Heavy Snow — Scott, Virginia

2026-01-30 to 2026-01-31 · Scott, Virginia

Event narrative

Heavy snow was observed in Scott County, with 5.1 inches measured in Gate City, along with at least 3 inches of snow in Fort Blackmore.

Wider weather episode

A heavy snowstorm struck portions of southwestern Virginia at the end of the month, thanks to strong lift from a deep upper trough diving from north to south.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1314652. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.