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 26
