An area of low pressure moved northeast from the central Gulf of Mexico off the North Carolina on January 17th. Precipitation began as snow before warmer air moved in aloft. This changed snow to a mix of sleet and freezing rain and ended as freezing drizzle. Significant accumulations of snow and sleet were reported with only a trace of ice.
The highest snowfall accumulations, up to 5 inches, were reported in Berkeley and Pendleton counties. An average of 2 to 4 inches was reported across the remainder of the eastern panhandle of West Virginia.

Winter Weather in HARDY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-08 08:00:00 to 18-JAN-08 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

West Virginia Department of Highways and trained spotters measured 2 to 4 inches of snow in Hardy County.

Winter Weather in WESTERN GRANT, WEST VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-08 08:00:00 to 18-JAN-08 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

West Virginia Department of Highways and trained spotters measured 2 to 4 inches of snow in western Grant County.

Winter Weather in EASTERN GRANT, WEST VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-08 08:00:00 to 18-JAN-08 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

West Virginia Department of Highways and trained spotters measured 2 to 4 inches of snow in eastern Grant County.

Winter Weather in WESTERN MINERAL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-08 08:00:00 to 18-JAN-08 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

West Virginia Department of Highways and trained spotters measured 2 to 4 inches of snow in western Mineral County.

Winter Weather in EASTERN MINERAL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-08 08:00:00 to 18-JAN-08 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

West Virginia Department of Highways and trained spotters measured 2 to 4 inches of snow in eastern Mineral County.

Winter Weather in JEFFERSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-08 08:00:00 to 18-JAN-08 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

West Virginia Department of Highways and trained spotters measured 2 to 4 inches of snow in Jefferson County.

Winter Weather in PENDLETON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-08 08:00:00 to 18-JAN-08 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

West Virginia Department of Highways and trained spotters measured 3 to 5 inches of snow in Pendleton County.

Winter Weather in HAMPSHIRE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-08 08:00:00 to 18-JAN-08 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

West Virginia Department of Highways and trained spotters measured 2 to 3 inches of snow in Hampshire County.

Winter Weather in BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-08 08:00:00 to 18-JAN-08 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

West Virginia Department of Highways and trained spotters measured 3 to 5 inches of snow in Hampshire County.

Winter Weather in MORGAN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-08 08:00:00 to 18-JAN-08 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

West Virginia Department of Highways and trained spotters measured 2 to 4 inches of snow in Morgan County.