A complex weather system moved through the region on Wednesday the 26th. An area of low pressure developed off the North Carolina coast, while an upper level low passed overhead. Temperatures were initially warm enough for some rain, sleet and freezing rain, however the precipitation quickly changed to snow along and west of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Enough instability was present under the upper level low for the snow to take on a banded form for much of the event. This resulted in some counties seeing little or no snow, while other counties saw significant accumulations. Given the borderline temperatures, the higher elevations saw greater accumulations as well, with lower elevations seeing a very wet snow and rain mix, thus limiting accumulations.

Winter Storm in GRAYSON, VIRGINIA
From 26-JAN-11 09:00:00 to 26-JAN-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Precipitation started off as rain early Wednesday the 26th before mixing with sleet and snow and eventually changing to all snow by mid morning. The higher elevations across the western part of the county saw around 6 inches of snow, while lower elevations in the east saw 3 to 4 inches.

Winter Storm in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 26-JAN-11 09:00:00 to 26-JAN-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Precipitation started off as rain early Wednesday the 26th before mixing with sleet and snow and eventually changing to all snow by mid morning. The higher elevations across the eastern part of the county saw around 4 to 6 inches of snow, while lower elevations near Saltville and Marion saw 2 to 4 inches.

Winter Storm in BLAND, VIRGINIA
From 26-JAN-11 09:00:00 to 26-JAN-11 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Precipitation started off as rain early Wednesday the 26th before mixing with sleet and snow and eventually changing to all snow by mid morning. The banded nature of the snow resulted in a wide range of amounts. Areas around Bland and Bastian received around 5 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in BATH, VIRGINIA
From 26-JAN-11 11:00:00 to 26-JAN-11 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Precipitation started off as rain early Wednesday the 26th before mixing with sleet and snow and eventually changing to all snow by late morning. The banded nature of the snow resulted in a wide range of amounts. But much of the county received 5 to 6 inches of heavy wet snow. The heaviest amounts were across the higher elevations, as warm surface temperatures kept amounts down across the lower elevations.

Winter Storm in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 26-JAN-11 11:00:00 to 26-JAN-11 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Precipitation started off as rain early Wednesday the 26th before mixing with sleet and snow and eventually changing to all snow by late morning. The banded nature of the snow resulted in a wide range of amounts. But much of the county received 2 to 8 inches of heavy wet snow. The heaviest amounts were across the higher elevations, as warm surface temperatures kept amounts down across the lower elevations. Amounts of 6 to 8 inches were reported in Fairfield, Raphine and Brownsburg.

Winter Storm in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 26-JAN-11 09:00:00 to 26-JAN-11 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Precipitation started off as rain early Wednesday the 26th before mixing with sleet and snow and eventually changing to all snow by mid morning. The banded nature of the snow resulted in a wide range of amounts with generally between 2 and 6 inches falling. The heavier amounts were reported near Max Meadows, Rural Retreat and Crockett.

Winter Storm in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 26-JAN-11 10:00:00 to 26-JAN-11 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Precipitation started off as rain early Wednesday the 26th before mixing with sleet and snow and eventually changing to all snow by mid morning. The banded nature of the snow resulted in a wide range of amounts. Areas near Richlands received close to 1 inch, while much of the central and eastern part of the county measured 5 to 6 inches.