LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN– A winter storm has brought significant snowfall to Greenbrier County and much of Southern West Virginia, with parts of the region receiving over a foot of snow. The storm, which began on Tuesday, Feb. 11, caused school closures, hazardous road conditions, and scattered power outages.
Greenbrier County was particularly hard hit, with some areas reporting up to 12 inches of snow. Lewisburg received approximately 10 inches. The heavy snowfall has made travel difficult, and several roads were closed during the storm. Roads closed due to hazardous conditions including Ronceverte Hill and others. The White Sulphur Springs Police Department advised staying off the roads while crews worked to clear the roadways. Greenbrier County Homeland Security and Emergency Management issued a statement on Tuesday noting that roads were “severely impacted” which made travel risky.
The winter storm also impacted parts of Virginia, including the Alleghany Highlands and Bath County. According to Virginian Review reporter, David Hodge, “In the Alleghany Highlands, including the Covington area, reports indicated snowfall totals reached 8 to 12 inches in some locations. The area around the town of Millboro in Bath County saw around 8-10 inches of snow, while Hot Springs recorded over 10 inches in some places.”
The West Virginia Daily News will continue to provide information on the winter storm and its aftermath.
