A surface low formed over Texas, then quickly moved east during the day and overnight, pushing off the Carolina coast by the morning of the 17th. A very cold airmass in place from retreating Arctic high pressure resulted in higher than average snow ratios, between 12:1 and 15:1. Central Virginia received the highest amounts, with lower amounts to the north and west.

Winter Storm in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter near Monticello reported a snow total of 7.5 inches. Between 4.0 and 7.5 inches was reported by multiple sources across the county.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN VIRGINIA BLUE RIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 4.0 and 7.5 inches was reported by multiple sources in surrounding areas.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL VIRGINIA BLUE RIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 4.0 and 7.5 inches was reported by multiple sources in surrounding areas.

Winter Storm in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 4.0 and 7.0 inches was reported by multiple sources in the county and surrounding areas.

Winter Storm in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 4.0 and 6.0 inches was reported by multiple sources in the county and surrounding areas.

Winter Storm in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 4.0 and 6.0 inches was reported by multiple sources in the county and surrounding areas.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 4.0 and 6.0 inches was reported by multiple sources in the county and surrounding areas.

Winter Storm in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 4.0 and 6.0 inches was reported by multiple sources in the county and surrounding areas.

Winter Storm in WESTERN HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 5.0 and 7.0 inches was reported by multiple sources in the county and surrounding areas.

Winter Storm in EASTERN HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 5.0 and 7.0 inches was reported by multiple sources in the county and surrounding areas.

Winter Storm in KING GEORGE, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 5.0 and 7.0 inches was reported by multiple sources in the county and surrounding areas.

Winter Storm in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 5.0 and 7.0 inches was reported by multiple sources in the county and surrounding areas.

Winter Storm in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 5.0 and 7.0 inches was reported by multiple sources in the county and surrounding areas.

Winter Storm in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 5.0 and 7.0 inches was reported by multiple sources in the county and surrounding areas.

Winter Storm in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 5.0 and 7.0 inches was reported by multiple sources in the county and surrounding areas.

Winter Storm in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 5.0 and 7.0 inches was reported by multiple sources in the county and surrounding areas.

Winter Weather in EASTERN LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow totals between 3.0 and 4.5 inches was reported around the county.

Winter Weather in WESTERN LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow totals between 3.0 and 4.5 inches was reported around the county.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow totals between 3.0 and 4.5 inches was reported around the county.

Winter Weather in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow totals between 3.0 and 4.5 inches was reported around the county.

Winter Weather in PAGE, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow totals between 3.0 and 4.5 inches was reported around the county.

Winter Weather in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow totals between 3.0 and 4.5 inches was reported around the county.

Winter Weather in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow totals between 3.0 and 4.5 inches was reported around the county.

Winter Weather in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow totals between 3.0 and 4.5 inches was reported around the county.

Winter Weather in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-15 14:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow totals between 3.0 and 4.5 inches was reported around the county.

Winter Storm in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-15 12:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 5.0 and 8.5 inches was reported by multiple sources in the county and surrounding areas.

Winter Storm in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-15 16:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 4.0 and 6.0 inches was reported by multiple sources in the county and surrounding areas.