A very vocal opponent of the ACP, Richard Averitt of Nellysford, speaks from a megaphone to the crowd assembled on Saturday afternoon – March 17, 2018.
According to one of the event coordinators, Sharon Ponton, “The action was co-sponsored and organized by three grassroots groups in Nelson, Protect Our Water, Free Nelson and Friends of Nelson.”
Wintergreen Property Owners Association released a statement Saturday afternoon as the assembly was taking place.
Wintergreen Property Owners Association (WPOA) has repeatedly and publicly opposed the location of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and the negative impacts it has on our community. We are grateful for the local and regional support received from groups like Friends of Wintergreen and Friends of Nelson. Raising awareness through peaceful, grass roots efforts helps protect all of us, our natural resources, and most importantly, builds strong communities during trying times.
WPOA respects citizens’ legal rights to peacefully assemble and voice opposition to the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. We are firmly committed to keeping our community safe and thriving by sharing our concerns at every level of government and holding Dominion accountable for the taking of our protected open space. WPOA will insist upon just compensation, fair treatment, and security for our community and the areas surrounding Wintergreen.
Jay Roberts
Executive Director
Wintergreen Property Owners Association
Dozens of people place white carnations along the path where ACP workers cut down hundreds of trees on March 6, 2018 to begin making way for the ACP.
Click on the image above for the absolute latest updates from NWS.
1253 PM EDT Sat Mar 17 2018 Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Hampshire-Hardy-Western Grant-
Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-Western Pendleton-
Eastern Pendleton-
1253 PM EDT Sat Mar 17 2018
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED…
Temperatures have risen above freezing and no further freezing
rain is expected. Light snow and sleet is still possible, but
accumulations should be minor and primarily on unpaved surfaces.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM EDT SATURDAY URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
127 PM EDT Fri Mar 16 2018
Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-Augusta-
Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-
Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Hampshire-Hardy-Western Grant-
Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-Western Pendleton-
Eastern Pendleton-
127 PM EDT Fri Mar 16 2018
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM EDT
SATURDAY…
* WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations of up to one half inch and ice accumulations of
less than a tenth of an inch are expected.
* WHERE…Portions of western Maryland, central, northwest and
western Virginia and eastern West Virginia.
* WHEN…From 8 AM to 5 PM EDT Saturday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Be
prepared for reduced visibilities at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling
from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Click on the image above for the absolute latest updates from NWS.
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
353 AM EDT Thu Mar 15 2018
Augusta-Rockingham-Western Highland-Eastern Highland-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Staunton, Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft,
Harrisonburg, Hightown, Monterey, Big Meadows, Wintergreen,
Riverton, Brandywine, Franklin, Oak Flat, Ruddle, and Sugar Grove
353 AM EDT Thu Mar 15 2018
…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
* TIMING…Strong winds will continue through today across the
higher elevations above 2000 feet.
* WINDS…West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 45 to 55 mph are expected.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles.
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
403 AM EDT Thu Mar 15 2018
…Strong Winds Expected Today…
.A pressure gradient between a low off the New England coast and
high tracking along the Gulf Coast states will bring strong gusty
winds to the Blue Ridge mountains and counties just west today.
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Smyth-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-
Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-
Rockbridge-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Marion,
Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop,
Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge,
Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington,
and Buena Vista
403 AM EDT Thu Mar 15 2018
…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
* Locations…Along either side of the Blue Ridge from the High
Country of North Carolina to the Alleghany Highlands of
Virginia.
* Hazards…Strong wind gusts.
* Winds…West 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* Timing…Today.
* Impacts…Potential for downed trees and powerlines. Winds this
strong can also make travel difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be
31 to 39 MPH or gusts will range between 46 and 57 MPH. Winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use extra
caution until the winds subside.
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
414 AM EDT Thu Mar 15 2018
District of Columbia-Prince Georges-Charles-St. Marys-
Northwest Montgomery-Central and Southeast Montgomery-Augusta-
Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-Nelson-
Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Stafford-Spotsylvania-
King George-Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-
Eastern Loudoun-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-
Hardy-Eastern Grant-Eastern Mineral-
Including the cities of Washington, Bowie, Suitland-Silver Hill,
Clinton, College Park, Greenbelt, Laurel, Camp Springs,
St. Charles, Waldorf, Lexington Park, California, Germantown,
Damascus, Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring,
Staunton, Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft, Harrisonburg, Strasburg,
Woodstock, Mount Jackson, New Market, Winchester, Luray,
Shenandoah, Stanley, Front Royal, Berryville, Lovingston,
Charlottesville, Stanardsville, Madison, Orange, Gordonsville,
Culpeper, Dale City, Manassas, Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Montclair,
Reston, Herndon, Annandale, Centreville, Chantilly, McLean,
Franconia, Arlington, Alexandria, Falmouth, Fredericksburg,
Dahlgren, Warrenton, Turnbull, Purcellville, Leesburg, Ashburn,
Sterling, Big Meadows, Wintergreen, Romney, Paw Paw, Martinsburg,
Charles Town, Shepherdstown, Moorefield, Petersburg, Antioch,
Keyser, New Creek, Ridgeville, Russelldale, Headsville,
and Fort Ashby
414 AM EDT Thu Mar 15 2018
…Enhanced threat for the spread of wild fires today…
Minimum relative humidity will drop to near 20 to 30 percent late
this morning and afternoon across much of northern and central
Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley, portions of southern and central
Maryland and portions eastern West Virginia. Sustained west to
northwest winds around 15 to 25 mph with frequent gusts of 30 to
35 mph are also expected during this time. The combination of
gusty winds…low relative humidity and low fuel moisture will
enhance the threat for the spread of wildfires late this morning
through this afternoon.
Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential
ignition source…including machinery… cigarettes…and matches.
Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses
and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread
quickly.
Thanks to VSP for the photo: Above Trooper J.R. Harris discovered the hawk at a crash site in Nelson County, Virginia after it had been struck by a vehicle on Monday – March 12, 2018.
Nelson County, Virginia
Via VSP:
Monday’s snow proved dangerous not only for motorists, but also for this red-tailed hawk. VSP Trooper T.A. Hackenbracht and Trooper J.R. Harris (pictured above) discovered the hawk at a crash site in Nelson County, Virginia after it had been struck by a vehicle.
The injured hawk is expected to make a full recovery and will be transported back to Nelson County for release.
The hawk was dazed and injured in the crash…so the troopers were able to safely approach it and transport the impressive bird of prey to the Wildlife Center of Virginia in Waynesboro.
March has kept the promise of coming in like a lion. After a damaging major windstorm at the beginning of the month, it was snow this time as we approached the middle of the month. Schools were canceled for many counties across the area as a result of the winter weather.
By Tommy Stafford : Above, dashcam video of a snow covered Route 151 headed north toward Brent’s Gap.
Above video from our Facebook live on Monday from Nellysford, Virginia.Â
Above a stunning image from our BRL-SkiBarn webcam late in the afternoon on Monday – March 12, 2018.
Photo By Paul Purpura : Up top at Wintergreen Resort snowfall totals were a bit higher since the temperatures were already in the 20s when the snowfall started. That’s Wintergreen Drive in the background through the woods.
Photo By Tommy Stafford : Of course kids didn’t mind, our Junior Publisher Adam Stafford & his sister Juniorette Publisher Peyton Stafford had a blast playing in what’s likely the last snow of the season before warmer weather arrives toward the weekend.
Tommy says we will have some cold nights in the short term, but almost spring like weather returns by Sunday and Monday. You can listen to his forecast here.Â
Snow has ended across the foothills and piedmont of Virginia.
Melted snow will refreeze overnight as temperatures drop below
freezing. Be prepared for areas of black ice overnight and during
the morning commute, especially on untreated roads and sidewalks.
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 232 PM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018
…Accumulating snows possible in the east this evening and western upslope areas tonight into Wednesday morning…
Low pressure off the South Carolina coast will deepen this evening and lift northeast along the East Coast tonight into Tuesday. Drier air is moving into western areas tonight, however northwest flow will create upslope mountain snow showers.
Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Patrick-Henry- Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte- Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Stuart, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville 232 PM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT…
* WHAT…Snow and some sleet. Additional snow and sleet accumulations of up to two inches, with localized amounts up to 4 inches, are expected.
* WHERE…Portions of central, south central and southwest Virginia and north central and northwest North Carolina.
* WHEN…Until midnight EDT tonight.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Be
prepared for reduced visibilities at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
DRIVE CAREFULLY OVERNIGHT MONDAY AND EARLY TUESDAYÂ (4:15 PM – 3.12.18)
Expect potential refreeze, check 511 Virginia for road conditions
CULPEPER — Winter weather is expected to move out of the Central Virginia region Monday evening but the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Culpeper District cautions motorists to drive for the conditions as temperatures drop below freezing overnight.
As of 4 p.m., roads in Albemarle, Culpeper, Fauquier, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock counties are reported to be clear. Motorists may encounter some slushy conditions on Interstate 64 and Route 250 near Afton Mountain and Route 33 across Swift Run Gap in Greene County.
Below-freezing temperatures overnight Monday could cause wet surfaces to refreeze. Some VDOT operators will remain on duty overnight in Albemarle County, including I-64, to treat any slick spots with sand and salt to aid melting and improve traction.
Drivers planning to travel Monday evening and early Tuesday morning, especially south and west of Charlottesville, should check road conditions using VDOT’s free 511 tools. Motorists are encouraged to plan for extra travel time and reduce speed.
ROAD CONDITIONS IMPROVE FOLLOWING MONDAY SNOW STORM IN SOUTHERN SHENANDOAH VALLEY (4:08 PM – 3.12.18)
STAUNTON – (4 p.m.) Light snow continues to fall in the southern portion of the Shenandoah Valley in the late afternoon hours of Monday, March 12. A snowstorm that began early this morning is departing the area, leaving the northern part of the Valley untouched with snow and the southern part with several inches on the ground.
Road conditions are generally clear on all interstate and primary roads within the Virginia Department of Transportation Staunton District. Secondary roads range from minor to moderate in Rockingham, Augusta, Rockbridge, Alleghany, Bath and Highland counties. Little or no snow fell in the areas north of Harrisonburg.
Crews will be out tonight in Augusta, Rockbridge, Highland, Bath and Alleghany counties. The remainder of the district will have crews on call throughout the night. All VDOT crews will treat roads as conditions warrant.
Motorists should be alert for refreezing conditions and use extreme caution if they travel during the nighttime and early morning hours. Bridges, overpasses and any surface with air underneath it will freeze first. Temperatures are forecasted to be well below freezing tonight throughout the region.
For winter weather road conditions go to http://www.511Virginia.org, look at the orange bar on the top of the page and click on “Text Views” and then click on “Road Condition Table”. Look at the pull down box that lists all jurisdictions. In this box individual counties can be chosen to view.
On the go? Then visit VDOT’s Free Virginia 511 Tools to get your 511 app for android or iOS. Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511.
The VDOT Customer Service Center can be accessed through its mobile friendly website at https://my.vdot.virginia.gov/. Agents are on site 24/7 every day of the year to assist the public. People can also call the VDOT Customer Service Center at 800-FOR- ROAD (800-367-7623).
The Staunton District Snow Page is on the VDOT website under Travel Center Snow Emergency Pages. The Staunton District Twitter feed is at @VaDOTStaunton.
The Staunton District Twitter feed is at @VaDOTStaunton. VDOT can be followed on Facebook, Flickr, Twitter and YouTube. RSS feeds are also available for statewide information. The VDOT Web page is located at http://www.VirginiaDOT.org.
The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick, Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties.
Road condition definitions:
Severe – drifting or partially blocked road. Snow tires or chains are necessary.
Moderate – snow or ice on major portions of the roadway. Snow tires or chains are advisable.
Minor – bare pavement except for isolated spots of snow, ice or slush. Driving with caution is recommended.
EFFECTS OF WINTER STORM TO CONTINUE INTO TUESDAY (3:45 PM – 3.12.18)
Motorists should anticipate possible icy conditions
LYNCHBURG – A mixed bag of precipitation –rain, snow, light sleet and a combination of all three – has fallen across the Lynchburg District of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) today and its effects will linger into Tuesday.
While snow is expected to end during the evening hours Monday, motorists should anticipate icy conditions, especially on bridges, overpasses and ramps through midmorning Tuesday.
Up to several inches of snow have fallen on roadways as of early afternoon and temperatures have been hovering near freezing. Temperatures are expected to rise and most precipitation turn to rain before ending in the early evening.
Motorists may monitor road conditions using VDOT’s free 511 tools. Additional information about winter-weather preparations and response may be found on VDOT’s website at www.virginiadot.org/travel/snow.asp. Local updates will be posted to VDOT’s Lynchburg District Twitter account.
The Lynchburg District includes the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Buckingham, Campbell, Charlotte, Cumberland, Halifax, Nelson, Pittsylvania and Prince Edward.
WINTER STORM WILL AFFECT CENTRAL VA. TRAVEL ON MONDAY : 5:30 AM 3.12.18
VDOT advises drivers to monitor local weather; use 511 Virginia for road conditions
CULPEPER — Winter weather has overspread southwest Virginia and precipitation is forecast to begin around daybreak in Central Virginia. The Virginia Department of Transportation’s Culpeper District is ready for a storm that will bring a wintry mix of rain, sleet and snow to the area through early Monday evening.
VDOT crews are on duty and prepared for the storm. Once snow begins to fall, VDOT operators will treat roads with sand and salt to improve traction and aid melting. They will begin plowing if snow accumulates to a depth of about two inches on the road surface. Crews will first focus on interstates and primary highways before shifting to secondary routes.
Since the weather may vary widely by location, drivers are advised to use VDOT’s free 511 tools to know road conditions along their routes and at their destination. Motorists are encouraged to monitor local forecasts and drive for the conditions by reducing speed and increasing following distance.
Additional information about winter-weather preparations and response can be found at www.virginiadot.org/travel/snow.asp. Local updates are also posted to Twitter.com/VaDOTCulp and on the district’s snow information webpage.
VDOT’s Culpeper District includes the counties of Albemarle, Culpeper, Fauquier, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock.
WINTER WEATHER FORECAST BEGINS TO COME TOGETHER
Motorists should anticipate difficult driving conditions
LYNCHBURG – Rain, snow and a mix of the two will fall across much of the commonwealth beginning today (Sunday, March 11) and throughout tomorrow (Monday, March 12).
In the Lynchburg District of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), rain is likely late tonight before mixing with snow early tomorrow before changing to all snow and ending Monday evening. However, forecasts should be monitored carefully as slight changes in direction or temperatures can make a difference in outcomes.
Lynchburg District crews will report during the overnight. Plowing, with efforts concentrating on primary routes (those numbered 1-599) will begin once appropriate snow accumulations have occurred.
While snow is expected to end during the evening hours Monday, motorists should anticipate icy conditions, especially on bridges, overpasses and ramps through Tuesday midday.
Motorists should get ready as well. First, monitor road conditions using VDOT’s free 511 tools. Additional information about winter-weather preparations and response can be found on VDOT’s website at www.virginiadot.org/travel/snow.asp. Local updates will be posted to VDOT’s Lynchburg District Twitter account.
The Lynchburg District includes the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Buckingham, Campbell, Charlotte, Cumberland, Halifax, Nelson, Pittsylvania and Prince Edward.
WINTER WEATHER COMING TO ROADWAYS IN SHENANDOAH VALLEY
STAUNTON – (11:30 a.m.) A winter weather system is forecasted to bring rain changing to snow in the Shenandoah Valley. The rain will begin late on Sunday, March 11 and change over to all snow overnight. Heavier snow is forecasted for the southern end of the Staunton District, which covers Frederick, Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties. Higher elevations are expected to have more snow than the Valley floor but motorists should be prepared for winter weather driving conditions throughout the region.
Because the storm is expected to begin as rain the Virginia Department of Transportation Staunton District will not pretreat roads for this winter weather event. VDOT will have crews out beginning Sunday night and into the day on Monday. Crews will plow and treat roads as the weather moves into the area.
For this storm drivers should expect:
Higher snow amounts the farther south you drive beginning in the pre-dawn hours of Monday.
Increasing snow amounts and more icing conditions in higher elevations.
Icing conditions on bridges and overpasses.
Refreezing and black ice overnight Monday into Tuesday morning.
Travelers should always buckle their seat belts and drivers should always be alert and use extreme cation.
Travelers are asked to monitor local weather forecasts and to avoid driving if possible during the snow storm.
Road conditions and traffic cameras can be found on the VDOT 511 website at http://www.511Virginia.org, Roads with snow conditions will be marked minor, moderate, severe or closed.
Road condition definitions:
Closed – Road is closed to all traffic.
Severe – drifting or partially blocked road.
Moderate – snow or ice on major portions of the roadway.
Minor – bare pavement except for isolated spots of snow, ice or slush. Driving with caution is recommended.
For a text listing of winter weather road conditions go to http://www.511Virginia.org, look at the orange bar on the top of the page and click on “Text Views” and then click on “Road Condition Table”. Look at the pull down box that lists all jurisdictions. In this box individual counties can be chosen to view.
On the go? Then visit VDOT’s Free Virginia 511 Tools to get your 511 app for android or iOS. Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511.
The VDOT Customer Service Center can be accessed through its mobile friendly website at https://my.vdot.virginia.gov/. Agents are on site 24/7 every day of the year to assist the public. People can also call the VDOT Customer Service Center at 800-FOR- ROAD (800-367-7623).
The Staunton District Snow Page is on the VDOT website under Travel Center Snow Emergency Pages. The Staunton District Twitter feed is at @VaDOTStaunton.
VDOT statewide Twitter messages can be found at @VaDOT. The nine districts can be found at:Hampton Roads @VaDOTHR; Richmond @VaDOTRVA; Northern Virginia @VaDOTNOVA; Fredericksburg @VaDOTFred; Culpeper @VaDOTCulp; Lynchburg @VaDOTLynchburg; Bristol @VaDOTBristol; Salem @VaDOTSalem; Staunton @VaDOTStaunton.
VDOT PREPARES FOR LATE-WINTER STORM
Monitor local weather; use 511 Virginia for road conditions
CULPEPER — The Virginia Department of Transportation’s Culpeper District is preparing for a late-winter storm that is forecast to bring rain and snow to Central Virginia late Sunday through Monday evening.
Crews are preparing equipment and will report to work at midnight tonight. Once snow begins to fall, VDOT operators will treat roads with sand and salt to improve traction and aid melting. They will begin plowing if snow accumulates to a depth of about two inches on the road surface. Crews will first focus on interstates and primary highways before shifting to secondary routes.
Since the weather may vary widely by location, drivers are advised to use VDOT’s free 511 tools to know road conditions along their routes and at their destination.
Motorists are encouraged to monitor local forecasts and drive for the conditions by reducing speed and increasing following distance.
Additional information about winter-weather preparations and response can be found at www.virginiadot.org/travel/snow.asp. Local updates are also posted to Twitter.com/VaDOTCulp and on the district’s snow information webpage.
VDOT’s Culpeper District includes the counties of Albemarle, Culpeper, Fauquier, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock.
WINTER STORM WARNING URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
754 PM EDT Sun Mar 11 2018
Augusta-Nelson-Western Highland-Eastern Highland-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
754 PM EDT Sun Mar 11 2018
…WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 2 PM EDT
MONDAY…
* WHAT…Significant snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1
to 3 inches in the valleys and 3 to 6 inches along the ridges
above 2000 feet.
* WHERE…Augusta, Nelson, Highland, and central Virginia Blue
Ridge.
* WHEN…From 1 AM to 2 PM EDT Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions,
including during the morning commute Monday. Slippery
conditions may continue into the evening commute Monday along
the ridges. Be prepared for significant reductions in
visibility at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
338 PM EDT Sun Mar 11 2018
A complex storm system will develop over the southeastern US
today then begin moving northeast tonight and Monday, eventually
toward the North Carolina coast later in the day Monday. While
there remain some uncertainties, confidence is increasing that
this storm has the potential to bring moderate to heavy snow to
much of the forecast area, especially near and west of the Blue
Ridge, Sunday night through Monday morning.
Ashe-Watauga-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-
Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-
Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Boone, Bland, Pearisburg,
Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop,
Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge,
Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington,
Buena Vista, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Bluefield, Hinton,
Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Quinwood, Duo,
and Rainelle
338 PM EDT Sun Mar 11 2018
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO MIDNIGHT EDT MONDAY NIGHT…
* WHAT…Heavy wet snow expected. Snow is expected to begin after
midnight and fall heaviest in the morning hours. Total snow
accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 8
inches, are expected.
* WHERE…Portions of central, south central, southwest and west
central Virginia, northwest North Carolina and southeast West
Virginia.
* WHEN…From midnight Sunday to midnight EDT Monday night.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions,
including during the morning commute on Monday. Be prepared
for significant reductions in visibility at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest
road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
754 PM EDT Sun Mar 11 2018
Rockingham-Shenandoah-Page-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Hardy-Western Grant-Eastern Grant-
Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton-
754 PM EDT Sun Mar 11 2018
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO NOON EDT
MONDAY…
* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 inches
in the valleys and 2 to 4 inches along the ridges above 2000
feet.
* WHERE…Portions of central Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley
and the Potomac Highlands of eastern West Virginia.
* WHEN…From 4 AM to noon EDT Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on snow covered and slippery roads,
especially during the morning commute for Monday. Be prepared
for reductions in visibility at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
338 PM EDT Sun Mar 11 2018
A complex storm system will develop over the southeastern US
today then begin moving northeast tonight and Monday, eventually
toward the North Carolina coast later in the day Monday. While
there remain some uncertainties, confidence is increasing that
this storm has the potential to bring moderate to heavy snow to
much of the forecast area, especially near and west of the Blue
Ridge, Sunday night through Monday morning.
Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Tazewell-Smyth-Patrick-
Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-
Charlotte-
Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville,
Wilkesboro, Tazewell, Marion, Stuart, Martinsville, Danville,
Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville
338 PM EDT Sun Mar 11 2018
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT EDT MONDAY NIGHT…
* WHAT…Snow expected. Snow may mix with sleet at times in the
upper NC Piedmont. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches,
with localized amounts up to 5 inches, are expected.
* WHERE…Portions of central, south central and southwest
Virginia and north central and northwest North Carolina.
* WHEN…From midnight tonight to midnight EDT Monday night.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The
Monday morning commute will be significantly impacted. Be
prepared for reduced visibilities at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
WINTER STORM WATCH
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
311 PM EST Sat Mar 10 2018
Augusta-Nelson-Western Highland-Eastern Highland- Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
311 PM EST Sat Mar 10 2018
…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING…
* WHAT…Significant snow possible with the potential for around 5 inches of accumulation.
* WHERE…Augusta, Nelson, Highland, and Central Virginia Blue
Ridge.
* WHEN…From late Sunday evening through Monday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions due to
snow covered and slippery roads, including during the morning
commute on Monday. Significant reductions in visibility are
possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor
the latest forecasts.
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 327 PM EST Sat Mar 10 2018
A complex storm system will develop over the southeastern US on Sunday, before moving toward the North Carolina coast early Monday. This may bring moderate to heavy snow to the region, especially west of the Blue Ridge, Sunday night through Monday morning.
Alleghany VA-Bath-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford- Amherst-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 327 PM EST Sat Mar 10 2018
…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized higher amounts along ridgetop.
* WHERE…Portions of central, south central, southwest and west
central Virginia and southeast West Virginia.
* WHEN…From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions,
including during the morning commute on Monday. Significant
reductions in visibility are possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.
Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 AM this Sunday morning, so be sure to set your clock ahead 1 hour at bedtime Saturday night.
Central Virginia Blue Ridge
With a warmer day here and there thoughts are turning to longer days. Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday – March 11th at 2AM. But for those of us that don’t party until that hour, your best bet is to move your clock ahead one hour before turning in on Saturday night. Then you’re all taken care of until Sunday – Nov 4, 2018 when we go back to standard time.
Until then, enjoy those longer and warmer days to come!
