Winter Storm Fern 2026: Southwest Virginia Snow & Ice Experience
[HPP] Jack ClarkFebruary 17, 202612 min
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- ⚠️ Winter Storm Fern was forecast to bring heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain to Southwest Virginia at the end of January 2026.
- 💡 The residents were on edge, anticipating potential power outages and bitter cold following the storm.
- 🛠️ Preparations included ensuring a generator was ready and fueled, though it needed an oil change.
Actual Storm Impact & Accumulation
- ❄️ The initial snowfall was lighter than expected, described as a sprinkling or dusting, not the predicted "snowpocalypse."
- 📏 Accumulation reached about two to three inches of snow, with some freezing rain, but significantly less ice than feared.
- 🏡 While their immediate area was spared, others to the west and south experienced massive power outages and damage.
Indoor Activities During the Storm
- 🧠 To pass the time, the couple played a game called "How Well Do You Know Your Bride," answering questions about preferences and past experiences.
- 🎲 They also engaged in a game of Scrabble, with one player achieving a significant lead.
- 🍿 The evening concluded with watching a movie, "No Exit," which ironically was set during a snowstorm.
Regional Effects & Cleanup
- ⚡ Not everyone was as fortunate; areas to the west and south of their location suffered extensive damage and multi-day power outages.
- 🧹 Cleanup involved moving large slabs of frozen, icy snow from the initial storm.
- 🌨️ A few days later, a second storm brought powdery, fluffy snow, which was easier to clear from their steep driveway compared to the icy accumulation.
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