As an area of low pressure progressed from the coast of the Gulf of Mexico to along the coast of North Carolina, associated wintry precipitation spread across the area from south to north. The precipitation began as snow and then transitioned to a brief period of sleet before ending as light freezing rain and freezing drizzle.

Winter Storm in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-08 05:00:00 to 17-JAN-08 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts for the event include 6.0 inches in Glenvar, 5.0 inches in the City of Roanoke, 4.5 inches in Hollins and Vinton, and 4.3 inches in Cave Spring.

Winter Storm in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-08 04:30:00 to 17-JAN-08 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts from the event include 5.0 inches at Dublin and Pulaski, and 4.5 inches at Fairlawn. The event concluded with two hours worth of light freezing rain.

Winter Storm in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-08 04:30:00 to 17-JAN-08 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Employee

Snowfall amounts during the event include 8.0 inches at Laurel Ridge, 6.0 inches at Shawsville, 5.5 inches at Blacksburg, 5.0 inches at Christiansburg and Prices Fork, 4.7 inches at Ironto, 4.4 inches at Elliston, and 4.0 inches at Riner.  The event concluded with two hours worth of light freezing rain.

Winter Storm in CRAIG, VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-08 05:00:00 to 17-JAN-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

In New Castle 4.5 inches of snow was reported.

Winter Storm in GRAYSON, VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-08 02:20:00 to 17-JAN-08 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts from across the county include 6.0 inches at Independence, 5.0 inches at Bridle Creek, 4.8 inches at Elk Creek, 4.5 inches at Trout Dale, 4.0 inches at Fries and Hilltown, and 3.5 inches in Low Gap.

Winter Storm in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-08 05:00:00 to 17-JAN-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts from the event include 5.3 inches in Pearisburg, 5.0 inches in Narrows and North Pearisburg, and 4.5 inches in Maybrook.  The event ended with two hours worth of light freezing rain.

Winter Storm in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-08 03:00:00 to 17-JAN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totals from the event include 6.0 inches at Fort Chiswell, 5.5 inches at Wytheville, and 4.0 inches at Austinville.

Winter Storm in ALLEGHANY, VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 17-JAN-08 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts from the event include 6.5 inches at Low Moor and 4.3 inches at Clifton Forge.

Winter Storm in BATH, VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-08 06:30:00 to 17-JAN-08 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

A snowfall amount of 7.3 inches was reported from Hot Springs.

Winter Storm in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 17-JAN-08 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts for the event include 5.0 inches at Cloverdale, 4.3 inches at Blue Ridge, 4.0 inches at Buchanan, and 3.5 inches at Fincastle.

Winter Storm in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-08 06:30:00 to 17-JAN-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totals from the event included 7.0 inches at Goshen, 6.0 inches at Buena Vista - Elephant Mountain, 5.0 inches in Raphine, and 2.5 inches at Cedar Grove.

Winter Storm in BLAND, VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-08 04:00:00 to 17-JAN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totaling 5.5 inches occurred in Bland.