A strong low pressure system moved eastward across the Gulf Coast on its way through the Carolinas. Deep moisture was lifted in the colder resident air mass across the Southern Appalachian region. This pattern resulted in heavy snowfall amounts in the range of five to ten inches with locally greater totals across Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee.

Heavy Snow in WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 00:00:00 to 10-DEC-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Four inches of snow was reported at Abingdon.

Heavy Snow in SCOTT, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 00:00:00 to 10-DEC-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Three inches of snow was reported at Gate City.

Heavy Snow in SCOTT, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 00:00:00 to 10-DEC-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Ten inches of snow was reported at Abingdon.

Heavy Snow in WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 00:00:00 to 10-DEC-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Eight inches of snow was reported 3 miles east northeast of Bristol.

Heavy Snow in SCOTT, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 00:00:00 to 10-DEC-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Seven and a half inches of snow was reported 2 miles southwest of Gate City.

Heavy Snow in SCOTT, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 00:00:00 to 10-DEC-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Eight and a half inches of snow was reported 1 mile northeast of Weber City.

Heavy Snow in LEE, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 00:00:00 to 10-DEC-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five inches of snow was reported 2 miles north northwest of Jonesville.

Heavy Snow in WISE, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 00:00:00 to 10-DEC-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six inches of snow was reported 2 miles west of Wise.

Heavy Snow in WISE, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 00:00:00 to 10-DEC-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Eleven inches of snow was reported 1 mile north northeast of Abingdon.

Heavy Snow in WISE, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 00:00:00 to 10-DEC-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four inches of snow was reported at Jonesville.

Heavy Snow in WISE, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 00:00:00 to 10-DEC-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nine inches of snow was reported at Coeburn.

Heavy Snow in WISE, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 00:00:00 to 10-DEC-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nine inches of snow was reported at Coeburn.

Heavy Snow in WISE, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 00:00:00 to 10-DEC-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five and a half inches of snow was reported 1 mile north northeast of Big Stone Gap.

Heavy Snow in WISE, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 00:00:00 to 10-DEC-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Eight inches of snow was reported at Pound.

Heavy Snow in WISE, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 00:00:00 to 10-DEC-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Eight inches of snow was reported at Wise.

Heavy Snow in LEE, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 00:00:00 to 10-DEC-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Three inches of snow was reported 2 miles north of Jonesville.

Heavy Snow in SCOTT, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 00:00:00 to 10-DEC-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Seven inches of snow was reported at Dungannon.

Heavy Snow in SCOTT, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 00:00:00 to 10-DEC-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Seven inches of snow was reported at Dungannon.

Heavy Snow in SCOTT, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 00:00:00 to 10-DEC-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nine inches of snow was reported 2 miles south of Clinchport.

Heavy Snow in SCOTT, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 00:00:00 to 10-DEC-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Twelve inches of snow was reported 2 miles southwest of Gate City.

Heavy Snow in SCOTT, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 00:00:00 to 10-DEC-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Twelve inches of snow was reported 2 miles southwest of Gate City.

Heavy Snow in WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 00:00:00 to 10-DEC-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Thirteen inches of snow was reported 1 mile southwest of Emory-Meadow View.

Heavy Snow in WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 00:00:00 to 10-DEC-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Thirteen inches of snow was reported 1 mile southwest of Emory-Meadow View.

Heavy Snow in WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 00:00:00 to 10-DEC-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Thirteen inches of snow was reported 3 miles west of Abingdon.

Heavy Snow in WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 00:00:00 to 10-DEC-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Three inches of snow was reported 3 miles south of Abingdon.

Heavy Snow in RUSSELL, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 00:00:00 to 10-DEC-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Eight inches of snow was reported 1 mile northeast of Lebanon.

Heavy Snow in LEE, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-18 00:00:00 to 10-DEC-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Five inches of snow was reported 2 miles east of Jonesville.