On February 9, 2015, the city of Winchester, Virginia was expecting a winter storm to bring 5 to 9 inches of snow during the evening into the following day. Snowy conditions were expected to start around midnight and last into the morning, with some light snow possible throughout the day as well. Throughout the day, the local Winchester airport recorded temperatures between 22F for a high and a low of 15F. There was a moderate north wind of 8-15 mph, with 6-13 mph gusts.