reported nearly 4,500 power outages across King Georges County due to ice.

Winter Storm in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 12-FEB-07 23:00:00 to 14-FEB-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Between 3 and 5 inches of snow and sleet were reported across Loudoun County. Two tenths of an inch of ice was reported by an NWS Employee in Ashburn, VA.

Winter Storm in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 12-FEB-07 23:00:00 to 14-FEB-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A Trained Spotter reported 5 inches of snow and sleet in Somerset, VA.

Winter Storm in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 12-FEB-07 23:00:00 to 14-FEB-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Between 1 and 2 inches of snow and sleet was reported in Standardsville, VA.

Winter Storm in PAGE, VIRGINIA
From 12-FEB-07 23:00:00 to 14-FEB-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained Spotters reported between 2 and 3 inches of snow and sleet in Page County. A Spotter in Luray, VA., reported 0.4 inches of ice.

Winter Storm in HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 12-FEB-07 23:00:00 to 14-FEB-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 2 and 3 inches of snow and sleet and a quarter of an inch of ice was reported in Monterey, VA., by a trained spotter.

Winter Storm in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 12-FEB-07 23:00:00 to 14-FEB-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained Spotters reported 1 to 2 inches of snow and sleet and half inch of ice in Rockingham County.

Winter Storm in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 12-FEB-07 23:00:00 to 14-FEB-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained Spotters reported 1 to 3 inches of snow and sleet in Shenandoah County.

Winter Storm in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 12-FEB-07 23:00:00 to 14-FEB-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Locations surrounding Madison County reported between 2 and 4 inches of snow and sleet and between a quarter inch and a half inch of ice.

Winter Storm in NELSON, VIRGINIA
From 12-FEB-07 23:00:00 to 14-FEB-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A Trained Spotter reported a half inch of ice in Shipman, VA.

Winter Storm in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 12-FEB-07 23:00:00 to 14-FEB-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 4 and 5 inches of snow, sleet and freezing rain was reported in Stephens City and Cross Junction.