An area of low pressure moved from the Mississippi coast to off the Carolina coast. At the same time another low moved through the Ohio Valley, putting southwest Virginia in the middle of the two. An area of mixed precipitation moved across the area with light to moderate accumulations. The coastal low deepened on Wednesday bringing strong damaging winds and significant upslope snow showers to the higher elevations of southwest Virginia.

Winter Storm in ALLEGHANY, VIRGINIA
From 09-FEB-10 03:00:00 to 10-FEB-10 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A band of snow moved into the county early on the 9th, followed by another band of heavier snow in the evening. Some sleet was also mixed in with the snow at times. Snowfall accumulations were generally around 5 to 7 inches across the county.

Winter Storm in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 09-FEB-10 03:00:00 to 10-FEB-10 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A band of snow moved into the county early on the 9th, followed by another band of heavier snow in the evening. Some sleet was also mixed in with the snow at times. Snowfall accumulations were generally around 6 to 10 inches across the county.

Winter Storm in BATH, VIRGINIA
From 09-FEB-10 04:00:00 to 10-FEB-10 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A band of snow moved into the county early on the 9th, followed by another band of heavier snow in the evening. Some sleet was also mixed in with the snow at times. Snowfall accumulations as high as 10 inches were reported in Hot Springs.

High Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-10 10:30:00 to 10-FEB-10 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong northwest winds behind a strengthening coastal low caused tree damage across the county. A tree fell on a trailer injuring one, and several trees were down on Highway 360. A total of almost 900 people were without power at one time.

High Wind in APPOMATTOX, VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-10 09:46:00 to 10-FEB-10 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong northwest winds behind a strengthening coastal low, combined with accumulated snow, caused the roof on a Shell gas station to collapse.

High Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-10 16:21:00 to 10-FEB-10 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong northwest winds behind a strengthening coastal low brought down several trees along Route 220 between Rocky Mount and Boones Mill. At one point around 1100 customers were without power.

High Wind in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-10 20:00:00 to 11-FEB-10 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong northwest winds behind a strengthening coastal low caused scattered damage damage across the county. Several trees were reported down in Check.

High Wind in CRAIG, VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-10 19:00:00 to 10-FEB-10 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong northwest winds behind a strengthening coastal low brought down large limbs on a driveway near Paint Bank. Two trees were also reported down in New Castle.

High Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-10 11:00:00 to 10-FEB-10 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong northwest winds behind a strengthening coastal low caused scattered tree damage damage across the county through the day of the 10th. A transformer power line was also down near Altavista.

High Wind in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-10 12:45:00 to 10-FEB-10 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong northwest winds behind a strengthening coastal low brought down scattered trees down across the county during the afternoon and evening of the 10th.

High Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-10 10:30:00 to 10-FEB-10 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Strong northwest winds behind a strengthening coastal low caused trees and powerlines to come down. The winds were worst during the afternoon of the 10th, and the towns of Basset, Collinsville, and Horse Pasture were all impacted. A total of about 16 trees were reported down in the Horse Pasture area, with a few more large trees down in the Ridgeway area. In all, around 2900 residents lost powers at some point due to downed power lines.

Blizzard in GRAYSON, VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-10 07:30:00 to 10-FEB-10 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Blizzard conditions developed during the 10th in the higher elevations. Frequent gusts to near 50 mph were reported with near zero visibility at times. Temperatures were in the teens creating low wind chills as well. In the eastern part of the county conditions were better with higher visibilities reported.

Winter Storm in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 09-FEB-10 02:00:00 to 11-FEB-10 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A mixed bag of wintry precipitation moved into the county early on the 9th, producing light accumulations. On the 10th cold air moved in with strong northwest winds. Significant upslope snow showers developed with near blizzard conditions at times. The western slopes of the mountains saw the highest total accumulations with up to 10 inches in Sugar Grove and 6 inches in Marion. Further west near Saltville, there was little upslope snows, and thus only near 3 inches fell.

Winter Storm in GRAYSON, VIRGINIA
From 09-FEB-10 02:00:00 to 11-FEB-10 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

A mixed bag of wintry precipitation moved into the county early on the 9th, producing light accumulations. On the 10th cold air moved in with strong northwest winds. Significant upslope snow showers developed with blizzard conditions at times. The western slopes of the mountains saw the highest total accumulations with up to 12 inches in Whitetop and 8 inches in Elk Creek. Further east near Independence, there was little upslope snows, and thus only near 3 inches fell.

Winter Storm in BLAND, VIRGINIA
From 09-FEB-10 02:00:00 to 10-FEB-10 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

A band of snow moved into the county early on the 9th producing accumulations of 4 to 6 inches across the county. As the day progressed precipitation became more scattered and mixed with sleet at times.

Winter Storm in CRAIG, VIRGINIA
From 09-FEB-10 02:00:00 to 10-FEB-10 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A band of snow moved into the county early on the 9th producing accumulations near 6 inches across the county. As the day progressed precipitation became more scattered and mixed with sleet at times.

High Wind in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-10 10:30:00 to 11-FEB-10 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Strong northwest winds behind a strengthening coastal low brought down trees on many roads across the county.

High Wind in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-10 14:30:00 to 10-FEB-10 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Strong northwest winds behind a strengthening coastal low brought down multiple trees across the county and left around 800 people without power.

High Wind in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-10 19:00:00 to 10-FEB-10 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong northwest winds behind a strengthening coastal low caused power outages, and brought down some trees in the Fancy Gap area.

High Wind in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-10 13:30:00 to 10-FEB-10 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong northwest winds behind a strengthening coastal low brought down a tree in the Pedlar Mills area and scattered trees throughout the rest of the county.

Winter Storm in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 09-FEB-10 02:00:00 to 11-FEB-10 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A mixed bag of wintry precipitation moved into the county early on the 9th, producing light accumulations. On the 10th cold air moved in with strong northwest winds. Significant upslope snow showers developed with near blizzard conditions at times. Total snow accumulations were 5 to 8 inches across the county.

High Wind in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-10 15:28:00 to 11-FEB-10 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at Roanoke Airport measured a gust of 58 mph at 328pm on the 10th. At 656 pm another gust to 62 MPH was recorded in Roanoke.

High Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-10 11:00:00 to 10-FEB-10 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong northwest winds behind a strengthening coastal low brought down scattered trees and power lines across the county.

High Wind in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-10 17:00:00 to 11-FEB-10 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong northwest winds behind a strengthening coastal low caused power outages due to a tree down on power lines on Highway 24 east of Vinton. A measured wind gust of 63 mph was also recorded in Stewartsville, and a tree was blown down on a car on Route 24 in Chamblissburg. At one point around 1400 customers were without power.

High Wind in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-10 22:00:00 to 10-FEB-10 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong northwest winds behind a strengthening coastal low caused scattered damage damage across the county. A tree was reported down on a carport southwest of Christiansburg.

High Wind in BATH, VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-10 22:00:00 to 10-FEB-10 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Strong northwest winds behind a strengthening coastal low brought down a large pine tree in Douthat State Park.

High Wind in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-10 23:00:00 to 11-FEB-10 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Strong northwest winds behind a strengthening coastal low caused scattered damage damage across the county. Several trees were reported down on Route 61 near Pearisburg.