Winter Weather in Virginia, January 25, 2013

Name: Winter Weather in Virginia, January 25, 2013
Start: 2013-01-25T12:00
End: 2013-01-25T21:00
Location: Virginia

January 25, 2013 · NWS AKQ · 37 events in 37 counties and zones

Low pressure moving off the Mid Atlantic Coast produced between one and three inches of snow across portions of central and eastern Virginia Friday afternoon into Friday evening, January 25th.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 26 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: 37

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.

What happened

The episode as NWS AKQ wrote it up.

Low pressure moving off the Mid Atlantic Coast produced between one and three inches of snow across portions of central and eastern Virginia Friday afternoon into Friday evening, January 25th.

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Event by event

37 winter weather. Local standard time, as filed.

Winter Weather, Accomack

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Accomack forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 37.765, -75.757 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between one and two inches across the county. Wallops Island reported 2.0 inches of snow. Chincoteague reported 1.5 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Brunswick

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Brunswick forecast zone
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.765, -77.859 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between one and two inches across the county. Lawrenceville reported 2.0 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Charles City

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Charles City forecast zone
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.354, -77.059 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between one and two inches across the county. Charles City reported 2.0 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Chesapeake

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Chesapeake forecast zone
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.688, -76.312 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between one and two inches across the county. Fentress reported 2.0 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Chesterfield

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Chesterfield forecast zone
Reported by: NWS Employee

Snowfall amounts were generally between one and two inches across the county. Walthall and Midlothian reported 1.5 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Cumberland

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Cumberland forecast zone
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.512, -78.245 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally around one inch across the county. Cumberland reported 1.0 inch of snow.

Winter Weather, Dinwiddie

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Dinwiddie forecast zone
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 37.076, -77.632 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between one and two inches across the county. McKenney reported 1.0 inch of snow.

Winter Weather, Essex

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Essex forecast zone
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall amounts were generally between one and two inches across the county. Tappahannock reported 1.5 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Gloucester

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Gloucester forecast zone
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.401, -76.523 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally around one inch across the county. Gloucester reported 1.0 inch of snow.

Winter Weather, Goochland

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Goochland forecast zone
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.722, -77.916 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally around one inch across the county. Goochland reported 1.0 inch of snow.

Winter Weather, Greensville

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Greensville forecast zone
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 36.681, -77.551 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between one and three inches across the county. Purdy reported 3.0 inches of snow. Emporia reported 2.5 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Hanover

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Hanover forecast zone
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts were generally around one inch across the county. Elmont reported 1.0 inch of snow.

Winter Weather, Henrico

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Henrico forecast zone
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts were generally between one half inch and one and one half inches across the county. Sandston reported 1.5 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Isle of Wight

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Isle of Wight forecast zone
Reported by: NWS Employee

Snowfall amounts were generally between one and two inches across the county. Smithfield and Windsor reported 2.0 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, James City

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: James City forecast zone
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.292, -76.740 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between one and two inches across the county. Toano reported 1.5 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, King and Queen

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: King and Queen forecast zone
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall amounts were generally around one inch across the county. King and Queen Court reported 1.0 inch of snow.

Winter Weather, King William

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: King William forecast zone
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall amounts were generally between one inch and one and one half inches across the county. King William reported 1.5 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Lancaster

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Lancaster forecast zone
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.702, -76.420 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally around one inch across the county. Lancaster reported 1.0 inch of snow.

Winter Weather, Lunenburg

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Lunenburg forecast zone
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.946, -78.241 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between one and two inches across the county. Victoria reported 1.5 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Mathews

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Mathews forecast zone
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.417, -76.271 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally around one inch across the county. Mathews reported 1.0 inch of snow.

Winter Weather, Mecklenburg

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Mecklenburg forecast zone
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.680, -78.363 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between one and two inches across the county. South Hill reported 2.0 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Middlesex

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Middlesex forecast zone
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.597, -76.578 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally around one inch across the county. Saluda reported 1.0 inch of snow.

Winter Weather, New Kent

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: New Kent forecast zone
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.505, -76.997 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between one and two inches across the county. New Kent reported 2.0 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Newport News

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Newport News forecast zone
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Snowfall amounts were generally between one and two inches across the county.

Winter Weather, Norfolk

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Norfolk forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts were generally between one and two inches across the county.

Winter Weather, Northampton

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Northampton forecast zone
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.301, -75.928 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally around one inch across the county.

Winter Weather, Northumberland

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Northumberland forecast zone
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.882, -76.472 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between one half inch and one inch across the county. Heathsville reported 1.0 inch of snow.

Winter Weather, Nottoway

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Nottoway forecast zone
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.143, -78.051 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between one and two inches across the county.

Winter Weather, Powhatan

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Powhatan forecast zone
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.550, -77.915 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally around one inch across the county. Powhatan reported 1.0 inch of snow.

Winter Weather, Prince Edward

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Prince Edward forecast zone
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.224, -78.441 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally around one inch across the county. Farmville reported 1.0 inch of snow.

Winter Weather, Prince George

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Prince George forecast zone
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 37.240, -77.304 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between one and two inches across the county. Disputanta reported 1.8 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Southampton

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Southampton forecast zone
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.699, -77.014 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between one and three inches across the county. Courtland reported 3.0 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Suffolk

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Suffolk forecast zone
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts were generally between one and three inches across the county. Spotter two miles west northwest of Suffolk reported 3.0 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Surry

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Surry forecast zone
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.117, -76.888 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between one and two inches across the county. Claremont reported 1.5 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Sussex

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Sussex forecast zone
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.922, -77.262 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between one and three inches across the county. Waverly reported 2.5 inches of snow. Wakefield WFO reported 1.9 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Virginia Beach

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Virginia Beach forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 36.738, -76.005 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between one and three inches across the county. Virginia Beach reported 2.0 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, York

When: January 25, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: York forecast zone
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Snowfall amounts were generally around one inch across the county. Yorktown reported 1.0 inch of snow.

What these are

Winter Weather: Snow, sleet or freezing rain below warning levels that still caused disruption, damage or casualties.

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

The same day elsewhere

Every storm in Virginia in 2013 Every state in 2013 This day in weather history Warnings in Virginia, January 2013

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 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 431174, 431201, 431204, 431210, 431212, 431216, 431222, 431233, 431243, 431253, 431257, 431258, 431259, 431260, 431261, 431264, 431265, 431267, 431270, 431314, 431316, 431318, 431321, 431322, 431325, 431326, 431327, 431328, 431329, 431330, 431332, 431333, 431334, 431335, 431336, 431339, 431340.