A cold front and subsequent closed low aloft brought measurable snow to the region beginning early in the morning on Wednesday the 17th. The slow speed of the system combined with decent moisture convergence in the low levels, and snow to liquid ratios in excess of 15 to 1 contributed to the high snowfall totals.

Winter Storm in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-18 03:30:00 to 18-JAN-18 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 4 to 9 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Ringgold area where 9 inches was measured. 33 vehicular accidents, mostly minor, were reported between Danville and Pittsylvania County. From these accidents one resulted in property damage and another with an injuries.

Winter Storm in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-18 03:30:00 to 17-JAN-18 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts between 3 to 7 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Axton area where 6.5 inches was measured. An indirect fatality occurred when a 6 year old boy who was sledding slid into the street and underneath a moving vehicle.

Winter Storm in APPOMATTOX, VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-18 02:30:00 to 17-JAN-18 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 5 to 6 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was near the city of Appomattox where 5.6 inches was measured. 118 traffic accidents were reported within the Appomattox division of the Virginia State Police which encompasses the City of Lynchburg, Campbell, Amherst and Appomattox counties. 105 of these accidents involved property damage and 13 involved injuries.

Winter Storm in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-18 02:30:00 to 17-JAN-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts between 2 to 6 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Snow Creek area where 5.5 inches was measured.

Winter Storm in BUCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-18 04:30:00 to 17-JAN-18 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts between 3 to 5 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Gold Hill area where 5.0 inches was measured.

Winter Storm in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-18 02:30:00 to 17-JAN-18 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts between 4 to 6 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Evington area where 5.5 inches was measured. 118 traffic accidents were reported within the Appomattox division of the Virginia State Police which encompasses the City of Lynchburg, Campbell, Amherst and Appomattox counties. 105 of these accidents involved property damage and 13 involved injuries.

Winter Storm in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-18 03:30:00 to 18-JAN-18 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 6 to 10 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in South Boston where 10.0 inches was measured.

Winter Storm in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-18 03:45:00 to 17-JAN-18 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 6 to 9 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Red Oak area where 8.7 inches was measured.