Virginia Snow Day Calculator
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Instant snow day predictions for schools across Virginia
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Virginia Snow Day Forecast Results
Virginia ZIP Code Coverage
Northern Virginia
Eastern Virginia - Hampton Roads
Western Virginia - Roanoke Area
Central Virginia - Richmond Area
For accurate Virginia Snow Day Calculator predictions, please note that western mountain regions receive significantly more snow than coastal areas
Virginia Snow Statistics & Information
Geographic Features
- •Mount Rogers
- •Shenandoah Valley
- •Blue Ridge Mountains
- •Chesapeake Bay
- •George Washington National Forest
Snow Statistics
Annual Average Snowfall
14.5 inches
Snow Days per Year
12 days
School Information
Average Snow Days
6 days/year
School Districts
132
Virginia Historical Snow Events
Record snowfall at Big Meadows
1962-03-06Snowfall: 42 inches
State paralyzed for days
Snowmageddon
2010-02-05Snowfall: 32 inches
Extended school closures statewide
Major winter storm Jonas
2016-01-22Snowfall: 30 inches
Week-long school closures
Virginia Snow Facts
Mountain regions can receive over 100 inches of snow annually
Coastal areas average only 6 inches while mountains average 35+ inches
The state's position makes it vulnerable to both Nor'easters and Gulf storms
Virginia experiences more winter precipitation types than most states
Some mountain school districts build extra snow days into their calendars
The Chesapeake Bay influences winter weather patterns significantly
Northern Virginia often coordinates closures with DC metro area
The Blue Ridge Mountains can create their own weather patterns