A developing Nor'easter began to strengthen across the Gulf Coast of the United States late in the day on January 6th before moving northeast along the Atlantic coastline on January 7th. Precipitation began to spread to into the area along the north and west side of the storm, bringing measurable snowfall into parts of the south central Virginia. The heaviest snowfall amounts were recorded within southside Virginia, where 5 to 10 inches of snow fell. Travel impacts were felt area-wide during and immediately following the event. Extreme cold conditions overspread the area, resulting in additional impacts, including the death of an elderly man in Surry County.

Winter Storm in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-JAN-17 15:30:00 to 07-JAN-17 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 6 and 10 inches were observed across several locations throughout the county. The highest accumulation report was received out of the Lawsonville area, where 10 inches was measured.

Winter Storm in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-JAN-17 15:15:00 to 07-JAN-17 12:18:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 6 and 10 inches were observed across several locations throughout the county. The highest accumulation report was received out of the Pilot Mountain area, where 10 inches was measured.

Winter Storm in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-JAN-17 16:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 12:42:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 6 and 9 inches were observed across several locations throughout the county. The highest accumulation report was received out of the Reidsville area, where 9 inches of snow was measured.

Winter Storm in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-JAN-17 16:30:00 to 07-JAN-17 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 8 and 10 inches were observed across several locations throughout the county. The highest accumulation report was received out of the Providence area, where 10 inches was measured.

Winter Storm in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-JAN-17 14:30:00 to 07-JAN-17 10:54:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 6 and 8 inches were observed across several locations throughout the county. The highest accumulation report was received out of the Jefferson area, where 8 inches was measured at numerous locations around the town.

Winter Storm in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-JAN-17 14:30:00 to 07-JAN-17 10:54:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 5 and 8 inches were observed across several locations throughout the county. The highest accumulation report was received out of the Seven Devils area, where 8 inches was measured.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-JAN-17 12:00:00 to 09-JAN-17 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

An 85 year old man died after he fell outside of his home and was exposed to cold weather for an unknown period of time. Temperatures on the morning of January 9th were near 10 degrees.

Winter Storm in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-JAN-17 14:45:00 to 07-JAN-17 11:48:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 6 and 8 inches were observed across several locations throughout the county. The highest accumulation report was received out of the Boomer area, where 8 inches was measured.

Winter Storm in YADKIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-JAN-17 15:15:00 to 07-JAN-17 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 6 and 8 inches were observed across several locations throughout the county. The highest accumulation report was received out of the Shacktown area, where 8 inches was measured.

Winter Storm in ALLEGHANY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 11:48:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 8 and 10 inches were observed across several locations throughout the county. The highest accumulation report was received out of the Sparta and Glade Valley areas, where 8 inches was measured.