An Alberta Clipper system moved quickly across the Mid Atlantic on December 5th.  This was the first snow of the season for much of the region. This storm caused significant traffic impacts during the morning commute across the Washington DC metro area. The highest snowfall accumulations were measured across northern Virginia. Snow amounts ranged from 1 to 2 inches across the northern Shenandoah Valley to 2 to 5 inches across the Washington DC suburbs.

Winter Weather in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 05-DEC-07 08:00:00 to 05-DEC-07 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported between 2 and 4 inches of snow. The observer at Reagan National Airport (DCA) measured 2.6 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 05-DEC-07 08:00:00 to 05-DEC-07 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured 3 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 05-DEC-07 08:00:00 to 05-DEC-07 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported 3 to 4 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 05-DEC-07 08:00:00 to 05-DEC-07 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

NWS employees and trained spotters reported 2 to 5 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 05-DEC-07 08:00:00 to 05-DEC-07 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported 1 to 2 inches of snow. A spotter in Big Meadows reported 6 inches of snow at a higher elevation.

Winter Weather in PAGE, VIRGINIA
From 05-DEC-07 08:00:00 to 05-DEC-07 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported 2 to 3 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 05-DEC-07 08:00:00 to 05-DEC-07 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured 2 inches of snow in the City of Manassas.

Winter Weather in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 05-DEC-07 08:00:00 to 05-DEC-07 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported 2 to 4 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 05-DEC-07 08:00:00 to 05-DEC-07 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported 1 to 2 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 05-DEC-07 08:00:00 to 05-DEC-07 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The regional coordinator for Virginia Department of Emergency Management reported treacherous roadways across Culpeper County. Snowfall estimated ranged from 1 to 3 inches. Route 15 was nearly at a standstill while several accidents were reported across the county. One accident involved an over turned vehicle on Route 29 and another accident involved an entrapment on highway 522.

Winter Weather in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 05-DEC-07 08:00:00 to 05-DEC-07 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported 1 to 4 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 05-DEC-07 08:00:00 to 05-DEC-07 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported 1 to 2 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 05-DEC-07 08:00:00 to 05-DEC-07 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported 2 to 4 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 05-DEC-07 08:00:00 to 05-DEC-07 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported 1 to 2 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 05-DEC-07 08:00:00 to 05-DEC-07 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported 1 to 2 inches of snow.