Virginia, 2015

Winter Weather in Virginia, January 26 to 27, 2015

January 26 to 27, 2015 · NWS AKQ · 40 events in 40 counties and zones

Colder air combined with an upper level disturbance on the back side of strong low pressure off the southern New England coast produced one half inch to two inches of snow across portions of central and eastern Virginia.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 28 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
40

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.

Colder air combined with an upper level disturbance on the back side of strong low pressure off the southern New England coast produced one half inch to two inches of snow across portions of central and eastern Virginia.

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Event by event

40 winter weather. Local standard time, as filed.

Winter Weather, Amelia

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Amelia forecast zone
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.336, -77.976 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.5 inches across the county.

Winter Weather, Caroline

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Caroline forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
38.027, -77.347 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch across the county. Ruther Glen reported 0.5 inch of snow.

Winter Weather, Charles City

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Charles City forecast zone
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.354, -77.059 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch across the county.

Winter Weather, Chesapeake

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM 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 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch across the county.

Winter Weather, Chesterfield

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Chesterfield forecast zone
Reported by
Broadcast Media

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 2.0 inches across the county. Midlothian reported 2.0 inches of snow. Brandermill reported 2.0 inches of snow. Walthall reported 1.0 inch of snow.

Winter Weather, Dinwiddie

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Dinwiddie forecast zone
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.076, -77.632 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.5 inches across the county. Dinwiddie reported 1.0 inch of snow.

Winter Weather, Essex

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Essex forecast zone
Reported by
Public

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.5 inches across the county. Laneview reported 1.5 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Gloucester

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Gloucester forecast zone
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.401, -76.523 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch across the county.

Winter Weather, Goochland

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Goochland forecast zone
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.722, -77.916 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.5 inches across the county.

Winter Weather, Greensville

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Greensville forecast zone
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
36.681, -77.551 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch across the county. Emporia reported 0.8 inch of snow.

Winter Weather, Hanover

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Hanover forecast zone
Reported by
CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch across the county. Beaverdam (4 ESE) reported 1.0 inch of snow.

Winter Weather, Henrico

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Henrico forecast zone
Reported by
Broadcast Media

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 2.0 inches across the county. Short Pump reported 2.0 inches of snow. Tuckahoe Village reported 1.5 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Isle of Wight

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Isle of Wight forecast zone
Reported by
NWS Employee

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch across the county. Smithfield reported 0.8 inch of snow.

Winter Weather, James City

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
James City forecast zone
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
37.292, -76.740 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch across the county. Williamsburg (3 WNW) reported 1.1 inches of snow. Williamsburg (5 NW) reported 1.0 inch of snow.

Winter Weather, King and Queen

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
King and Queen forecast zone
Reported by
911 Call Center

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 2.0 inches across the county.

Winter Weather, King William

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
King William forecast zone
Reported by
Public

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 2.0 inches across the county. Aylett reported 2.0 inches of snow. King William reported 1.5 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Lancaster

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Lancaster forecast zone
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
37.702, -76.420 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch across the county. White Stone and Kilmarnock reported 0.5 inch of snow.

Winter Weather, Louisa

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Louisa forecast zone
Reported by
911 Call Center

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.5 inch across the county.

Winter Weather, Cumberland

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Cumberland forecast zone
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.512, -78.245 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch across the county.

Winter Weather, Fluvanna

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Fluvanna forecast zone
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.842, -78.277 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch across the county.

Winter Weather, Lunenburg

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Lunenburg forecast zone
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
36.946, -78.241 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch across the county.

Winter Weather, Mathews

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Mathews forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.417, -76.271 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.5 inches across the county. Gwynns Island reported 1.5 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Mecklenburg

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Mecklenburg forecast zone
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
36.680, -78.363 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch across the county.

Winter Weather, Middlesex

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Middlesex forecast zone
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.597, -76.578 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch across the county.

Winter Weather, New Kent

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
New Kent forecast zone
Reported by
County Official
Coordinates
37.505, -76.997 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch across the county. New Kent reported 1.0 inch of snow.

Winter Weather, Newport News

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Newport News forecast zone
Reported by
CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch across the county. Newport News (3 ESE) reported 1.0 inch of snow. Hampton reported 1.0 inch of snow.

Winter Weather, Norfolk

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Norfolk forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch across the county. Norfolk International Airport reported 1.0 inch of snow. Portsmouth (10 NW Chesapeake) reported 0.5 inch of snow.

Winter Weather, Northumberland

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Northumberland forecast zone
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
37.882, -76.472 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch across the county. Opheila reported 1.0 inch of snow.

Winter Weather, Nottoway

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM 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 0.5 inch and 1.5 inches across the county.

Winter Weather, Powhatan

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Powhatan forecast zone
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
37.550, -77.915 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.5 inches across the county. Powhatan reported 1.5 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Prince Edward

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Prince Edward forecast zone
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.224, -78.441 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch across the county.

Winter Weather, Prince George

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM 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 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch across the county.

Winter Weather, Richmond

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Richmond forecast zone
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
37.937, -76.730 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch across the county. Newland reported 1.0 inch of snow.

Winter Weather, Southampton

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Southampton forecast zone
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
36.699, -77.014 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch across the county.

Winter Weather, Suffolk

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Suffolk forecast zone
Reported by
Public

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch across the county. Kings Fork reported 1.0 inch of snow.

Winter Weather, Surry

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM 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 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch across the county.

Winter Weather, Sussex

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Sussex forecast zone
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
36.922, -77.262 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch across the county.

Winter Weather, Virginia Beach

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Virginia Beach forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
36.738, -76.005 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.5 inches across the county. Oceana (3 W) reported 1.3 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Westmoreland

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Westmoreland forecast zone
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
38.113, -76.800 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch across the county.

Winter Weather, York

When
January 26, 11:00 PM EST to January 27, 10:00 AM EST
Where
York forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch across the county. Tabb reported 1.0 inch of snow. Poquoson reported 0.5 inch of snow.

What these are

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

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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 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 551168, 551169, 551170, 551171, 551174, 551175, 551176, 551177, 551178, 551179, 553775, 553780, 553783, 553786, 553789, 553790, 553792, 553797, 553798, 553799, 553800, 553801, 553803, 553804, 553805, 553806, 553808, 553809, 553810, 553811, 553812, 553813, 553814, 553815, 553816, 553817, 553818, 553819, 553820, 553821.