Heavy Snow in Washington, Virginia

Heavy Snow January 30, 2026 – January 31, 2026 · Washington, Virginia

What the National Weather Service wrote

Heavy snow fell across Washington County, with 7.5 inches of snow measured in Abingdon. Additionally, 6.5 inches of snow was measured in Emory Meadowview area, and an estimated 6 inches of snow in Bristol.

The wider storm

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 1314676. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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