Central Virginia Blue Ridge
As predicted a major winter storm began moving though the area early Tuesday morning. Heavy snowfall combined with sleet and freezing rain made travel hazardous all across the area. To the south in in Southwestern Virginia a major ice storm plunged more than 100,000 people into the dark from downed trees and broken power poles.
Above, (updated) as of Thursday AEP crews were still dealing with extensive ice damage to the power grid in SW Virginia counties.
Of course with all of the snow and ice, Virginia State Police were busy working accidents.
“The winter storm that moved into Virginia Tuesday continues to impact the Commonwealth; however, the number of crashes has slowed this afternoon.
Since midnight on Feb. 11, 2025, (as of 4 p.m. on Feb. 12, 2025), there have been 951 crashes statewide, including 95 with reported injuries. There have been no fatalities.
In the Virginia State Police’s Appomattox Division, covering much of central/western Virginia (Staunton, Charlottesville, Lynchburg, South Boston), there have been 121 crashes, eight of which had reported injuries.”
Varying amounts of snow fell but generally in the Central Virginia area amounts ranged from 8″ to around 1 foot.
Warmer temps are on the way that will melt a lot of the snow, followed by heavy rains over the coming weekend.
Another round of winter weather and cold temps are on the way for next week!
