As colder air was filtering south, a strong mid level disturbance moved up the Ohio River.  Only a weak low pressure system was reflected at the surface, which passed to the south. Snow developed in the southwestern Ohio by 0000E on the 21st.  The snow moved east, into West Virginia during the predawn.
The steadiest snow during the daylight hours occurred across central counties of West Virginia.  The snow diminished to fluffy snow showers during the evening, as temperatures dropped into the teens.  North winds also blew the snow around during the late afternoon and early evening.  In the wake of the storm, drier arctic air took control.
Snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches were widespread.  Accumulations of 8 to 10 inches occurred in portions of Braxton County on east into the central mountain counties.  A few of the heaviest snow accumulations from cooperative observers included 9 inches at Hacker Valley and Buckhannon, with 8 inches measured at Sutton, Gassaway, Mt Nebo, and Snowshoe.
A 79 year old Nicholas County man, who suffered with dementia, is believed to have frozen to death. He was last seen on the 20th, the day before the snow arrived.  He apparently made a wrong turn, drove several miles along a remote mountain road near Muddlety. His vehicle got stuck in an old snow cover. He apparently spun the wheels so much that his car caught fire. He walked off and his body was not found until the 23rd. Temperatures were in the 20s during the daylight hours of the 21st, then dropped to below zero that night. The date of his death was estimated on the 21st.

Heavy Snow in ROANE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-JAN-14 05:00:00 to 21-JAN-14 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-JAN-14 05:00:00 to 21-JAN-14 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-JAN-14 05:30:00 to 21-JAN-14 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in POCAHONTAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-JAN-14 06:00:00 to 21-JAN-14 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in WIRT, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-JAN-14 05:00:00 to 21-JAN-14 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in RITCHIE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-JAN-14 05:00:00 to 21-JAN-14 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in WEBSTER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-JAN-14 06:00:00 to 21-JAN-14 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in BRAXTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-JAN-14 06:00:00 to 21-JAN-14 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in CALHOUN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-JAN-14 05:00:00 to 21-JAN-14 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-JAN-14 05:00:00 to 21-JAN-14 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy Snow in DODDRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-JAN-14 05:00:00 to 21-JAN-14 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in LOGAN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-JAN-14 06:00:00 to 21-JAN-14 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Heavy Snow in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-JAN-14 05:30:00 to 21-JAN-14 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in UPSHUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-JAN-14 06:00:00 to 21-JAN-14 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in LEWIS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-JAN-14 05:00:00 to 21-JAN-14 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in TAYLOR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-JAN-14 05:30:00 to 21-JAN-14 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in BARBOUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-JAN-14 05:30:00 to 21-JAN-14 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in MINGO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-JAN-14 06:00:00 to 21-JAN-14 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in BOONE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-JAN-14 05:00:00 to 21-JAN-14 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-JAN-14 05:00:00 to 21-JAN-14 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-JAN-14 04:30:00 to 21-JAN-14 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-JAN-14 06:00:00 to 21-JAN-14 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Cold/Wind Chill in NICHOLAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-JAN-14 20:00:00 to 22-JAN-14 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy Snow in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-JAN-14 04:30:00 to 21-JAN-14 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-JAN-14 04:30:00 to 21-JAN-14 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-JAN-14 05:00:00 to 21-JAN-14 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in RALEIGH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-JAN-14 06:00:00 to 21-JAN-14 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in NICHOLAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-JAN-14 06:00:00 to 21-JAN-14 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in CLAY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-JAN-14 05:30:00 to 21-JAN-14 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter