The latest winter storm rolled through the Richmond area Tuesday, with the northern parts of the region seeing the most snow.
A weather spotter reported to the National Weather Service that 5.5 inches of snow had fallen in the Gum Tree area of northern Hanover. Elsewhere in the county, Ashland saw a report of 3.8 inches of snow while Vontay in the western part of Hanover got 3.5 inches.
Gus Mathews, 9, throws a snowball at Millie Mathews, 7, in Forest Hill Park on Tuesday in Richmond. Northern parts of the region saw the most snowfall.
In Henrico, spotters measured 2.5 inches of snow in Glen Allen and Short Pump. Other parts of the region peaked between 0.8 and 2 inches, including the city of Richmond.
Hollins, located near the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, saw 12.5 inches of snow, the highest reported total in Virginia, as of 6 p.m. Tuesday. Iron Gate in eastern Alleghany County had 11 to 12 inches.
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No major outages were reported by Dominion Energy as of late Tuesday. On the west side of the state, Smyth and Buchanan counties experienced power outages, per Appalachian Power.
Storm affects traffic statewide
As the winter storm spread across Virginia, Virginia State Police reported 305 crashes throughout the state between midnight and 4 p.m. Tuesday; 24 of those crashes resulted in injuries. No fatalities were reported.
In VSP’s Division 1 area, which covers much of central Virginia including the Richmond area, plus the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck regions, 46 crashes were reported, with five of them involving injuries.
In Richmond, crews from the Virginia Department of Transportation were prepping the roads for ice due to expected sleet and freezing rain coming late Tuesday into early Wednesday.
A person walks a dog through the snow in Libby Hill Park on Tuesday.
Wednesday’s forecast from the National Weather Service calls for rain in Richmond throughout the day with highs nearing 40 degrees.
Thursday temperatures are slated to rise into the 50s, with rain leaving the area by the evening.
Schools closed or delayed Wednesday
Inclement weather will continue to affect school schedules Wednesday, including the closure of Hanover schools.
Richmond and Chesterfield schools will open two hours late on Wednesday, while Henrico schools will have an asynchronous remote learning day.
Photos: A tale of snow and ice in the Richmond area
Caitlin Cardwell pushes Hank and Jackie in a stroller in Chimborazo Park with their dog, Maple, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.
A bicyclist rides their bike through the snow in Libby Hill Park, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.
A person walks a dog through the snow in Libby Hill Park on Tuesday.
A person jogs through Chimborazo Park in the snow on Tuesday.
Krista Weber walks through Chimborazo Park in the snow, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.
Gus Mathews, 9, builds a snowman in Forest Hill Park on February 11, 2025 in Richmond, Va.
Dan Honsberger and Albert, 7, walk up the hill to keep sledding in Richmond’s Forest Hill Park on Tuesday, when the school district declared a snow day.
Bryce Wall sleds on his childhood boogie board at Forest Hill Park on February 11, 2025 in Richmond, Va.
Gus Mathews, 9, throws a snowball at Millie Mathews, 7, in Forest Hill Park on Tuesday in Richmond. Northern parts of the region saw the most snowfall.
Snow and ice cover the ground at Hollywood Cemetery, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.
Ice covers a leaf at Hollywood Cemetery on Wednesday.
Noren Gelberg-Hagmaier, 25, clears ice, snow, and debris from her car, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.
Noren Gelberg-Hagmaier, 25, clears ice and snow from a car on Wednesday.
Noren Gelberg-Hagmaier, 25, clears ice and snow from her car, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.
Noren Gelberg-Hagmaier, 25, clears ice and snow from her car, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.
Ice covers a tree branch at Hollywood Cemetery, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.
A bird sits on an ice-covered tree at Hollywood Cemetery, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.
Snow and ice cover the ground at Hollywood Cemetery, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.
Ice and snow on the ground at Hollywood Cemetery can be seen from above on Wednesday. The icy conditions caused tens of thousands to lose power in the area.
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