Heavy Snow in Russell, Virginia

Heavy Snow March 16, 2026 – March 17, 2026 · Russell, Virginia

What the National Weather Service wrote

Heavy snow fell in Russell County, with 4.5 inches of snow measured by the cooperative observer in Lebanon and at least 5.5 inches of snow measured just outside of Lebanon by a spotter.

The wider storm

A strong cold front produced a low end squall line of thunderstorms, which in turn produced several reports of damaging winds. After the cold front's passage, a much colder airmass moved in and snow showers developed, leading to light snowfall for much of southwestern Virginia.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1326832. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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