Winter Storm — Fairfax, Virginia

2004-01-25 to 2004-01-26 · Fairfax, Virginia

Wider weather episode

An area of low pressure developed off the coast of North Carolina and tracked north. This storm produced widespread snow, sleet and freezing drizzle over the region. Five to six inches of snow fell over Northern and Central Virginia. The snow mixed with sleet and finally changed over to freezing drizzle before tapering off. A man died in Fairfax County when his vehicle slammed into the back of a snow plow. Several other minor accidents occurred according to Emergency Operations Centers. Dozens of school districts closed.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5381697. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.