The most recent major blizzard to hit Virginia was in 2016, when a massive winter storm dumped more than 2 feet (0.61 m) of snow on parts of the state. The blizzard caused widespread power outages, travel disruptions, and damage to property.
Other notable blizzards in Virginia include:
* The Great Blizzard of 1888: This blizzard was one of the most powerful and destructive storms to ever hit the United States. It caused widespread damage in Virginia, with snowfall totals reaching as high as 3 feet (0.91 m) in some areas.
* The Blizzard of 1996: This blizzard paralyzed much of Virginia, with snowfall totals reaching as high as 2 feet (0.61 m) in some areas. The storm caused widespread power outages and travel disruptions, and resulted in the deaths of several people.
* The Blizzard of 2010: This blizzard was the largest and most destructive to hit Virginia in many years. It dumped as much as 2 feet (0.61 m) of snow in some areas, and caused widespread power outages and travel disruptions. The storm also caused significant damage to property, including the collapse of several roofs.