A persistent northeasterly flow prior to the event ensured that there was substantial cold air throughout the atmosphere. A low pressure system tracked through the southern United States and moved north over southwest VA overnight on January 16th through the 17th, spreading snowfall from south to north. As this system was making its way north, the northeasterly flow was displaced, and a layer of warm air was allowed to filter in over the low levels, turning snow over to sleet and freezing rain, especially in southern VA. Shortly after the system passed, high winds compounded issues created by freshly accumulated snow and ice.

Winter Storm in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 16-JAN-22 08:15:00 to 17-JAN-22 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reports from trained spotter and the public ranged from 0.5 to 2.5 inches of snow and sleet across the county with a glaze of ice from freezing rain in some locations. Highest reports came from Aspen and Drakes Branch. Key Impacts: Icy and snow covered roads, traffic delays.

Winter Storm in ALLEGHANY, VIRGINIA
From 16-JAN-22 08:45:00 to 17-JAN-22 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reports from trained spotters, and the public ranged from 1.2 to 8 inches of snow across the county, with highest reports coming from Hollins. Key Impacts: Snow covered roads, traffic delays.

Winter Storm in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 16-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 16-JAN-22 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reports from trained spotters and the public ranged from 2.5 to 7.5 inches of snow across the county, mixed with a glaze of freezing rain and up to 2 inches of sleet, with highest reports coming from the City of Buena Vista, Vesuvius, and Collierstown. Key Impacts: Icy and snow covered roads, traffic delays.

Winter Storm in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 16-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 16-JAN-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reports from trained spotters and the public ranged from 2.8 to 4.8 inches of a mix of snow and sleet across the county, with highest reports coming from Pleasant View. A few power outages resulting from the wintry weather were also reported. Key Impacts: Icy and snow covered roads, power outages, traffic delays.

Winter Storm in APPOMATTOX, VIRGINIA
From 16-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 16-JAN-22 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reports from trained spotters and the public ranged from 2.3 to 4 inches of a mix of snow and sleet across the county, as well as a glaze of ice from freezing rain in some locations, with highest reports coming from Tower Hill and Appomattox. Key Impacts: Icy and snow covered roads, traffic delays.

Winter Storm in BATH, VIRGINIA
From 16-JAN-22 09:30:00 to 16-JAN-22 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reports from trained spotters, Cooperative observers, and the public ranged from 3.3 to 13 inches of snow  mixed with up to 2 inches of sleet across the county, with highest reports coming from Mountain Grove and Millboro. Key Impacts: Icy and snow covered roads, traffic delays.

Winter Storm in BUCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 16-JAN-22 09:30:00 to 16-JAN-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reports from cooperative observers and the public ranged from 0.8 to 3.6 inches of snow across the county, mixed with up to an inch of sleet and a glaze of ice from freezing rain, with highest reports coming from Tower Hill and Dillwyn. Key Impacts: Icy and snow covered roads, traffic delays.

High Wind in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-22 07:24:00 to 17-JAN-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down throughout the county, mostly in high elevation locations such as Catawba and Bent Mountain.

High Wind in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-22 14:00:00 to 17-JAN-22 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous large branches were blown down in the town of Floyd, with some reaching four inches in diameter.

Winter Storm in GRAYSON, VIRGINIA
From 16-JAN-22 05:25:00 to 17-JAN-22 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reports from trained spotters and the public ranged from 3.8 to 6.3 inches of snow across the county, with highest reports coming from Independence and Spring Valley. Ice accumulated from freezing rain up to a quarter inch was reported, as well as up to a quarter inch of sleet. Key Impacts: Icy and snow covered roads, traffic delays.

Winter Storm in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 16-JAN-22 05:30:00 to 17-JAN-22 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Reports from trained spotters, law enforcement, cooperative observers, and the public ranged from 2 to 11 inches of snow and sleet across the county, with highest reports coming from Sugar Grove and Adwolf. Key Impacts: Snow covered roads, traffic delays.

Winter Storm in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 16-JAN-22 05:35:00 to 16-JAN-22 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reports from trained spotters, broadcast media, and the public ranged from 1.5 to 7 inches of snow across the county mixed with a trace of sleet, with highest reports coming from Wytheville and Ivanhoe. Key Impacts: Snow covered roads, traffic delays.

Winter Storm in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 16-JAN-22 05:35:00 to 17-JAN-22 03:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reports from trained spotters and the public ranged from 1 to 5.5 inches of snow across the county, with highest reports coming from Pipers Gap and Byllesby. A glaze of ice from freezing rain, and up to 2.25 inches of sleet were observed in parts of the county. Key Impacts: Icy and snow covered roads, traffic delays.

Winter Storm in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 16-JAN-22 05:40:00 to 16-JAN-22 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reports from trained spotters and the public ranged from 1.5 to 5 inches of snow across the county, with highest reports coming from Pittsville and Chatham. There were also reports of sleet up to 1.5 inches. Key Impacts: Icy and snow covered roads, traffic delays.

Winter Storm in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 16-JAN-22 05:58:00 to 17-JAN-22 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reports from trained spotters and the public ranged from 1 to 3 inches of snow across the county, with highest reports coming from Elliston and Pilot. Reports of sleet up to 1 inch were also received. Key Impacts: Icy and snow covered roads, traffic delays.

Winter Storm in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 16-JAN-22 06:00:00 to 17-JAN-22 03:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reports from trained spotters, broadcast media, and the public ranged from 2.8 to 6.8 inches of snow across the county, with highest reports coming from Willis. A glaze of freezing rain as well as up to 1.5 inches of sleet were reported. Key Impacts: Icy and snow covered roads, traffic delays.

Winter Storm in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 16-JAN-22 06:00:00 to 16-JAN-22 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reports from trained spotters, cooperative observers, and the public ranged from 1.5 to 6 inches of snow across the county, with highest reports coming from Stuart and Buffalo Ridge.  Key Impacts: Snow covered roads, traffic delays.

Winter Storm in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 16-JAN-22 06:00:00 to 16-JAN-22 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Reports of 5 inches of snow came from broadcast media and the public. Isolated power outages were reported throughout the county. Key Impacts:  Power outages, snow covered roads, traffic delays.

Winter Storm in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 16-JAN-22 06:15:00 to 17-JAN-22 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reports from trained spotters, and the public ranged from 2 to 5.8 inches of snow across the county, with highest reports coming from Dublin and Copper Valley. There were isolated power outages throughout the county as well. Key Impacts: Power outages, snow covered roads, traffic delays.

Winter Storm in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 16-JAN-22 06:15:00 to 16-JAN-22 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reports from trained spotters and the public ranged from 2 to 5 inches of snow across the county, as well as traces of freezing rain and sleet, with highest reports coming from Rocky Mount. Key Impacts: Snow covered roads, traffic delays.

Winter Storm in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 16-JAN-22 06:30:00 to 17-JAN-22 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reports from cooperative observers and the public ranged from 4.6 to 5.5 inches of snow across the county, with highest reports coming from Huffman. A few power outages were also reported in the county. Key Impacts: Snow covered roads, power outages, traffic delays.

Winter Storm in BLAND, VIRGINIA
From 16-JAN-22 06:31:00 to 17-JAN-22 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reports from trained spotters and the public ranged from 3 to 6 inches of snow across the county, with up to a quarter of an inch of sleet in addition. Highest reports came from Bastian and Bland. Key Impacts: Icy roads, power outages, snow covered roads, traffic delays.

Winter Storm in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 16-JAN-22 06:35:00 to 17-JAN-22 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Reports from trained spotters, broadcast media, and the public ranged from 1 to 5.5 inches of snow across the county, with highest reports coming from Bluefield and Burkes Garden. Key Impacts: Snow covered roads, traffic delays.

Winter Storm in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-JAN-22 07:00:00 to 17-JAN-22 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reports from trained spotters, cooperative observers, and the public ranged from 1.8 to 2.3 inches of snow across the county, with up to three quarters of an inch of sleet and a glaze of freezing rain, with highest reports coming from Crystal Hill and South Boston. Key Impacts: Icy and snow covered roads, traffic delays.

Winter Storm in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 16-JAN-22 07:30:00 to 16-JAN-22 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reports from trained spotters, and the public ranged from 1.5 to 7.5 inches of snow across the county, with highest reports coming from Huddleston and Goodview. Reports of up to a quarter of an inch of ice from freezing rain and up to an inch of sleet were also received. Key Impacts: Icy and snow covered roads, traffic delays.

Winter Storm in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 16-JAN-22 07:45:00 to 17-JAN-22 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reports of 4 to 8 inches of snow and up to one half of an inch of sleet were received from trained spotters, broadcast media, and the public. The highest snowfall totals were reports from near Cave Spring. Several power outages occurred throughout the county due to the wintry weather. Key Impacts: Icy and snow covered roads, power outages, traffic delays.

High Wind in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-22 10:04:00 to 17-JAN-22 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down around the county. A couple of trees fell onto two cars near Exit 14 on Interstate 77.

Winter Storm in CRAIG, VIRGINIA
From 16-JAN-22 07:55:00 to 17-JAN-22 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reports from trained spotters, and the public ranged from 2.5 to 7 inches of snow and sleet across the county, with highest reports coming from Simmonsville and New Castle. Key Impacts: Icy and snow covered roads, traffic delays.

Winter Storm in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 16-JAN-22 07:55:00 to 16-JAN-22 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reports from trained spotters and the public ranged from 1.2 to 7.1 inches of snow across the county mixed with up to 1 inch of sleet, with highest reports coming from Fincastle and Cloverdale. Key Impacts: Icy and snow covered roads, traffic delays.

Winter Storm in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 16-JAN-22 08:15:00 to 16-JAN-22 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reports from trained spotters, cooperative observers, and the public ranged from 2.9 to 5.5 inches of snow across the county, with highest reports coming from near the Lynchburg Regional Airport. Key Impacts: Snow covered roads, traffic delays.

High Wind in GRAYSON, VIRGINIA
From 17-JAN-22 04:54:00 to 17-JAN-22 04:54:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few trees were blown down by high winds across the county during the pre-dawn hours.