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
Staff Sgt. Brian Casey, a Virginia Guardsman from Abingdon, picks up biscuits from the Hardee’s in Lebanon, Va. for delivery to a local shelter. Soldiers from the Gate City-based 1032nd Transportation Company have been on state active duty providing assistance to the local communities since Dec. 18. (Photo by Sgt. Andrew H. Owen, Virginia Guard Public Affairs)
