December Winter Storm

The worst winter storm in 14 years hit Virginia Dec. 18-20, bringing heavy snow, rain and high winds to the Commonwealth. Parts of western Virginia received more than 2 feet of snow; parts of central Virginia, 18 inches; parts of northern Virginia, 22 inches; and parts of southwest Virginia, 21 inches. At the height of the storm, Dominion Power and electric cooperatives reported nearly 71,000 power outages, mostly in southwestern Virginia.
Dec 22
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Update: 11:00 a.m.

The Virginia Department of Health is advising local governments in southwest Virginia on the safety of their water supplies.  Power outages have affected water treatment plants and the availability of water.  Boil Water Notices are in effect for most of Dickenson and Lee counties and parts of Buchanan, Russell, Scott and Wise counties.  The towns of Wise and Big Stone Gap, the city of Norton and Moccasin Gap are not under a Boil Water Notice.  Residents should listen for instructions from their local governments about how to proceed.