A cold front passed through the region on the evening of the 21st. High pressure to the north allowed for plenty of cold air to move into the region during the nighttime hours of the 21st. A wave of low pressure was moving along the front during this time causing precipitation over the area. Precipitation initially started out as rain before changing over to ice and snow as colder air worked its way in.

Winter Weather in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-11 23:00:00 to 22-FEB-11 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Unknown

A glaze of ice accumulation from freezing rain was estimated across the county, especially at high elevations.

Winter Weather in WESTERN HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-11 23:00:00 to 22-FEB-11 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A glaze of ice accumulation from freezing rain was estimated across western Highland County.

Winter Weather in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-11 23:00:00 to 22-FEB-11 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ice accumulation from freezing rain was reported to be around one tenth of an inch at Dale Enterprise.

Winter Weather in EASTERN HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-11 23:00:00 to 22-FEB-11 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ice accumulation from freezing rain was around one tenth of an inch at Monterey.

Winter Weather in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-11 23:00:00 to 22-FEB-11 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Unknown

A glaze of ice accumulation from freezing rain was estimated across the county.

Winter Weather in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-11 20:00:00 to 22-FEB-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Unknown

A glaze of ice accumulation from freezing rain was estimated across the county.

Winter Weather in PAGE, VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-11 20:00:00 to 22-FEB-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Unknown

A glaze of ice accumulation from freezing rain was estimated across the county.

Winter Weather in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-11 20:00:00 to 22-FEB-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Unknown

A glaze of ice accumulation from freezing rain was estimated across the county.

Winter Weather in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-11 20:00:00 to 22-FEB-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow and sleet accumulations totaled up to 1.5 inches near Winchester. A glaze of ice was also reported at Winchester.

Winter Weather in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-11 20:00:00 to 22-FEB-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snow and sleet totaled up to 1.5 inches near Berryville.

Winter Weather in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-11 20:00:00 to 22-FEB-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall totaled up to 0.6 inches near Front Royal. A glaze of ice accumulation from freezing rain was estimated across the county.

Winter Weather in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-11 20:00:00 to 22-FEB-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Unknown

A glaze of ice accumulation from freezing rain was estimated across the county.

Winter Weather in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-11 20:00:00 to 22-FEB-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Unknown

A glaze of ice accumulation from freezing rain was estimated across the county.

Winter Weather in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-11 23:00:00 to 22-FEB-11 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Unknown

A glaze of ice accumulation from freezing rain was estimated across the county.

Winter Weather in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-11 20:00:00 to 22-FEB-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow and sleet totaled up to 2.5 inches at Lovettsville. Snow and sleet averaged around one inch or less across the rest of the county. A glaze of ice accumulation from freezing rain was reported near Purcellville and Ashburn.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-11 20:00:00 to 22-FEB-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow and sleet accumulations averaged less than one inch across the northern portion of the county. A glaze of ice accumulation from freezing rain was estimated across the same area.

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-11 20:00:00 to 22-FEB-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Employee

Snow and sleet accumulations averaged less than one inch across the southern portion of the county. A glaze of ice accumulation from freezing rain was reported near Opal.

Winter Weather in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-11 20:00:00 to 22-FEB-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow and sleet accumulations averaged less than one inch across the county. A glaze of ice accumulation from freezing rain was estimated across the county.

Winter Weather in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-11 20:00:00 to 22-FEB-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A glaze of ice accumulation from freezing rain was reported at Alexandria.

Winter Weather in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-11 20:00:00 to 22-FEB-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A glaze of ice accumulation from freezing rain was reported near Westover.

Winter Weather in NELSON, VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-11 23:00:00 to 22-FEB-11 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A glaze of ice was reported near Greenfield, Afton and Massies Mill.

Winter Weather in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-11 23:00:00 to 22-FEB-11 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ice accumulated up to one quarter of an inch at Earlysville. Ice accumulations averaged less than one tenth of an inch across the rest of the county.