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Photography by Yvette Stafford
Nelson County Life Magazine : Copyright 2007
Camp Jeep
Oak Ridge Estate : Arrington, VA
It’s official, Camp Jeep 2007 in Nelson County is underway. We spent much of the day out at Oak Ridge Estate in Arrington on Thursday. What a heck of an event! There will be tons of Camp Jeep pics and video throughout the weekend right here on our site, so check back often. You can see more picture by scrolling down or clicking here. There is even a category named Camp Jeep, so by clicking on it, you will see anything and everything Camp Jeep.
We lucked out Thursday with most areas in Nelson staying dry. Some scattered thunderstorms did fire up points west and south, but as we predicted, the intense activity stayed well west of the Blue Ridge. Friday will be another day much like Thursday where we start out with some sun, showers and storms will develop by afternoon across the area. There is a slightly better chance of seeing storms east of the BRP today and especially on Saturday. Again, the next several days will by no means be rainy events all of the time, but decent chances are there for scattered storms in the afternoons.
Here’s the numbers from our very own NCL Weathernet sites Thursday:
*NCL-Nelson County Life Magazine – Greenfield
Wed High: 92.8 degrees @ 3:26 PM
0.00″ of rain
*NCL-Wintergreen Nature Foundation @ Devil’s Knob
Wed High: 76.8 degrees @ 1:57 PM
0.00″ of rain
*NCL-Wintergreen Winery at the foot of Wintergreen Mountain
Wed High: N/A degrees @ 0:00 PM
0.00″ of rain
*NCL-Delfossee Winery & Vineyard near Hickory Creek : Faber
Thurs High: 89.2 @ 4:16 PM
0.00″ of rain
*NCL-Tiger Fuel – Lovingston
Thurs High: 88.5 @ 4:00 PM
0.00″ of rain
The current surface map shows the old stubborn upper level low in the area. A frontal boundary begins working toward us for the weekend.
Current-Sat Surface Map
The National Forecast Map, shows low pressure moving NE of Nelson today with an advancing front. Chances for severe storms are in the forecast over the weekend. It is mentioned in the hazardous weather outlook by the NWS:
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
A COLD FRONT WILL SLOWLY MOVE THROUGH THE REGION THIS WEEKEND…
WITH SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY. A FEW
OF THESE STORMS MAY BECOME SEVERE WITH A THREAT OF LOCALLY DAMAGING
WINDS AND LARGE HAIL.
Today’s Forecast Map
Local forecast
*Friday Partly cloudy this morning with scattered thunderstorms across 40% of the area. The hot & muggies! Best chances for showers and storms between noon and 9PM.
*High temps Camp Jeep, Arrington @ Oak Ridge Estate, Rockfish Gap, and Nellysford near 90 degrees.
*On the mountains above 2000 feet along the BRP, Wintergreen, Three Ridges, Devil’s Knob, and Love, Partly cloudy early, patchy fog early, scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs top out around 76 degrees.
Winds S 5-10 MPH
*Friday night Mostly cloudy with scattered showers & thunderstorms before midnight. Showers after midnight. Rain chances 40%.
*Lows valley around 66 degrees.
*On the mountains overnight low near 60.
*Winds SW 10-15 MPH.
*Saturday Partly sunny with scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon across 40% of the area. Some sun from time to time. A possible isolated severe storm.
*High again near 90 degrees.
*On the mountains Mostly cloudy scattered afternoon thunderstorms.
Highs top out around 75 degrees.
Winds S 10-15 MPH
Sunday Scattered thunderstorms, mostly cloudy. Temps are generally in the low 80’s for daytime highs and overnight lows in mid & upper 60’s. Mountain temps slightly cooler.
Remember when severe weather or news breaks out, come here. We’ll have all of the latest watches, warnings, and coverage affecting Nelson County, Wintergreen, and nearby counties.
Have a great Friday!
Know your Nelson
-T-
