During the morning of January 31st, weakening low pressure moved northward into the lower Ohio Valley.  Frontogenetic forcing allowed for some higher snow rates during the morning and early afternoon hours, particularly in the higher elevations.  Snow rates became lighter in the afternoon as support for lift weakened and lifted northward, and some rain was also able to mix in away from the ridges. Up to a foot was seen in the higher elevations by that evening, while areas away from the ridges were generally limited to four inches or less before midnight.
This event continued into early February, when strengthening northwest flow increased cold advection and allowed additional accumulating snow showers to develop.

Winter Weather in MARION, WEST VIRGINIA
From 31-JAN-21 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-21 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several reports of 1 to 3 inches of snow were received, which mainly fell during the morning hours. A high of 3.5 inches was observed at Pine Grove.

Winter Weather in MONONGALIA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 31-JAN-21 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-21 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Two to four inches of snow fell mainly during the morning hours. Daybrook received the most, at 4 inches.

Winter Weather in OHIO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 31-JAN-21 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-21 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Around an inch and a half of snow was reported at Wheeling.

Winter Weather in WETZEL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 31-JAN-21 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-21 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Three to three and a half inches fell during the day, with reports from Hundred and New Martinsville.

Winter Weather in BROOKE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 31-JAN-21 02:00:00 to 31-JAN-21 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

One to two inches of snow accumulated at Wellsburg, mainly during the morning.

Winter Storm in EASTERN PRESTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 31-JAN-21 01:00:00 to 31-JAN-21 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

By early afternoon, 9.2 inches had accumulated at Terra Alta, and 12.5 was recorded by 6 PM at Aurora.

Winter Storm in PRESTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 31-JAN-21 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-21 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Seven inches of snow had accumulated at Kingwood by early evening.

Winter Storm in RIDGES OF E MONONGALIA AND NW PRESTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 31-JAN-21 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-21 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Seven inches had accumulated at Pisgah by 5 PM, while Gladesville had 6 inches by noon.

Winter Storm in WESTERN TUCKER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 31-JAN-21 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-21 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Seven inches of snow accumulated at Parsons by 4 PM.

Winter Storm in EASTERN TUCKER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 31-JAN-21 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-21 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

By 7 PM, 11.2 inches of snow had accumulated at Davis, while 8.1 inches fell at Canaan Heights through 3 PM.