A strong winter storm took a favorable track for heavy snow and a wintry mix, moving from the southeast U.S. into New England. This resulted in widespread heavy snow across southwest Virginia. In the mountains, snowfall in excess of 6-10 inches was common with small amounts of freezing rain. East of the Blue Ridge, while some locations did get up to 6 inches of snow, the freezing rain amounts were far more significant. In the wake of the storm, strong winds were seen through the region. Coupled with the icy conditions, this led to numerous traffic accidents and power outages.

Winter Storm in GRAYSON, VIRGINIA
From 14-FEB-16 11:25:00 to 16-FEB-16 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 5 to 10 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Elk Creek area where 9.5 inches was measured. Small amounts of sleet and freezing rain were also observed with this storm.

Strong Wind in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-16 04:30:00 to 16-FEB-16 10:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

High winds knocked down multiple trees blocking many roads and causing many closures. Multiple accidents were also reported due to these fallen trees and slick conditions. A large fallen tree also displaced seven people from their homes after a large tree fell on an apartment building. Numerous ice covered power lines were compromised causing over 17,000 power outages throughout the city and county.

Strong Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-16 07:00:00 to 16-FEB-16 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Post frontal winds knocked down ice covered trees, blocking many roads across the county. Many power lines also came down in the storm. Appalachian Power reported nearly 4,500 customers were without power as of 10:45 AM on Tuesday morning.

Strong Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-16 09:00:00 to 16-FEB-16 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Post frontal winds knocked down trees and power lines across the county. Over 800 customers were without power.

Winter Storm in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 14-FEB-16 13:00:00 to 16-FEB-16 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 5 to 7 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Hillsville area where 6.5 inches was measured. Sleet and freezing rain were also observed with this storm with the highest total being a quarter of an inch of ice accumulation in Fancy Gap. Strong winds after the storm caused 491 power outages in the county.

Winter Storm in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 14-FEB-16 13:45:00 to 16-FEB-16 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 5 to 8 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Rural Retreat area where 7.5 inches was measured. Small amounts of sleet and freezing rain were also observed with this storm. State troopers responded to six traffic accidents within the county.

Winter Storm in BLAND, VIRGINIA
From 14-FEB-16 14:00:00 to 16-FEB-16 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Snowfall amounts between 7 to 9 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Rocky Gap area where 9 inches was measured.

Winter Storm in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 14-FEB-16 16:00:00 to 16-FEB-16 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts between 5 to 8 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Floyd area where 8 inches was measured. Strong winds after the storm caused 95 power outages in the county.

Winter Storm in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 14-FEB-16 16:00:00 to 16-FEB-16 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts between 7 to 6 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Meadows of Dan area where 5.5 inches was measured. Significant freezing rain reports of a quarter inch of ice or greater were also received with the highest amount being four tenths of an inch of ice near Buffalo Ridge. Moderate post frontal winds caused multiple ice covered power lines to fall. Appalachian Power reported as of 10:45 Tuesday morning that 1,500 customers were without power in the county.

Winter Storm in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 14-FEB-16 16:30:00 to 16-FEB-16 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts between 8 to 11 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Elliston area where 10.2 inches was measured. Small amounts of sleet and freezing rain were also observed with this storm. 919 customers lost power as a result of this storm.

Winter Storm in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 14-FEB-16 15:00:00 to 16-FEB-16 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts between 8 to 11 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Pearisburg area where 11 inches was measured. Small amounts of sleet and freezing rain were also observed with this storm.

Winter Storm in ALLEGHANY, VIRGINIA
From 14-FEB-16 17:00:00 to 16-FEB-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts between 5 to 7 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Covington area where 7 inches was measured. Strong winds after the storm caused 414 power outages in the county.

Winter Storm in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 14-FEB-16 17:00:00 to 16-FEB-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts between 7 to 9 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Springwood area where 9 inches was measured.

Winter Storm in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 14-FEB-16 15:00:00 to 16-FEB-16 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 8 to 10 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Draper area where 10 inches was measured. Strong winds after the storm caused 103 power outages in the county.

Winter Storm in CRAIG, VIRGINIA
From 14-FEB-16 16:00:00 to 16-FEB-16 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 7 to 9 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Valley Mill area where 9 inches was measured.

Winter Storm in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 14-FEB-16 11:45:00 to 16-FEB-16 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 4 to 5 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Marion area where 5 inches was measured. Strong winds after the storm caused 181 power outages in the county.

Winter Storm in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 14-FEB-16 12:15:00 to 16-FEB-16 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts between 6 to 8 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Cedar Bluff area where 8 inches was measured. Small amounts of sleet were also observed with this storm.

Winter Storm in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 14-FEB-16 17:00:00 to 16-FEB-16 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts between 4 to 7 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Rocky Mount area where 7 inches was measured. Small amounts of sleet were also observed with this storm. Moderate winds combined with some likely under-reported icing contributed to over 11,000 customers losing power.

Winter Storm in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 14-FEB-16 18:30:00 to 16-FEB-16 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Three inches of snow mixed with sleet and a tenth of an inch of freezing rain.

Winter Storm in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 14-FEB-16 17:00:00 to 16-FEB-16 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts between 6 to 10 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Bent Mountain area where 9.9 inches was measured. Significant amounts of freezing rain and sleet, accounting for up to four tenths of an inch of ice were also reported in areas near Roanoke. State police responded to 68 vehicle crashes and 64 disabled vehicles during the event. A transformer explosion in suburban Roanoke combined with strong winds after the front moved through contributed to more than 17,000 customers losing power.

Winter Storm in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 14-FEB-16 17:30:00 to 16-FEB-16 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts averaged four inches across the county.

Winter Storm in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 14-FEB-16 18:00:00 to 16-FEB-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts between 5 to 9 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the town of Bedford where 11 inches was measured. Moderate post frontal winds combined with likely under reported icing contributed to more than 1,600 customers in the county losing power.

Winter Storm in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 14-FEB-16 18:00:00 to 16-FEB-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts between 2 to 5 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Pittsville area where 4.3 inches was measured. Small amounts of sleet and freezing rain were also observed with this storm. 1588 customers lost power as a result of this storm.

Winter Storm in BATH, VIRGINIA
From 14-FEB-16 18:15:00 to 16-FEB-16 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall amounts between 7 to 8 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Warm Springs area where 8 inches was measured. Small amounts of sleet and freezing rain were also observed with this storm.

Winter Storm in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 14-FEB-16 18:15:00 to 16-FEB-16 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 5 to 7 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Raphine area where 7 inches was measured.

Winter Storm in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 14-FEB-16 18:30:00 to 16-FEB-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts between 3 to 8 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Concord area where 8 inches was measured. A report of a quarter of an inch of freezing rain was also reported in Rustburg. Strong winds after the storm caused 305 customers to lose power in the City of Lynchburg.

Winter Storm in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 14-FEB-16 18:45:00 to 16-FEB-16 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts between 5 to 8 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Oronco area where 7.6 inches was measured. Strong winds after the storm caused 268 power outages in the county.

Winter Storm in APPOMATTOX, VIRGINIA
From 14-FEB-16 18:45:00 to 16-FEB-16 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Four to six inches of snow along with  a quarter inch of ice accretion was reported across the county. This contributed to several accidents and disabled vehicles.
On Route 460 a car veered off the road and overturned. All 5 passengers were taken to the hospital for injuries; two adults, and three children.

Winter Storm in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 14-FEB-16 18:45:00 to 16-FEB-16 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts between 2 to 3 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Keysville area where 3 inches was measured. The snow then changed to freezing rain resulting in accumulations up to 3/8ths of an inch.

Winter Storm in BUCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 14-FEB-16 19:00:00 to 16-FEB-16 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall amounts averaged two inches across the county, before the precipitation changed to freezing rain. Up to a quarter of an inch of ice accmulation fell on top of the snow.

Strong Wind in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-16 10:00:00 to 16-FEB-16 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Post frontal winds knocked down trees across the county. 536 customers lost power as a result of these winds on frozen over power lines.