An upper level low centered overhead, combined with a deepening coastal low brought cold air and strong northwest winds to the area. This resulted in significant upslope snow showers across the west facing slopes of the higher elevations across southwest Virginia. The strong northwest winds also caused damage across the region.

High Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 25-FEB-10 12:40:00 to 26-FEB-10 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees reported down, one of which brought down a power line starting a small fire .

High Wind in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 25-FEB-10 16:00:00 to 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A couple trees down due to high winds. A car was also blown off the road on Route 100 between Floyd and Topeca.

High Wind in BATH, VIRGINIA
From 25-FEB-10 20:20:00 to 26-FEB-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The AWOS at Hot Springs recorded sustained winds as high as 43 MPH and gusts to 60 MPH.

High Wind in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 25-FEB-10 23:08:00 to 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown on to power lines on Morgan Farm Road.

High Wind in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 26-FEB-10 02:00:00 to 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind gust to 71 MPH was recorded in Stewartsville. Several trees were also reported down in the same area.

High Wind in CRAIG, VIRGINIA
From 26-FEB-10 05:15:00 to 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Large limbs were down on Route 621 due to high winds.

High Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 26-FEB-10 06:19:00 to 26-FEB-10 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was partially blocking Route 779 near Bassett.

High Wind in GRAYSON, VIRGINIA
From 26-FEB-10 07:00:00 to 26-FEB-10 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was down York Ridge Road near Volney due to high winds. A gust to 58 MPH was also recorded in Grayson Highlands State Park.

Winter Storm in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-10 16:00:00 to 28-FEB-10 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A long duration upslope snow event brought a total of near 12 inches of snow across parts of the county. Strong northwest winds also created near blizzard conditions, with considerable blowing and drifting of the snow.

Winter Storm in GRAYSON, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-10 16:00:00 to 28-FEB-10 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A long duration upslope snow event brought a total of at least 14 inches of snow across the higher elevations near Whitetop. Strong northwest winds also created near blizzard conditions, with considerable blowing and drifting of the snow. Further east of the mountains much less snow occurred.

High Wind in ALLEGHANY, VIRGINIA
From 25-FEB-10 17:45:00 to 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A couple trees down down due to high winds.

High Wind in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 25-FEB-10 18:35:00 to 26-FEB-10 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One tree was down on Route 668 and another on Route 624. Also, a large 56 inch diameter pine tree was snapped due to the winds.

High Wind in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 26-FEB-10 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were down near Buchanan and on Craigs Creek Road near Oriskany due to high winds.

High Wind in BLAND, VIRGINIA
From 26-FEB-10 01:45:00 to 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Several large limbs were blown down on Grapefield Road.

High Wind in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 26-FEB-10 03:00:00 to 26-FEB-10 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

A tree was reported down on Route 151 due to high winds.

High Wind in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 26-FEB-10 06:29:00 to 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was down on Sugar Run Road near Pearisburg due to high winds.

High Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 26-FEB-10 07:00:00 to 26-FEB-10 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees were reported down in Callaway.

High Wind in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 26-FEB-10 07:00:00 to 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was down on Route 11 near Christiansburg.

High Wind in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 26-FEB-10 08:29:00 to 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was down east of Stuart and on Squirrel Spur Road near Meadows of Dan due to high winds.

High Wind in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 26-FEB-10 08:45:00 to 26-FEB-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was down on Farmhouse Road near Rockbridge Baths due to high winds.