A complex low pressure system brought deep moisture from the Gulf of Mexico as it moved across the central Appalachians, overriding a shallow layer of sub-freezing temperatures within high pressure established across the mountains of southeast West Virginia. This resulted in a widespread mixture of freezing rain, sleet and snow across the large portions of West Virginia. Freezing rain accumulations were higher more to the south across Mercer County, with a thicker layer of cold air to the north  resulting in mixture of sleet and snow. Mainly snow was observed along and north of Interstate 64 in Greenbrier County. The icing from this freezing rain weighed down trees and tree limbs, causing some to snap.  Some power outages were reported. The widespread winter storm conditions resulted in numerous travel delays, with schools across the region closed.

Winter Storm in SUMMERS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-FEB-21 01:25:00 to 18-FEB-21 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A Skywarn-trained weather spotter and a member of the general public observed ice accumulations from freezing rain of 0.25 inches in thickness across portions of Summers County, including around the communities of Indian Mills and Pipestem. Sleet accumulations of 0.5 to 1 inches were observed in these same communities. Key impacts: power outages; hazardous travel conditions; tree damage; schools closed.

Winter Storm in MERCER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-FEB-21 01:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A member of the Mercer County Sheriff's Department observed ice accumulations from freezing rain ranging of 0.25 inches in thickness across portions of Mercer County, including around the community of Princeton. Sleet and snowfall accumulations of 2 inches were also observed within the county as well. Key impacts: power outages; hazardous travel conditions; tree damage; schools closed.

Winter Storm in WESTERN GREENBRIER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-FEB-21 01:30:00 to 18-FEB-21 09:45:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A member of the Quinwood Fire Department observed ice accumulations from freezing rain of 0.25 inches in thickness across portions of western Greenbrier County, including around the communities of Quinwood and Rupert. Key impacts: power outages; hazardous  travel conditions; tree damage; schools closed.

Winter Storm in EASTERN GREENBRIER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-FEB-21 02:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 09:45:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Skywarn-trained weather spotters and a member of Greenbrier County Emergency Management observed ice accumulations from freezing rain of 0.25 inches in thickness across portions of eastern Greenbrier County, including around the communities of Maxwelton and White Sulphur Springs. Sleet accumulations of 0.8 to 1 inch, and snowfall accumulations to 1.4 inches were also observed in these same communities. Key impacts: power outages; hazardous travel conditions; tree damage; schools closed.

Winter Storm in MONROE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-FEB-21 02:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Skywarn-trained weather spotters and members of the general public observed ice accumulations from freezing rain ranging from 0.13 to 0.4 inches in thickness across portions of Monroe County, including around the communities of Wayside, Bozoo and Gap Mills. Sleet accumulations of 1 to 1.5 inches were observed in these same communities, while snowfall accumulations of 0.5 to 2 inches were also observed. Key impacts: power outages; hazardous travel conditions; tree damage; schools closed.