A period of light to moderate snow rolled through Central Virginia this morning giving most of the area a light dusting of snow. Areas located north of Midlothian typically saw 1/2″ to as much as 2″ of snow. Areas further north and east of town (Caroline & King William Counties) had reports of 4-6″ of snow. The main batch of snow tapered off around 8:30 AM and mixed with rain and snow showers for the rest of the day. After the initial burst of snow this morning, most of the accumulating snow melted by noon. Not an unusual event given that it is now March.
My Report (Church Hill):
* Place – Time: Church Hill, 10:44 AM (3/5/2012) *After the Event Update*
* Temperature: 33-34, During Storm Event
* Dewpoint: 30-32, During Storm Event
* Relative Humidity: 95%
* Pressure: N/A
* Trends: N/A
*Winter Weather Watch/Warning/Advisory: Advisory
* Road Conditions: Roads were all passable, no accumulation on primary or secondary roads.
* Precipitation Description: Light, moderate snow fell throughout the event. As snow tapered off, snow changed to drizzle and temperature rose considerably.
* Total Precip: 1.0″ of snow on elevated/grassy surfaces. Liquid Equivalent of 0.1″ fell during the event in Church Hill.
* Comments: Event was spurred by a Canadian clipper that dove down the Illinois and Kentucky and moved through Central Virginia. Precipitation started at 6:30 AM as light snow. The precipitation fell as light to occasionally moderate snow until about 8:30 AM. Snow covered all elevated surfaces. Dry slot as well as warmer air moved in by 9:00 AM. School systems closed in Chesterfield, Henrico & Richmond. No trace of snow at Chesterfield Courthouse by 11 AM. Rain and snow showers continued in the area until 6 PM.
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