Winter Weather in Southeast Randolph, West Virginia

An upper level disturbance kicked off a round of snow squalls during the afternoon of the 8th. In general, these were quick moving squalls that produced brief visibility less than one mile and a quick coating of snow. One heavier squall played a role in 17 vehicle pileup in the northbound lanes of I-77 near Beckley. The interstate was closed for several hours. Travelers on the interstate stated that visibility was very poor, and that the road had a light coating of snow. Seven injuries were reported as a result of the accident.