Blizzard — Chesapeake, Virginia

2018-01-03 to 2018-01-04 · Chesapeake, Virginia

Event narrative

Snowfall totals ranged between seven inches and fourteen inches across the county. Very strong north to northwest winds of 30 to 45 mph affected the area, producing blowing snow and poor visibilities. Great Bridge reported 14.0 inches of snow. Greenbrier and Hickory reported 10.0 inches of snow. Churchland (1 W) reported 8.5 inches of snow.

Wider weather episode

Strong low pressure tracking northward just off the East Coast produced between three inches and fourteen inches of snow across Eastern Virginia.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 737510. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.