Low pressure passed through the region in a zonal flow causing precipitation to develop on the 16th. There was plenty of cold air in place ahead of this system causing precipitation to fall in the form of snow.

Winter Weather in WESTERN HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-10 08:00:00 to 16-DEC-10 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Unknown

Snowfall was estimated around four inches across western Highland County.

Winter Weather in EASTERN HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-10 08:00:00 to 16-DEC-10 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A snowfall report of 4.6 inches was received at Mustoe.

Winter Weather in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-10 10:00:00 to 16-DEC-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts were between one and two inches across the county.

Winter Weather in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-10 08:00:00 to 16-DEC-10 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totaled up to 2.5 inches near Fredericksburg.

Winter Weather in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-10 10:00:00 to 16-DEC-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between one and three inches were reported across the county.

Winter Weather in KING GEORGE, VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-10 10:00:00 to 16-DEC-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between one and three inches were reported across the county.

Winter Weather in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-10 10:00:00 to 16-DEC-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totaled up to 2.0 inches near Woodbridge.

Winter Weather in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-10 10:00:00 to 16-DEC-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between one and two inches were reported throughout the county.

Winter Weather in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-10 10:00:00 to 16-DEC-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between one and two inches were reported throughout the city.

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-10 10:00:00 to 16-DEC-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between one and two inches were reported across the southern part of the county.

Winter Weather in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-10 10:00:00 to 16-DEC-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between one and two inches were reported across the county.

Winter Weather in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-10 10:00:00 to 16-DEC-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totaled between two and four inches across the county.

Winter Weather in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-10 10:00:00 to 16-DEC-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totaled between one and three inches across the county.

Winter Weather in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-10 08:00:00 to 16-DEC-10 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall was estimated between one and three inches across the county.

Winter Weather in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-10 08:00:00 to 16-DEC-10 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totaled up to 2.5 inches near Advance Mills.

Winter Weather in NELSON, VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-10 08:00:00 to 16-DEC-10 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totaled up to 2.4 inches near Gordon Crossing and 2.0 inches near Lovingston.

Winter Weather in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-10 08:00:00 to 16-DEC-10 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totaled up to 2.2 inches near Barboursville.

Winter Weather in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-10 10:00:00 to 16-DEC-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts were between one and two inches across the county.

Winter Weather in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-10 10:00:00 to 16-DEC-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totaled up to 1.5 inches near Strasburg.

Winter Weather in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-10 10:00:00 to 16-DEC-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Unknown

Snowfall was estimated to be between one and two inches across the county.

Winter Weather in PAGE, VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-10 10:00:00 to 16-DEC-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A snowfall report of 2.5 inches was received near Shenandoah.

Winter Weather in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-10 08:00:00 to 16-DEC-10 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totaled up to 1.5 inches near Hopkins Spring.

Winter Weather in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-10 08:00:00 to 16-DEC-10 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A report of 3.0 inches of snow was received from near College Park.

Winter Weather in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-10 10:00:00 to 16-DEC-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between one and two inches were reported across the county.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-10 10:00:00 to 16-DEC-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between one and two inches were reported across the northern part of the county.