Daily Archives: March 3, 2016

Forecast Discussion

March 3-4, 2016: Rain/Snow to Snow, then Rain?

NWS Forecast from 3/2/16
NWS Forecast from 3/2/16

An quick brush with a coastal low developing off the North Carolina coast will bring the possibility for rain changing to snow to Central Virginia overnight on 3/3 into 3/4. Rain, mixing with and changing to snow, could bring accumulating snow to Metro Richmond. A winter storm watch and warning have been issued for most of Richmond. Snow amounts from 3-6″ are projected from Richmond south to the Tri-Cities. Snowfall will need to be heavy to provide forecasted accumulations. Snow will likely change back to rain by 10 AM (should moisture still be present).

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NWS Forecast on the Evening of 3/3/16.
Observation, Winter Weather

February 15, 2016: Observations

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NWS Forecast on 2/15/16
NWS Forecast on 2/15/16

Church Hill Storm Observation Summary:
* Place – Time: Church Hill, (2/15/2016)
* Temperature: 23-, During Event
* Winter Weather Watch/Warning/Advisory: Watch & Advisory
* Closings: All local school districts were closed on 2/15, Chesterfield County Government was also closed on 2/15.
* Predicted Totals: Between 2-3″ before the storm. NWS updated to 2-4″ the morning of the event.
* Road Conditions: All roads had substantial snow and ice accumulation on them.
* Precipitation Description: Snow, sleet and freezing rain. Snow began around 4:00 AM. Snow transitioned to sleet and light freezing drizzle around 10:30 AM.
* Total Precipitation: 1.25″ of snow with minor icing occurring from about 10:30 AM until 5 PM in the afternoon. 1.4″ of snow was reported at the Richmond airport.
* Comments: Snow began in the early morning hours with about a 0.5″ accumulating on all surfaces by 8 AM. Snow changed to sleet and freezing drizzle at around 10:30 AM. The system eventually transitioned to rain by 5 PM.

 

Snowfall Totals: None Available.

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