Winter has unleashed its fury on Northern Virginia, leaving residents buried under a blanket of snow and sleet. But here's where it gets interesting: Fairfax County emerged as the region's winter wonderland champion, with Vienna boasting a whopping 8 inches of snowfall! This weekend's storm didn't discriminate, however, blanketing most of the area with 4 to 7 inches of wintry mix.
A winter storm warning remains in effect for the entire D.C. region until 4 a.m. Monday, reminding us that winter isn't done yet.
And this is the part most people miss: While Fairfax County took the top prize, other areas weren't far behind. Prince William County saw significant accumulation, with Dumfries reaching 7.3 inches and Woolsey (near Haymarket) clocking in at 6.1 inches. Arlington County wasn't spared either, with Ballston measuring 5.8 inches and Rosslyn close behind at 5.5 inches. Even Reagan National Airport got a healthy dose, recording 5.3 inches.
Controversy alert: Some might argue that Loudoun County deserves more recognition, with Ashburn receiving a substantial 7.8 inches.
Here's a breakdown of the preliminary snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service as of Sunday afternoon:
Prince William County:
- Woolsey (Haymarket area): 6.1 inches
- Dumfries: 7.3 inches
- Montclair: 5.1 inches
- Dale City: 5 inches
Arlington County:
- Ballston: 5.8 inches
- Rosslyn: 5.5 inches
- Reagan National Airport: 5.3 inches
Fairfax County:
- Vienna: 8 inches
- Herndon: 7.6 inches
- I-395 and I-495: 6.6 inches
- McLean: 6 inches
- Newington: 5.9 inches
- Burke: 5.9 inches
- Fairfax Station: 5 inches
- Baileys Crossroads: 6.2 inches
Fauquier County:
- Warrenton: 5.5 inches
Loudoun County:
- Ashburn: 7.8 inches
- Leesburg: 7.1 inches & 6.9 inches (two reports)
- Dulles International Airport: 6.2 inches
- Arcola: 6 inches
Stafford County:
- Holly Corner: 4 inches
- Glendie: 4.2 inches
Other Areas:
- Alexandria: 7 inches
- Fredericksburg: 5.5 inches
- Culpeper: 4.7 inches
This storm has certainly left its mark on Northern Virginia. Did your neighborhood receive more or less snow than expected? Let us know in the comments below! And don't forget to stay safe and warm as we weather this wintery blast.
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