Virginia, 2000

Winter Storm in Virginia, January 19 to 20, 2000

January 19 to 20, 2000 · NWS AKQ · 25 events in 25 counties and zones

25 winter storm, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 15 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
25

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

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Event by event

25 winter storm. Local standard time, as filed.

Winter Storm, Virginia Beach

When
January 19, 11:00 PM EST to January 20, 9:00 AM EST
Where
Virginia Beach forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
36.738, -76.005 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two to three inches of snow fell overnight as an area of low pressure passed south of the region. The highest amounts were measured along a line from Caroline county in the north, through the city of Richmond, then along the southern shore of the James River to near the Newport News area. Snow briefly fell heavily after midnight, creating hazardous driving conditions.

Winter Storm, Middlesex

When
January 19, 11:00 PM EST to January 20, 9:00 AM EST
Where
Middlesex forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
37.597, -76.578 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two to three inches of snow fell overnight as an area of low pressure passed south of the region. The highest amounts were measured along a line from Caroline county in the north, through the city of Richmond, then along the southern shore of the James River to near the Newport News area. Snow briefly fell heavily after midnight, creating hazardous driving conditions.

Winter Storm, Lancaster

When
January 19, 11:00 PM EST to January 20, 9:00 AM EST
Where
Lancaster forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
37.702, -76.420 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two to three inches of snow fell overnight as an area of low pressure passed south of the region. The highest amounts were measured along a line from Caroline county in the north, through the city of Richmond, then along the southern shore of the James River to near the Newport News area. Snow briefly fell heavily after midnight, creating hazardous driving conditions.

Winter Storm, Norfolk / Hampton / Portsmouth

When
January 19, 11:00 PM EST to January 20, 9:00 AM EST
Where
Norfolk / Hampton / Portsmouth forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT

Two to three inches of snow fell overnight as an area of low pressure passed south of the region. The highest amounts were measured along a line from Caroline county in the north, through the city of Richmond, then along the southern shore of the James River to near the Newport News area. Snow briefly fell heavily after midnight, creating hazardous driving conditions.

Winter Storm, Isle of Wight

When
January 19, 11:00 PM EST to January 20, 9:00 AM EST
Where
Isle of Wight forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT

Two to three inches of snow fell overnight as an area of low pressure passed south of the region. The highest amounts were measured along a line from Caroline county in the north, through the city of Richmond, then along the southern shore of the James River to near the Newport News area. Snow briefly fell heavily after midnight, creating hazardous driving conditions.

Winter Storm, Surry

When
January 19, 11:00 PM EST to January 20, 9:00 AM EST
Where
Surry forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
37.117, -76.888 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two to three inches of snow fell overnight as an area of low pressure passed south of the region. The highest amounts were measured along a line from Caroline county in the north, through the city of Richmond, then along the southern shore of the James River to near the Newport News area. Snow briefly fell heavily after midnight, creating hazardous driving conditions.

Winter Storm, James City / Williamsburg

When
January 19, 11:00 PM EST to January 20, 9:00 AM EST
Where
James City / Williamsburg forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
37.292, -76.740 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two to three inches of snow fell overnight as an area of low pressure passed south of the region. The highest amounts were measured along a line from Caroline county in the north, through the city of Richmond, then along the southern shore of the James River to near the Newport News area. Snow briefly fell heavily after midnight, creating hazardous driving conditions.

Winter Storm, Prince George / Hopewell

When
January 19, 11:00 PM EST to January 20, 9:00 AM EST
Where
Prince George / Hopewell forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
37.240, -77.304 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two to three inches of snow fell overnight as an area of low pressure passed south of the region. The highest amounts were measured along a line from Caroline county in the north, through the city of Richmond, then along the southern shore of the James River to near the Newport News area. Snow briefly fell heavily after midnight, creating hazardous driving conditions.

Winter Storm, Charles City

When
January 19, 11:00 PM EST to January 20, 9:00 AM EST
Where
Charles City forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
37.354, -77.059 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two to three inches of snow fell overnight as an area of low pressure passed south of the region. The highest amounts were measured along a line from Caroline county in the north, through the city of Richmond, then along the southern shore of the James River to near the Newport News area. Snow briefly fell heavily after midnight, creating hazardous driving conditions.

Winter Storm, Gloucester

When
January 19, 11:00 PM EST to January 20, 9:00 AM EST
Where
Gloucester forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
37.401, -76.523 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two to three inches of snow fell overnight as an area of low pressure passed south of the region. The highest amounts were measured along a line from Caroline county in the north, through the city of Richmond, then along the southern shore of the James River to near the Newport News area. Snow briefly fell heavily after midnight, creating hazardous driving conditions.

Winter Storm, Mathews

When
January 19, 11:00 PM EST to January 20, 9:00 AM EST
Where
Mathews forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
37.417, -76.271 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two to three inches of snow fell overnight as an area of low pressure passed south of the region. The highest amounts were measured along a line from Caroline county in the north, through the city of Richmond, then along the southern shore of the James River to near the Newport News area. Snow briefly fell heavily after midnight, creating hazardous driving conditions.

Winter Storm, Accomack

When
January 19, 11:00 PM EST to January 20, 9:00 AM EST
Where
Accomack forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
37.765, -75.757 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two to three inches of snow fell overnight as an area of low pressure passed south of the region. The highest amounts were measured along a line from Caroline county in the north, through the city of Richmond, then along the southern shore of the James River to near the Newport News area. Snow briefly fell heavily after midnight, creating hazardous driving conditions.

Winter Storm, Northampton

When
January 19, 11:00 PM EST to January 20, 9:00 AM EST
Where
Northampton forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
37.301, -75.928 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two to three inches of snow fell overnight as an area of low pressure passed south of the region. The highest amounts were measured along a line from Caroline county in the north, through the city of Richmond, then along the southern shore of the James River to near the Newport News area. Snow briefly fell heavily after midnight, creating hazardous driving conditions.

Winter Storm, Newport News

When
January 19, 11:00 PM EST to January 20, 9:00 AM EST
Where
Newport News forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT

Two to three inches of snow fell overnight as an area of low pressure passed south of the region. The highest amounts were measured along a line from Caroline county in the north, through the city of Richmond, then along the southern shore of the James River to near the Newport News area. Snow briefly fell heavily after midnight, creating hazardous driving conditions.

Winter Storm, Henrico / Richmond

When
January 19, 11:00 PM EST to January 20, 9:00 AM EST
Where
Henrico / Richmond forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT

Two to three inches of snow fell overnight as an area of low pressure passed south of the region. The highest amounts were measured along a line from Caroline county in the north, through the city of Richmond, then along the southern shore of the James River to near the Newport News area. Snow briefly fell heavily after midnight, creating hazardous driving conditions.

Winter Storm, New Kent

When
January 19, 11:00 PM EST to January 20, 9:00 AM EST
Where
New Kent forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
37.505, -76.997 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two to three inches of snow fell overnight as an area of low pressure passed south of the region. The highest amounts were measured along a line from Caroline county in the north, through the city of Richmond, then along the southern shore of the James River to near the Newport News area. Snow briefly fell heavily after midnight, creating hazardous driving conditions.

Winter Storm, Hanover

When
January 19, 11:00 PM EST to January 20, 9:00 AM EST
Where
Hanover forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT

Two to three inches of snow fell overnight as an area of low pressure passed south of the region. The highest amounts were measured along a line from Caroline county in the north, through the city of Richmond, then along the southern shore of the James River to near the Newport News area. Snow briefly fell heavily after midnight, creating hazardous driving conditions.

Winter Storm, Caroline

When
January 19, 11:00 PM EST to January 20, 9:00 AM EST
Where
Caroline forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
38.027, -77.347 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two to three inches of snow fell overnight as an area of low pressure passed south of the region. The highest amounts were measured along a line from Caroline county in the north, through the city of Richmond, then along the southern shore of the James River to near the Newport News area. Snow briefly fell heavily after midnight, creating hazardous driving conditions.

Winter Storm, King William

When
January 19, 11:00 PM EST to January 20, 9:00 AM EST
Where
King William forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT

Two to three inches of snow fell overnight as an area of low pressure passed south of the region. The highest amounts were measured along a line from Caroline county in the north, through the city of Richmond, then along the southern shore of the James River to near the Newport News area. Snow briefly fell heavily after midnight, creating hazardous driving conditions.

Winter Storm, King and Queen

When
January 19, 11:00 PM EST to January 20, 9:00 AM EST
Where
King and Queen forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT

Two to three inches of snow fell overnight as an area of low pressure passed south of the region. The highest amounts were measured along a line from Caroline county in the north, through the city of Richmond, then along the southern shore of the James River to near the Newport News area. Snow briefly fell heavily after midnight, creating hazardous driving conditions.

Winter Storm, Essex

When
January 19, 11:00 PM EST to January 20, 9:00 AM EST
Where
Essex forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT

Two to three inches of snow fell overnight as an area of low pressure passed south of the region. The highest amounts were measured along a line from Caroline county in the north, through the city of Richmond, then along the southern shore of the James River to near the Newport News area. Snow briefly fell heavily after midnight, creating hazardous driving conditions.

Winter Storm, York / Poquoson

When
January 19, 11:00 PM EST to January 20, 9:00 AM EST
Where
York / Poquoson forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT

Two to three inches of snow fell overnight as an area of low pressure passed south of the region. The highest amounts were measured along a line from Caroline county in the north, through the city of Richmond, then along the southern shore of the James River to near the Newport News area. Snow briefly fell heavily after midnight, creating hazardous driving conditions.

Winter Storm, Southampton / Franklin

When
January 19, 11:00 PM EST to January 20, 9:00 AM EST
Where
Southampton / Franklin forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
36.699, -77.014 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two to three inches of snow fell overnight as an area of low pressure passed south of the region. The highest amounts were measured along a line from Caroline county in the north, through the city of Richmond, then along the southern shore of the James River to near the Newport News area. Snow briefly fell heavily after midnight, creating hazardous driving conditions.

Winter Storm, Suffolk

When
January 19, 11:00 PM EST to January 20, 9:00 AM EST
Where
Suffolk forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT

Two to three inches of snow fell overnight as an area of low pressure passed south of the region. The highest amounts were measured along a line from Caroline county in the north, through the city of Richmond, then along the southern shore of the James River to near the Newport News area. Snow briefly fell heavily after midnight, creating hazardous driving conditions.

Winter Storm, Chesapeake

When
January 19, 11:00 PM EST to January 20, 9:00 AM EST
Where
Chesapeake forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
36.688, -76.312 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two to three inches of snow fell overnight as an area of low pressure passed south of the region. The highest amounts were measured along a line from Caroline county in the north, through the city of Richmond, then along the southern shore of the James River to near the Newport News area. Snow briefly fell heavily after midnight, creating hazardous driving conditions.

What these are

Winter Storm
A storm that brought snow, sleet or freezing rain at warning levels, usually over several hours or days.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 5130822, 5130825, 5130826, 5130890, 5130891, 5130892, 5130893, 5130894, 5130895, 5130896, 5130897, 5130898, 5130899, 5130900, 5131168, 5131169, 5131170, 5131171, 5131172, 5131173, 5131174, 5131176, 5131871, 5131872, 5131873.