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 23
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Virginia National Guard Soldiers from the Portsmouth-based 2nd Squadron, 183rd Cavalry Regiment operate a water distribution point in Grundy Dec. 22. The Virginia National Guard has approximately 60 Soldiers assisting with winter storm recovery operations in the Southwest Virginia area. From left to right, Pvt. Laurence Johnson Richmond, Sgt. James Lashley of Branchville, Pvt. Williams Calvin of Suffolk, Pfc. Victor Fuller of Freeman and Sgt. Steven Myers of Portsmouth. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Morris, 2nd Squadron, 183rd Cavalry Regiment) 

Virginia National Guard Soldiers from the Portsmouth-based 2nd Squadron, 183rd Cavalry Regiment operate a water distribution point in Grundy Dec. 22. The Virginia National Guard has approximately 60 Soldiers assisting with winter storm recovery operations in the Southwest Virginia area. From left to right, Pvt. Laurence Johnson Richmond, Sgt. James Lashley of Branchville, Pvt. Williams Calvin of Suffolk, Pfc. Victor Fuller of Freeman and Sgt. Steven Myers of Portsmouth. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Morris, 2nd Squadron, 183rd Cavalry Regiment)