Major Winter Storm Hits Virginia January 2026: Heavy Snow, Sleet & Freezing Rain Impacts
Major Winter Storm Hits Virginia January 2026: Heavy Snow, Sleet & Freezing Rain Impacts Major Winter Storm Hits Virginia January 2026: Heavy Snow, Sleet & Freezing Rain Impacts Published: January 25, 2026 | Qalamkaar News Desk A significant winter storm swept through Southwest and Central Virginia in mid-January 2026, delivering heavy snowfall that later transitioned to sleet and freezing rain. This multi-day event caused hazardous travel conditions, power outage risks, and prolonged frigid temperatures across the region. Storm Timeline and Precipitation Changes The storm intensified on Saturday evening, January 16, with widespread heavy snow spreading eastward. Peak snowfall occurred between 8 PM and midnight. Overnight, warmer air aloft caused a gradual shift to sleet, beginning in southern areas near the North Carolina border. By late Sunday morning,...