Virginia Snow Day Calculator

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Virginia Snow Day Forecast Results

Virginia ZIP Code Coverage

Northern Virginia

2200022299

Eastern Virginia - Hampton Roads

2300023499

Western Virginia - Roanoke Area

2400024199

Central Virginia - Richmond Area

2250022999

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

1962-03-06

Snowfall: 42 inches

State paralyzed for days

Snowmageddon

2010-02-05

Snowfall: 32 inches

Extended school closures statewide

Major winter storm Jonas

2016-01-22

Snowfall: 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