Winter Storm — Suffolk, Virginia

2000-12-03 · Suffolk, Virginia

Wider weather episode

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_id 5167033. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.