Parent low pressure moved up the Tennessee Valley towards the Mid Atlantic.  As precipitation moved over the area, surface temperatures were below freezing and a wintery mix of sleet and freezing rain occurred.   Low pressure continued to intensify across the Mid Atlantic and onward to New England.  Wrap around moisture produced heavy snow showers in the higher elevations.

Winter Weather in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 26-DEC-12 04:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations averaged 2 to 3 inches in the county.

Winter Weather in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 26-DEC-12 04:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations averaged 2 to 4 inches in the county.

Winter Weather in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 26-DEC-12 04:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Estimated ice averaged a trace in the county.

Winter Storm in WESTERN HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 26-DEC-12 07:00:00 to 27-DEC-12 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations averaged between 4 and 8 inches across the zone.

Winter Weather in NELSON, VIRGINIA
From 26-DEC-12 04:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Estimated ice averaged a trace and snowfall accumulations averaged 1 inch in the county.

Winter Weather in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 26-DEC-12 07:00:00 to 27-DEC-12 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations averaged 3 to 5 inches in the county.

Winter Weather in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 26-DEC-12 07:00:00 to 27-DEC-12 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations averaged 2 inches in the county.

Winter Weather in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 26-DEC-12 07:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Estimated ice averaged a trace and snowfall accumulations averaged 1 inch in the county.

Winter Weather in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 26-DEC-12 07:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations averaged 1 inch in the county during rush hour.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 26-DEC-12 07:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations averaged 1 inch in the county during rush hour.

Winter Weather in EASTERN HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 26-DEC-12 04:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations averaged 4 inches in the county.

Winter Weather in WESTERN HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 26-DEC-12 04:00:00 to 27-DEC-12 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations averaged 4 inches in the county.

Winter Weather in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 26-DEC-12 07:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations averaged 2 to 3 inches in the county.

Winter Weather in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 26-DEC-12 07:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations averaged 3 inches in the county.

Winter Weather in PAGE, VIRGINIA
From 26-DEC-12 07:00:00 to 27-DEC-12 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations averaged 2 inches in the county.

Winter Weather in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 26-DEC-12 07:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Estimated ice was a trace and snowfall accumulations averaged 1 inches in the county.

Winter Weather in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 26-DEC-12 04:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations averaged 2 inches and were estimated by surrounding spotters.

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 26-DEC-12 09:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations averaged 1 inch at rush hour in the county.

Winter Weather in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 26-DEC-12 07:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations averaged 3 inches in the county.

Winter Weather in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 26-DEC-12 04:00:00 to 26-DEC-12 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations averaged 3 and 4 inches in the county.

Winter Weather in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 26-DEC-12 07:00:00 to 27-DEC-12 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall accumulations averaged 2 and 3 inches in the county.