An arctic cold front swept through West Virginia late Christmas Eve. Rain changed to a period of heavy snow during the evening into Christmas morning with a period of snowfall rates of near two inches an hour as it passed over the state. Widespread snowfall amounts of 4 to 6 inches were observed through the majority of the lowlands, with a few local areas receiving up to 8 inches in Cabell and northwest Nicholas Counties. Meanwhile, the northeast mountains fell short of receiving more than 3 inches. The majority of snow fell during the overnight period which helped mitigate traffic hazards. The bulk of snow exited east of the West Virginia mountains by Christmas morning, but a few snow showers persisted into the afternoon. This system produced our first white Christmas in several years for many locations.

Winter Weather in LEWIS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy Snow in LOGAN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy Snow in SOUTHEAST RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 19:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy Snow in ROANE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy Snow in BOONE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in BRAXTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 13:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winter Weather in TAYLOR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy Snow in UPSHUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 13:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Heavy Snow in MCDOWELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy Snow in CALHOUN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy Snow in CLAY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winter Weather in DODDRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy Snow in MINGO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in SOUTHEAST NICHOLAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in TYLER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 13:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST WEBSTER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy Snow in WIRT, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 13:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy Snow in SOUTHEAST FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Winter Weather in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST NICHOLAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Winter Weather in NORTHWEST POCAHONTAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 19:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Weather in SOUTHEAST POCAHONTAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST RALEIGH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy Snow in SOUTHEAST WEBSTER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy Snow in WOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 13:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy Snow in WYOMING, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winter Weather in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy Snow in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 13:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Heavy Snow in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy Snow in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 13:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Heavy Snow in SOUTHEAST RALEIGH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy Snow in BARBOUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy Snow in RITCHIE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 24-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS