Richmond, Virginia – Snow arrived in steady, well-timed bursts across Virginia this winter, and by the end of February, Richmond had secured a season that finished solidly above average.
According to the U.S. National Weather Service Eastern Region Headquarters, Richmond recorded 12.8 inches of snow from December 2025 through February 2026. That total surpassed the city’s normal winter snowfall of 10.5 inches, marking a notably snowier season than recent years, though not among the top-tier winters since records began in 1897.
Temperatures averaged 38.6 degrees during the three-month stretch, slightly below the seasonal normal. That cooler pattern allowed several storms to produce measurable, plowable snow across central Virginia, particularly in Henrico and Chesterfield counties where untreated secondary roads turned slick during morning commutes.
Across the Commonwealth, northern and western Virginia saw higher totals, with parts of the Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge benefiting from both coastal systems and inland lows tracking through the Ohio Valley. Interstate 64 and Interstate 95 experienced periodic slowdowns during heavier snowfall, and Richmond International Airport reported multiple de-icing operations.
The late-February “Bombo Genesis” system intensified offshore and helped reinforce cold air across the Mid-Atlantic, squeezing out additional accumulation that nudged Richmond’s seasonal total to 12.8 inches before winter wrapped up.
While not historic, winter 2025-2026 delivered a consistently wintry stretch for Richmond and much of Virginia. Final climate certifications are expected as the National Weather Service completes its seasonal review.
