A strengthening low pressure system moved northeast from the Lower Mississippi Valley across the Southern Appalachians with a modified Arctic air mass in place prior to the system's arrival.  Temperatures were cold enough in this air mass that much of the precipitation that fell across southwest Virginia was in the form of snow. Winter storm warning criteria was easily met with around 8 to 12 inches of snow across
Southwest Virginia. In some higher terrain areas, amounts topped out around 15 to 16 inches across the southwest corner of the state with about two feet in the High Knob region.

Heavy Snow in SCOTT, VIRGINIA
From 22-JAN-16 05:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A snowfall total of 9 inches was reported nine miles west of Gate City.

Heavy Snow in SCOTT, VIRGINIA
From 22-JAN-16 05:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A snowfall total of 7 inches was reported at Nickelsville.

Heavy Snow in WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 22-JAN-16 04:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A snowfall total of 10 inches was reported nine miles west of Abingdon.

Heavy Snow in WISE, VIRGINIA
From 22-JAN-16 05:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A snowfall total of 11 inches was reported two miles east of Norton.

Heavy Snow in WISE, VIRGINIA
From 22-JAN-16 05:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A snowfall total of 14.5 inches was reported four miles northwest of Wise.

Heavy Snow in WISE, VIRGINIA
From 22-JAN-16 05:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A snowfall total of 14.5 inches was reported four miles northwest of Wise.

Heavy Snow in WISE, VIRGINIA
From 22-JAN-16 05:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A snowfall total of 17 inches was reported at Pound.

Heavy Snow in WISE, VIRGINIA
From 22-JAN-16 05:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A snowfall total of 17 inches was reported at Pound.

Heavy Snow in WISE, VIRGINIA
From 22-JAN-16 05:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A snowfall total of 15 inches was reported southeast of Wise.

Heavy Snow in WISE, VIRGINIA
From 22-JAN-16 05:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A snowfall total of 11 inches was reported at Coeburn.

Heavy Snow in WISE, VIRGINIA
From 22-JAN-16 05:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A snowfall total of 8 inches was reported at Big Stone Gap.

Heavy Snow in WISE, VIRGINIA
From 22-JAN-16 05:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A snowfall total of 11 inches was reported at Coeburn.

Heavy Snow in WISE, VIRGINIA
From 22-JAN-16 05:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A snowfall total of 24 inches was reported on High Knob.

Heavy Snow in WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 22-JAN-16 05:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A snowfall total of 4.5 inches was reported Bristol.

Heavy Snow in LEE, VIRGINIA
From 22-JAN-16 05:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A snowfall total of 4 inches was reported six miles southwest of Big Stone Gap.

Heavy Snow in RUSSELL, VIRGINIA
From 22-JAN-16 05:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Snowfall totals of 6-7 inches across the lower elevations including Lebanon and Honaker. Higher elevations had close to 18 inches of snow at locations such as Hazel Mountain and Clinch Mountain.