A potent area of low pressure strengthened over the central portion of the nation on the fifth of February. The storm system slowly moved through the Mid-Atlantic during the night of the 5th before redeveloping off the Mid-Atlantic coast on 6th. The storm system finally moved away from the area on the night of the 6th.
Strong high pressure continued to pump in plenty of cold air across the region for the entire event. Due to the slow movement of the storm, there was a prolonged period of precipitation. The storm system ushered in copious amounts of moisture from the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. The deep moisture combined with the forcing from the storm system to bring a period of heavy precipitation to the area on the night of the 5th through the daytime hours on the 6th. Precipitation finally ended during the evening hours of the 6th as the storm system moved away. Most of the precipitation fell in the form of snow due to the cold air that was already in place.
Major snow accumulations were reported throughout the state of Virginia.

Winter Storm in PAGE, VIRGINIA
From 05-FEB-10 10:00:00 to 06-FEB-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totaled up to 20 inches near Luray and also near Honeyville. Power outages were reported throughout the county due to the weight of the snow on trees and power lines.

Winter Storm in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 05-FEB-10 10:00:00 to 06-FEB-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 22 and 35 inches were received across the county. Power outages were reported throughout the county due to the weight of the snow on trees and power lines.

Winter Storm in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 05-FEB-10 10:00:00 to 06-FEB-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totaled up to 27.0 inches in Haywood. Power outages were reported throughout the county due to the weight of the snow on trees and power lines.

Winter Storm in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 05-FEB-10 10:00:00 to 06-FEB-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totaled up to 26.0 inches near Woodstock. Power outages were reported throughout the county due to the weight of the snow on trees and power lines.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 05-FEB-10 10:00:00 to 06-FEB-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totaled up to 22.0 inches near Opal. A snowfall report of 18.5 inches was reported near Bealeton. Power outages were reported throughout the county due to the weight of the snow on trees and power lines.

Winter Storm in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 05-FEB-10 10:00:00 to 06-FEB-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totaled up to 31.0 inches near Wilde Acres. Snowfall amounts between 24 and 27 inches were received across the rest of the county. Power outages were reported throughout the county due to the weight of the snow on trees and power lines.

Winter Storm in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 05-FEB-10 10:00:00 to 06-FEB-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 20 and 28 inches were received across the county. Power outages were reported throughout the county due to the weight of the snow on trees and power lines.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 05-FEB-10 10:00:00 to 06-FEB-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totaled up to 27.0 inches in Warrenton. Power outages were reported throughout the county due to the weight of the snow on trees and power lines.

Winter Storm in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 05-FEB-10 10:00:00 to 06-FEB-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totaled up to 30.5 inches in Berryville. Power outages were reported throughout the county due to the weight of the snow on trees and power lines.

Winter Storm in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 05-FEB-10 10:00:00 to 06-FEB-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall between 18 and 20 inches was reported near Culpeper. Power outages were reported throughout the county due to the weight of the snow on trees and power lines.

Winter Storm in HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 05-FEB-10 09:00:00 to 06-FEB-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Snowfall was estimated to be over two feet across the county. Power outages were reported throughout the county due to the weight of the snow on trees and power lines.

Winter Storm in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 05-FEB-10 10:00:00 to 06-FEB-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totaled up to 24.1 inches near Baileys Crossroads. Power outages were reported throughout the county due to the weight of the snow on trees and power lines.

Winter Storm in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 05-FEB-10 09:00:00 to 06-FEB-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 13 and 17 inches were received across the county. Power outages were reported throughout the county due to the weight of the snow on trees and power lines.

Winter Storm in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 05-FEB-10 09:00:00 to 06-FEB-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totaled up to 12.0 inches about three miles north-northeast of Spotsylvania. A snowfall report of 13.0 inches was also received near Fredericksburg. Power outages were reported throughout the county due to the weight of the snow on trees and power lines.

Winter Storm in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 05-FEB-10 09:00:00 to 06-FEB-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totaled up to 37.0 inches near Howellsville. A snowfall report of 34.0 inches was reported near Linden. Power outages were reported throughout the county due to the weight of the snow on trees and power lines.

Winter Storm in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 05-FEB-10 09:00:00 to 06-FEB-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totaled up to 15.0 inches at McMullen. A snowfall report of 16.0 inches was received about two miles southeast of Lydia. Power outages were reported throughout the county due to the weight of the snow on trees and power lines.

Winter Storm in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 05-FEB-10 10:00:00 to 06-FEB-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Snowfall amounts were estimated to be over 15 inches across the county. Power outages were reported throughout the county due to the weight of the snow on trees and power lines.

Winter Storm in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 05-FEB-10 08:00:00 to 06-FEB-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totaled up to 16.3 inches in Fishersville and 15.0 inches near Staunton.
Power outages were reported throughout the county due to the weight of the snow on trees and power lines.

Winter Storm in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 05-FEB-10 09:00:00 to 06-FEB-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totaled up to 23.5 inches near Roseville. Power outages were reported throughout the county due to the weight of the snow on trees and power lines.

Winter Storm in NELSON, VIRGINIA
From 05-FEB-10 08:00:00 to 06-FEB-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totaled up to 8.3 inches near Elma. Power outages were reported throughout the county due to the weight of the snow on trees and power lines.

Winter Storm in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 05-FEB-10 10:00:00 to 06-FEB-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totaled up to 22.0 inches near Woodbridge. Power outages were reported throughout the county due to the weight of the snow on trees and power lines.

Winter Storm in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 05-FEB-10 09:00:00 to 06-FEB-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totaled up to 17.5 inches near Barboursville. Snowfall also totaled up to 11.0 inches near Thornhill. Power outages were reported throughout the county due to the weight of the snow on trees and power lines.

Winter Storm in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 05-FEB-10 09:00:00 to 06-FEB-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totaled between 15 and 20 inches across the county. Power outages were reported throughout the county due to the weight of the snow on trees and power lines.

Winter Storm in KING GEORGE, VIRGINIA
From 05-FEB-10 09:00:00 to 06-FEB-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Snowfall amounts were estimated to be over 12 inches across the county. Power outages were reported throughout the county due to the weight of the snow on trees and power lines.