Snow and Sleet: Northern Virginia's Winter Weather Update
The National Weather Service has released preliminary snow and sleet totals for Northern Virginia, providing a detailed snapshot of the weekend's winter storm impact. Fairfax County emerged as the region's snowiest spot, with Vienna recording an impressive 8 inches of precipitation. But here's where it gets interesting - while most of the area saw between 4 and 7 inches, some spots like Woolsey in Prince William County only received 6.1 inches, and others like Culpeper got as little as 4.7 inches.
A Warning Remains in Effect
A winter storm warning remains in effect for the entire D.C. region until 4 a.m. Monday, so residents should remain vigilant. This warning highlights the potential for hazardous travel conditions and the need for caution.
Local Snowfall Details
Here's a breakdown of the snowfall across various counties, as reported to the National Weather Service as of 4:30 p.m. on Sunday:
- Prince William County: Woolsey (Haymarket area) saw 6.1 inches, Dumfries got 7.3 inches, Montclair recorded 5.1 inches, and Dale City received 5 inches.
- Arlington County: Ballston accumulated 5.8 inches, Rosslyn had 5.5 inches, and Reagan National Airport reported 5.3 inches.
- Fairfax County: Vienna led with 8 inches, Herndon recorded 7.6 inches, I-395 and I-495 saw 6.6 inches, McLean got 6 inches, Newington recorded 5.9 inches, Burke had 5.9 inches, Herndon reported 5.3 inches, Fairfax Station saw 5 inches, and Baileys Crossroads accumulated 6.2 inches.
- Fauquier County: Warrenton received 5.5 inches.
- Loudoun County: Ashburn recorded 7.8 inches, Leesburg got 7.1 inches, Dulles International saw 6.2 inches, and Arcola reported 6 inches.
- Stafford County: Holly Corner had 4 inches, and Glendie recorded 4.2 inches.
- Alexandria: 7 inches.
- Fredericksburg: 5.5 inches.
- Culpeper: 4.7 inches.
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