An area of low pressure developed along the Gulf Coast on December 8th and tracked northeastward along the North and South Carolina coastlines during the daytime hours on the 9th, strengthening to around 1000mb by the evening. The low then exited eastward off the coast of Cape Hatteras and weakened on the night of the 9th. Widespread significant snow was brought to central Virginia, with a sharp cutoff to completely dry conditions across far northern Virginia.

Winter Weather in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 11:00:00 to 09-DEC-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall amounts from 1 to 2 inches were observed across the region, with 2 inches measured near Sperryville.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN VIRGINIA BLUE RIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 11:00:00 to 09-DEC-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts from 2 to 5 inches were observed across the region.

Winter Weather in WESTERN HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 09:00:00 to 09-DEC-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches were observed.

Winter Weather in EASTERN HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 09:00:00 to 09-DEC-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches were observed, with 4.5 inches measured near Mustoe.

Winter Weather in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 11:00:00 to 09-DEC-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts ranged from around 1 inch in the northern portion of the county to around 4 inches in the southern portion. A local maximum of 4.5 inches was observed near Massanutten.

Winter Weather in PAGE, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 11:00:00 to 09-DEC-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall amounts from 1 to 2 inches were observed across the region. A local maximum of 2.1 inches was measured near Ida.

Winter Storm in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 11:00:00 to 09-DEC-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall amounts of 6 to 8 inches were observed, with 7.5 inches measured near Lahore.

Winter Storm in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 11:00:00 to 09-DEC-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall amounts of 6 to 8 inches were observed, with 7 inches measured near Massaponax.

Winter Storm in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 11:00:00 to 09-DEC-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts ranged from 2 to 4 inches in the northern portion of the county to 4 to 6 inches in the southern portion of the county. A local maximum of  6.1 inches was measured near Glendie.

Winter Storm in KING GEORGE, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 11:00:00 to 09-DEC-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall amounts from 4 to 7 inches were observed. A local maximum of 7.4 inches was measured near Rollins Fork.

Winter Weather in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 11:00:00 to 09-DEC-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall amounts from 1 to 3 inches were observed across the region, with 3 inches measured near Winston.

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 13:00:00 to 09-DEC-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts from 1 to 2 inches were observed across the region, with 1 inch measured near Bealeton.

Winter Storm in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 09:00:00 to 09-DEC-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts ranged from 5 to 6 inches in the northern portion of the county to 10 to 15 inches in the southern portion of the county. A local maximum of 15.5 inches was measured near Sherando.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL VIRGINIA BLUE RIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 09:00:00 to 09-DEC-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts ranged from around 8 inches in the northern portion of the zone to upwards of 20 inches in the southern portion of the zone. A local maximum of 21.0 inches was measured near the Wintergreen Resort.

Winter Storm in NELSON, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 09:00:00 to 09-DEC-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall amounts ranged from 10 to 18 inches across the county. A local maximum of 16.8 inches was measured near Afton.

Winter Storm in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 09:00:00 to 09-DEC-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall amounts of 8 to 12 inches were observed. A local maximum of 12.9 inches was measured near Charlottesville.

Winter Storm in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 11:00:00 to 09-DEC-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall amounts of 6 to 10 inches were observed. A local maximum of 10 inches was measured near McMullen.

Winter Storm in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 11:00:00 to 09-DEC-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread snowfall amounts of 4 to 5 inches were observed, with 4.4 inches measured at Haywood.