The Year Virginia Saw One Of The Most Epic Snowstorms In History

In light of Virginia’s first major snowfall of the season, we’re looking back and remembering one of the most epic snowfalls to grace the Old Dominion. In 2010, a snowstorm, appropriately nicknamed Snowmageddon, took the whole state by surprise as a nearly endless bout of snow seemed to cover everything in a sheet of white for a week. Here’s more on the epic snow blizzard that’s impossible to forget:

It was February 5th of 2010 when a steady snowfall arrived in the Northeastern United States and made its way to Virginia.

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During that time, nearly every one of the mid-Atlantic states received a record amount of snowfall. As you likely recall, Virginia was no exception.

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Both air and interstate travel were brought to a screeching halt as over 30 inches quickly accumulated in various parts of the state.

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Dulles airport received a whopping 46 inches, the highest recorded total in its history.

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What made this storm so unique was that just a few days after the first fall, another double digit amount of snow fell.

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And while the storm was crippling, and in some cases dangerous, there’s no denying the profound effect of such a massive snowfall.

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What do you remember most about the 2010 blizzard in Virginia? Be sure to share your memories with us! For related content, check out These 8 Amazing Virginia Towns That Will Make You Feel Like You’ve Fallen Into A Snow Globe.