Northern Shenandoah Valley residents will get no reprieve from winter's wrath today as a warning goes into effect for a storm system that could dump 8 or more inches of snow on top of the 2-3 feet already on the ground.
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WINCHESTER -- The weekend snowstorm forced fewer people than expected into local shelters, American Red Cross and Salvation Army officials said Monday.
National Weather Service meteorologist Kevin Witt said weather spotters reported snowfall totals ranging from 24-37 inches in the Northern Shenandoah Valley. 37 inches was reported one mile east-northeast of Howellsville in Front Royal. 34 inches was reported two miles north...
WINCHESTER -- This weekend's record-setting winter storm dumped more than 20 inches of snow on the Northern Shenandoah Valley, giving local residents plenty of tedious shoveling to do in the days ahead.
As expected, a major winter storm that began Friday morning buried the Northern Shenandoah Valley in snow on Saturday. Heavy snowfall and ice created severe road conditions throughout the valley, and thousands of local residents experienced power outages.
A foreboding weather forecast was cause for worry throughout the Shenandoah Valley during the past week, and as a result officials and residents were ready for the severe weather that started early Friday afternoon.
Armed with her 5-year-old son, Chris Kisner prepared for combat Thursday morning. The Mt. Jackson-area resident was among the many who braved long lines and crowded aisles at grocery stores to be sure the looming snowfall would not trap them inside and leave them empty-handed during the weekend.
The region could see a repeat of the Dec. 19 snowstorm this weekend. The National Weather Service in Sterling issued a winter storm watch Wednesday afternoon, in effect for Friday morning through Saturday, that calls for 12 or more inches of snow for much of the Northern Virginia and Maryland.
If recent snowfall is any indication, the groundhogs got it right. More snow fell on the Northern Shenandoah Valley on Tuesday into this morning, and forecasters say a potentially serious storm is coming this weekend.
The ecosystem of the Shenandoah River may need some help as the region begins cleaning up the mess left behind by flooding that closed roads and caused families to evacuate their homes near Front Royal.
Northern Shenandoah Valley residents woke up Monday morning to swollen creeks and washed-out bridges, and for some area children it was yet another day off from school.
As the leftover snow from mid-December's major storm just started to fully disappear, a light dusting overnight Friday kept the landscape looking like winter.
Northern Shenandoah Valley residents will get no reprieve from winter's wrath today as a warning goes into effect for a storm system that could dump 8 or more inches of snow on top of the 2-3 feet already on the ground.
WINCHESTER -- The weekend snowstorm forced fewer people than expected into local shelters, American Red Cross and Salvation Army officials said Monday.
As expected, a major winter storm that began Friday morning buried the Northern Shenandoah Valley in snow over the weekend.
As expected, a major winter storm that began Friday morning buried the Northern Shenandoah Valley in snow on Saturday. Heavy snowfall and ice created severe road conditions throughout the valley, and thousands of local residents experienced power outages.
A foreboding weather forecast was cause for worry throughout the Shenandoah Valley during the past week, and as a result officials and residents were ready for the severe weather that started early Friday afternoon.
During times of repeated snowfall for an area unaccustomed to such consistent white precipitation, perspective comes in handy.
Armed with her 5-year-old son, Chris Kisner prepared for combat Thursday morning. The Mt. Jackson-area resident was among the many who braved long lines and crowded aisles at grocery stores to be sure the looming snowfall would not trap them inside and leave them empty-handed during the weekend.
The region could see a repeat of the Dec. 19 snowstorm this weekend. The National Weather Service in Sterling issued a winter storm watch Wednesday afternoon, in effect for Friday morning through Saturday, that calls for 12 or more inches of snow for much of the Northern Virginia and Maryland.
If recent snowfall is any indication, the groundhogs got it right. More snow fell on the Northern Shenandoah Valley on Tuesday into this morning, and forecasters say a potentially serious storm is coming this weekend.
Multiple crashes during Saturday's snowstorm prompted Shenandoah County to open its emergency operations center.
The ecosystem of the Shenandoah River may need some help as the region begins cleaning up the mess left behind by flooding that closed roads and caused families to evacuate their homes near Front Royal.
Flooding from the torrential downpour that lasted from Sunday night into Monday morning continued to plague the Northern Shenandoah Valley on Tuesday.
Northern Shenandoah Valley residents woke up Monday morning to swollen creeks and washed-out bridges, and for some area children it was yet another day off from school.
As the leftover snow from mid-December's major storm just started to fully disappear, a light dusting overnight Friday kept the landscape looking like winter.
Residents of the Northern Shenandoah Valley aren't out of the deep freeze yet, with a whole weekend of frigid temperatures to look forward to.
Old Man Winter isn't going to loosen his grip on the Northern Shenandoah Valley in coming days, according to the National Weather Service.
