Low pressure developed along a stationary front south of the Washington DC.  Surface temperatures were marginal and snowfall accumulated west of the I-95 corridor.  A cold air damming situation formed during the event and led to accumulating snow across the Shenandoah Valley and Central Foothills.

Winter Weather in EASTERN HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAR-13 17:00:00 to 18-MAR-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Unknown

Snowfall amounts were estimated to be between two and four inches across the eastern portion of the county.

Winter Weather in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 18-MAR-13 02:00:00 to 18-MAR-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall totaled up to 2.4 inches near Middletown and 1.8 inches near Stephens City.

Winter Weather in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAR-13 17:00:00 to 18-MAR-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts of 2.4 inches were reported near Strasburg and Edinburg.

Winter Weather in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAR-13 17:00:00 to 18-MAR-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall totaled up to 2.5 inches at Dale Enterprise.

Winter Weather in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAR-13 17:00:00 to 18-MAR-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Unknown

Snowfall was estimated to be between one and three inches across Augusta County.

Winter Weather in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 18-MAR-13 02:00:00 to 18-MAR-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall totaled up to 1.5 inches near Berryville.

Winter Weather in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 18-MAR-13 02:00:00 to 18-MAR-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall totaled up to 2.0 inches near Bentonville.

Winter Weather in PAGE, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAR-13 17:00:00 to 18-MAR-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totaled up to 4.0 inches near Panorama.

Winter Weather in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAR-13 17:00:00 to 18-MAR-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall was reported to be 3.0 inches at Earlysville.

Winter Weather in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAR-13 17:00:00 to 18-MAR-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall totaled up to 2.0 inches near Stanardsville.

Winter Weather in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAR-13 17:00:00 to 18-MAR-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall was reported to be 4.1 inches in Haywood and 3.8 inches near Madison.

Winter Weather in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAR-13 17:00:00 to 18-MAR-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall totaled up to 2.2 inches at Sperryville.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAR-13 17:00:00 to 18-MAR-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall was reported to be 2.1 inches at Marshall.

Winter Weather in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 18-MAR-13 02:00:00 to 18-MAR-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Employee

Snowfall totaled up to 1.7 inches at Purcellville and 1.1 inches near Arcola.

Winter Weather in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 18-MAR-13 02:00:00 to 18-MAR-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall totaled up to 1.5 inches near Berryville.

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAR-13 17:00:00 to 18-MAR-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Employee

Snowfall totaled up to 1.5 inches at Opal.

Winter Weather in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAR-13 17:00:00 to 18-MAR-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall was reported to be 3.3 inches near Culpeper and 3.0 inches at Reva.

Winter Weather in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAR-13 17:00:00 to 18-MAR-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall totaled up to 1.8 inches near Barboursville.

Winter Weather in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAR-13 17:00:00 to 18-MAR-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totaled up to around one inch near White Oak and Spotsylvania.

Winter Weather in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAR-13 17:00:00 to 18-MAR-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Unknown

Snowfall was estimated to be around one to two inches based on observations nearby.

Winter Weather in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAR-13 17:00:00 to 18-MAR-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall totaled up to 1.5 inches near Nokesville.

Winter Weather in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 18-MAR-13 02:00:00 to 18-MAR-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totaled up to 1.4 inches near Chantilly.

Winter Weather in WESTERN HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 17-MAR-13 13:00:00 to 18-MAR-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totaled up to 5 inches about five miles northwest of Hightown.