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Prince William County Records NoVA's Highest Snowfall Total From Winter Storm
Prince William County had some of the highest snowfall totals, with some areas seeing 10 or more inches.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA — As the region digs out from Monday's winter storm, the National Weather Service has released preliminary snowfall totals. Prince William County had the highest recorded measurement in the Northern Virginia region, with some areas recording 10 or more inches.
The highest total was 11 inches in Independent Hill in mid-county north of Dumfries Road. Another Independent Hill location closer to Manassas had a recorded 9.2 inches. A Dale City location had 10.5 inches, while Dumfries locations had 10 inches and 9.8 inches, according to National Weather Service estimates. Other Prince William County totals included 8.2 inches and 9.2 inches in Manassas Park and 7.4 inches in Woolsey.
By comparison, the highest total recorded in Fairfax County was 10 inches in Newington.
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In Stafford County, the highest recorded totals were 9.1 inches and 8 inches.
Loudoun County's highest recorded total was 7.6 inches in Ashburn, while Dulles International Airport had 5.1 inches.
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Around Arlington County, the highest recorded total was 9.3 inches in eastern Falls Church, while Reagan National Airport had 6.1 inches.
Snowfall totals come from the National Weather Service's trained spotters, official National Weather Service employees or observers, broadcast media, emergency management and other public sources.
Prince William County government offices and public schools remained closed Tuesday due to the winter storm impacts. OmniRide has resumed service on local and express bus route, while Virginia Railway Express is running on an S schedule.
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