A cold front stalled over the region the afternoon of December 8th, 2017. A set of upper level disturbances moved along this boundary. One had crossed the region by Thursday evening, with a second by Friday morning, December 9th, 2017. With plenty of cold air in place, several inches of snow fell in association with these two disturbances. Snowfall totals were greatest across the Grayson Highlands portion of southwest Virginia where amounts ranged from five to seven inches. Eastward from here into the foothills and Southside region of Virginia, amounts of four to six inches were common.

Winter Storm in GRAYSON, VIRGINIA
From 08-DEC-17 08:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totals ranged from around five inches near Spring Valley to around seven inches near Mouth of Wilson.

Winter Storm in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 08-DEC-17 09:15:00 to 09-DEC-17 12:35:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totals ranged from around four inches near Byllesby to around seven inches near Laurel Fork.

Winter Storm in APPOMATTOX, VIRGINIA
From 08-DEC-17 12:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts ranged from around four inches near Evergreen to around five inches near Appomattox.

Winter Storm in BUCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 08-DEC-17 12:30:00 to 09-DEC-17 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totals ranged from around two inches near Gold Hill to around five inches near Sheppards and Dillwyn.

Winter Storm in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 08-DEC-17 12:00:00 to 09-DEC-17 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts ranged from around three inches near Saxe to around five inches near Abilene.

Winter Storm in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 08-DEC-17 10:15:00 to 09-DEC-17 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall totals ranged from around four inches near Bassett to around six inches near Horse Pasture. Power was lost to around 3000 customers as a result as snow and ice weighted trees falling on power lines. Other felled trees landed on roadways, requiring removal of the debris. Damage values are estimated.

Winter Storm in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 08-DEC-17 09:45:00 to 09-DEC-17 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall totals ranged from around five inches near Woolwind to around seven inches near Meadows of Dan.  Around 3000 electrical customers lost power thanks to snow and ice weighted trees falling on power lines. Damage values are estimated.

Winter Storm in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 08-DEC-17 11:17:00 to 09-DEC-17 17:53:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totals ranged from around four inches near Pittsville to around five inches near Swansonville. Around 1200 electrical customers were without power thanks to snow and ice weighted trees falling on power lines. Damage values are estimated.

Winter Storm in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 08-DEC-17 11:30:00 to 09-DEC-17 17:54:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Snowfall amounts ranged from around two inches near Lynchburg to around four inches near Brookneal to around six inches near Gladys. Minor power outages occurred thanks to snow and ice weighted trees and limbs falling on power lines. Damage values are estimated.

Winter Storm in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 08-DEC-17 11:45:00 to 09-DEC-17 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totals ranged from around two inches near Virgilina, where snow was mixed with sleet, to around five inches near Scottsburg to around six inches near Leda and Elmo. Minor power outages occurred thanks to snow and ice weighted trees and limbs falling on power lines.