Virginia, 2000Winter 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.
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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- 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.
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.
- 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.
- Heavy Snow in Ohio, January 19 to 20, 2000$315,000 · 7 events
- Winter Storm in Iowa, January 19, 2000$22,000 · 22 events
- Flash Flooding in American Samoa, January 19 to 22, 2000$40,000 · 2 events
- Heavy Snow in Minnesota, January 19, 200030 events
- Winter Storm in Illinois, January 19, 20002 injured · 10 events
- Heavy Snow in West Virginia, January 19 to 20, 200023 events
- Heavy Snow in Ohio, January 19 to 20, 200021 events
- Winter Storm in Iowa, January 19, 200018 events
- High Wind in Colorado, January 19, 200063 kt wind · 15 events
- Heavy Snow in Indiana, January 19 to 20, 200014 events
- Winter Storm in Virginia, January 19 to 20, 200014 events
- Heavy Snow in Illinois, January 19 to 20, 200012 events
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.