Blizzard — Western Pendleton, West Virginia

2025-02-16 to 2025-02-17 · Western Pendleton, West Virginia

Event narrative

Pendleton Emergency Manager reported numerous accidents in western Pendleton County.

Wider weather episode

Behind a potent cold front, rain changed to snow during the afternoon hours of February 15th. Heavy snow with visibilities less than one quarter of a mile continued across the Allegheny Front through the overnight. Winds gusted to 60 mph throughout the event resulting in significant blowing and drifting of snow. Trees and power lines were also reported down. Snow accumulations ranged from 3 to 8 along the Allegheny Front.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1228735. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.