Richmond, Virginia – Snowfall has been more selective across Virginia this winter, with the highest seasonal totals confined to the mountains and far northern parts of the state. From late September through early February, most locations have avoided prolonged snow cover, though several regions have still logged meaningful accumulation.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA’s National Snowfall Analysis, parts of Virginia have recorded up to 2 feet of snow since Sept. 30. The highest totals are focused in the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Highlands, as well as portions of the northern Shenandoah Valley, where colder air and elevation have supported snow during multiple systems.
Communities such as Blacksburg, Lewisburg, and areas near Mount Rogers are near the upper end of the range, with repeated snow events creating periodic travel issues along U.S. 460, I-81, and mountain secondary roads. Farther north, Winchester and nearby Frederick County have also seen several plowable snowfalls this season.
Central Virginia, including Richmond, Charlottesville, and Lynchburg, has generally seen lighter totals, often limited to a few inches per event. Snowfall becomes even more sporadic toward Hampton Roads and coastal southeast Virginia, where warmer air has frequently led to rain or mixed precipitation.
The Virginia Department of Transportation continues to caution drivers that elevation changes can bring rapid shifts in road conditions, especially overnight. With winter not yet over, additional systems could still bring snow to favored areas, and more advisories may be issued before the season concludes.
