A potent area of low pressure developed off the Southeast Coast on Sunday, March 1st. This system slowly moved up the Mid-Atlantic coast Sunday night tapping into plenty of moisture from the Gulf of Mexico as well as the Atlantic Ocean. With cold air in place, precipitation fell in the form of snow Sunday night into Monday, March 2nd. Snow tapered off early Monday afternoon as the storm system headed up towards New England.

Winter Storm in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-09 16:00:00 to 02-MAR-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A total of 5.0 inches of snow fell in Elkton.

Winter Storm in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-09 16:00:00 to 02-MAR-09 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall averaged around 6.0 inches across the county.

Winter Storm in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-09 17:00:00 to 02-MAR-09 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Stafford received 9.5 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-09 17:00:00 to 02-MAR-09 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

A total of 3.8 inches of snow fell in Haywood.

Winter Weather in PAGE, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-09 17:00:00 to 02-MAR-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

A total of 2.0 inches of snow fell in Luray.

Winter Weather in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-09 17:00:00 to 02-MAR-09 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

A total of 1.5 inches of snow fell in Edinburg.

Winter Storm in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-09 18:00:00 to 02-MAR-09 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall totals averaged around 5 to 9 inches across the county.

Winter Storm in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-09 17:00:00 to 02-MAR-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall totals averaged around 5.0 inches across the county.

Winter Storm in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-09 16:00:00 to 02-MAR-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Stuarts Draft reported 9.3 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-09 17:00:00 to 02-MAR-09 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totaled up to 5.0 inches in Warrenton and near Remington.

Winter Storm in KING GEORGE, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-09 16:00:00 to 02-MAR-09 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 8.2 inches was reported in King George, and Jersey reported 8.0 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-09 18:00:00 to 02-MAR-09 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Sterling reported 6.3 inches of snow. A total of 5.9 inches of snow fell in Potomac Falls, and 5.0 inches of snow fell in Ashburn.

Winter Storm in NELSON, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-09 16:00:00 to 02-MAR-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A total of 9.0 inches of snow fell in Faber, and 7.6 inches of snow fell in Lovingston.

Winter Storm in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-09 17:00:00 to 02-MAR-09 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Unknown

Snowfall was estimated to average around 5.0 inches across the county.

Winter Storm in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-09 18:00:00 to 02-MAR-09 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall averaged around 5 to 8 inches across the county.

Winter Storm in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-09 16:00:00 to 02-MAR-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Unknown

Snowfall was estimated to average around 5.0 inches across Orange County.

Winter Storm in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-09 17:00:00 to 02-MAR-09 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A total of 6.0 inches of snow fell in Woodbridge.

Winter Weather in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 02-MAR-09 00:00:00 to 02-MAR-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

A report of 2.5 inches of snow was received from Linden, and 2.0 inches of snow fell in Front Royal.

Winter Storm in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-09 16:00:00 to 02-MAR-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Unknown

Snowfall was estimated to average around 5.0 inches across the county.