Winter Storm — Preston, West Virginia

2025-12-13 to 2025-12-14 · Preston, West Virginia

Event narrative

Widespread snow accumulation generally ranging from 6-10 inches was reported with the highest total of 11 inches near Masontown.

Wider weather episode

An Alberta clipper crossing the Ohio River Valley brought widespread, synoptic snow to the region. With deep moisture and strong cold advection, snow ratios were near 20:1 on average with dry/fluffy snow characteristics. Embedded snow bands resulted in locally higher amounts, up to over a foot. County averages ranged from 6 to 10 inches with the highest amounts in Tucker County where 15 inches was observed.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1308631. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.