Winter Storm in Suffolk, Virginia
Winter Storm December 3, 2000 · Suffolk, Virginia
The wider storm
A winter storm struck parts of extreme southern and southeastern Virginia. The storm affected a relatively small area, but the areas that had snow received some hefty totals. Some specific snow totals included: the Whaleyville section of Suffolk 12", Franklin 10", Carrsville 10", Branchville 7", the Blackwater section of Virginia Beach 6", Newsoms 6", Boykins 6", downtown Suffolk 6", the Princess Anne section of Virginia Beach 5", Courtland 4", and Windsor 4". Local law enforcement agencies reported scores ofaccidents, several of which involved injuries. Schools were closed the following day in Suffolk, Franklin, and Isle of Wight County.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5167033. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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