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Winter Weather Advisory – Along The BRP & Skyline Drive – Including Wintergeen, Montebello, Love, Big Meadows

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Winter Weather Advisory – Along The BRP & Skyline Drive – Including Wintergeen, Montebello, Love, Big Meadows
Via NWS: A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY is in effect until 10AM Friday morning for areas along and immediately either side of the Blue Ridge Parkway from roughly Montebello north along the Skyline Drive to near Luray. This is for the higher elevations.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
537 PM EST THU DEC 4 2014

NORTHERN VA BLUE RIDGE-CENTRAL VA BLUE RIDGE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…BIG MEADOWS…WINTERGREEN
537 PM EST THU DEC 4 2014

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON HAS
ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW…SLEET AND FREEZING
RAIN…WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY.

* PRECIPITATION TYPE…SNOW…SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN.

* ACCUMULATIONS…A COATING OF SNOW AND SLEET. A TRACE TO AROUND
ONE TENTH OF AN INCH OF ICE FROM FREEZING RAIN.

* TIMING…SNOW AND SLEET WILL CHANGE TO FREEZING RAIN THIS
EVENING. FREEZING RAIN IS EXPECTED OVERNIGHT BEFORE TURNING TO
ALL RAIN LATER FRIDAY MORNING.

* TEMPERATURES…LOWER 30S.

* WINDS…SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.

* IMPACTS…ROADS MAY BE SLIPPERY AT TIMES…MAKING TRAVEL
DIFFICULT.

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.

Santa Makes Annual Tree Lighting & Caroling At Stoney Creek In Nellysford

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Santa Makes Annual Tree Lighting & Caroling At Stoney Creek In Nellysford
©2014 Blue Ridge Life Magazine : Photos By BRLM Mountain Photographer Paul Purpura : This youngster was all smiles this past Wednesday night tell Santa all about the wish list during the annual tree lighting, caroling and Santa's visit at Stoney Creek in Nellysford.
©2014 Blue Ridge Life Magazine : Photos By BRLM Mountain Photographer Paul Purpura : This youngster was all smiles Wednesday night – December 3, 2014 telling Santa all about the wish list during the annual tree lighting, caroling and Santa’s visit at Stoney Creek in Nellysford.

Nellysford
Nelson County, Virginia
In spite of a chilled, breezy and damp evening, Santa arrived at the annual Stoney Creek Tree Lighting in Nellysford this past Wednesday evening.

Conductor Judy Diloia, accompanied by Tom Krop on the accordion, lead the chorus in singing Christmas carols as the ceremony began.
Conductor Judy Diloia, accompanied by Tom Krop on the accordion, lead the chorus in singing Christmas carols as the ceremony began.
Spectators sing along with the chorus this past Wednesday night - December 3, 2014 during the annual tree lighting held in Stoney Creek.
Spectators sing along with the chorus this past Wednesday night – December 3, 2014 during the annual tree lighting held in Stoney Creek.
Steve McInich along with his daughter Chloe from Charlottesville, listen to the chorus sing Christmas carols.
Steve McInich along with his daughter Chloe from Charlottesville, listen to the chorus sing Christmas carols.
Lighting of the Christmas Tree by Cindy Cobb.
Lighting of the Christmas Tree by Cindy Cobb.
Ron Turnbull recites 'Twas The Night Before Christmas while children look on during the annual tree lighting held this past Wednesday evening - December 3, 2014 at Stoney Creek in Nellysford, VA.
Ron Turnbull recites ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas while children look on during the annual tree lighting held this past Wednesday evening – December 3, 2014 at Stoney Creek in Nellysford, VA.
The man of the hour! Santa Claus arrives atop a fire engine from Wintergreen Fire & Rescue!
The man of the hour! Santa Claus arrives atop a fire engine from Wintergreen Fire & Rescue!

After the ceremony Wednesday evening Santa headed back to the North Pole to coordinate with his elves for Christmas Eve deliveries in just a few weeks!

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY – (CANCELED)

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WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY – (CANCELED)
Via NWS: A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY is in effect until 1AM Wednesday for most of the Blue Ridge area along and near the BRP.

Winter Weather Statement
Statement as of 6:46 PM EST on December 02, 2014

…Winter Weather Advisory is cancelled…

The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has
canceled the Winter Weather Advisory.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
1237 PM EST TUE DEC 2 2014

NELSON-ALBEMARLE-GREENE-MADISON-RAPPAHANNOCK-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…CHARLOTTESVILLE…WASHINGTON
1237 PM EST TUE DEC 2 2014

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
WEDNESDAY…

* PRECIPITATION TYPE…FREEZING RAIN.

* ACCUMULATIONS…UP TO A TENTH INCH OF ICE ACCUMULATION.

* TIMING…FREEZING RAIN WILL TAPER OFF LATE THIS AFTERNOON OR
EARLY THIS EVENING. FREEZING DRIZZLE IS POSSIBLE OVERNIGHT.

* TEMPERATURES…IN THE UPPER 20S TO LOWER 30S.

* WINDS…NORTHEAST 10 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH.

* IMPACTS…RIDGE LINE ROADS SUCH AS SKYLINE DRIVE MAY BECOME
ICY… MAKING TRAVEL DIFFICULT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SLEET OR FREEZING
RAIN WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY
ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES…AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

Enjoy Your Monday! – One More Beautiful Day Then Winter Like Weather Returns Overnight

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Enjoy Your Monday! – One More Beautiful Day Then Winter Like Weather Returns Overnight
©2014 Blue Ridge Life Magazine : Photo By BRLM Photographer Shay Munroe : Brian Shanks (center) co founder of Bold Rock Hard Cider Company in Nellysford, VA chats it up with a couple enjoying the mid 60's weather on Sunday afternoon - November 30, 2014. We'll see similar weather on Monday then winter makes a run at us again overnight.
©2014 Blue Ridge Life Magazine : Photo By BRLM Photographer Shay Munroe : Brian Shanks (center) co-founder of Bold Rock Hard Cider Company in Nellysford, VA chats it up with a couple enjoying the mid 60’s weather on Sunday afternoon – November 30, 2014. We’ll see similar weather on Monday then winter makes a run at us again overnight.

Near Nellysford
Nelson County, Virginia
Weather over this past weekend was pretty phenomenal for a Thanksgiving weekend! On Sunday the temps made it to 66° in the valley and even in the mountains temps made it to the lower 50’s with plenty of sunshine. Tommy says we get one more nice day on Monday with minimal chances for rain late in the day and temps in the mid and upper 60’s once again, but more winter like weather returns overnight into Tuesday. This time icing is more of a concern versus snow we saw last week.


Tommy talks more about the approaching winter type weather we will see overnight Monday into Tuesday in his daily weathercast above. Press play to listen now, and enjoy your mild Monday!

Wintergreen Resort Opens For Ski Season – Earliest Ever!

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Wintergreen Resort Opens For Ski Season – Earliest Ever!
©2014 Blue Ridge Life : Photos By BRL Photographer Hayley Osborne : Siers and boarders got a real treat as Wintergreen Resort opened the slopes the day after Thanksgiving - Friday - November 28, 2014. The earliest ever in the history of Wintergreen.
©2014 Blue Ridge Life : Photos By BRL Photographer Hayley Osborne : Skiers and boarders got a real treat as Wintergreen Resort opened the slopes the day after Thanksgiving – Friday – November 28, 2014. The earliest ever in the history of Wintergreen.

Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, Virginia
We’ve been telling you for several days that it looked like Wintergreen Resort would be open by the day after Thanksgiving. It happened and it was the first time ever they were able to get open by Thanksgiving weekend. Thanks to mother nature’s help with cold temps and an additional 6-8 inches of snow on Thanksgiving Eve, they were able to open on Friday.

Post by Blue Ridge Life Magazine.

Above our Hayley Osborne rides the Blue Ridge Express back up the slopes after grabbing some shots there on Friday for opening day.

To get the latest slope report and availabilities and deals, check the resort’s Slope Report by clicking here.

Post by Blue Ridge Life Magazine.

Check out more of Hayley’s photos from Friday’s opening by clicking on our Facebook album above.

Enjoy the early start to the season!

Thanksgiving Eve Snow Begins Across The Blue Ridge Area

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Thanksgiving Eve Snow Begins Across The Blue Ridge Area
©2014 Blue Ridge Life : Photo Courtesy of Bob Clouston : Around 4 inches of snow already covered the ground in the higher elevations of Nelson County, Virginia. This shot Bob tool was around 3500 feet on Devils Knob at Wintergreen Resort. - Wednesday November 26, 2014.
©2014 Blue Ridge Life : Photo Courtesy of Bob Clouston : Around 4 inches of snow already covered the ground in the higher elevations of Nelson County, Virginia. This shot Bob took was around 3500 feet on Devils Knob at Wintergreen Resort. – Wednesday November 26, 2014.

Central Virginia Blue Ridge
As Tommy’s been discussing over the past several days, a Thanksgiving Eve winter storm began hitting the Blue Ridge area around daylight Wednesday. Down below the temperatures have primarily been too warm for snow coverage in the immediate area. But up top at Wintergreen and along the Blue Ridge Parkway, plenty of snow has been falling all morning.

Photo courtesy of Shenandoah NPS: "The entire length of Skyline Drive is currently closed to due to snow and ice. For the most current Drive status, call: 540-999-3500, Option 1, then Option 1 again. For information regarding Skyland Resort, call: 540-999-2212 Photo: Mile 44, Early Morning, 11-26-14"
Photo courtesy of Shenandoah NPS: “The entire length of Skyline Drive is currently closed to due to snow and ice.
For the most current Drive status, call: 540-999-3500, Option 1, then Option 1 again. For information regarding Skyland Resort, call: 540-999-2212
Photo: Mile 44, Early Morning, 11-26-14″

If you travel away from Nelson where we are based, interstates have become problematic in many areas.

Photo courtesy of Marion Kanour: I-81 Southbound, south of I-64 had started to cover in snow early Wednesday morning.
Photo courtesy of Marion Kanour: I-81 Southbound, south of I-64 had started to cover in snow early Wednesday morning.
Photo courtesy of Betsy Smith: The 81/64 split at Staunton was a mess early Wednesday morning.
Photo courtesy of Betsy Smith: The 81/64 split at Staunton was a mess early Wednesday morning.
Photo Courtesy of Craig Nargi: Route 608 between Hermitage and New Hope in Augusta County.
Photo Courtesy of Craig Nargi: Route 608 between Hermitage and New Hope in Augusta County.

A WINTER STORM WARNING continues for the entire day Wednesday. The absolute heaviest accumulations will be in the mountainous areas.

Nelson: Search Over For Suspect That Fled After Pursuit By Deputy : Updated 11.27.14 – 5:00 PM

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Nelson: Search Over For Suspect That Fled After Pursuit By Deputy : Updated 11.27.14 – 5:00 PM

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Near Wingina
Nelson County, VA
(Updated 11.27.14 5:00 PM)
Nelson County Sheriff David Brooks confirmed to BRL that the search for the suspect being sought in the pursuit two days ago is over and 26 year old Lance Sites is dead. “Family made the discovery. We are investigating the circumstances as to exactly what happened and will be releasing more information when we have more details,” Sheriff Brooks said he was notified of the death early Thursday afternoon.

(Updated 11.26.14 10:30 AM)
Nelson County Sheriff David Brooks says a man that fled on foot after a brief police pursut by one of his deputies is still on the run. “We now have charges for Lance Sites, a 26 year old male from the North Garden area. Sites fled the the scene and we have charges obtained for felony eluding, driving on a suspended driver’s license and more charges pending. No one was injured.,” Sheriff Brooks tells BRL on Wednesday morning.

(Original Post from 11.25.14 at 10:09 PM)
Nelson County Sheriff David Brooks confirms to BRL that his department and the Virginia State Police are involved in a search for a suspect that fled on foot after a police pursuit by one of his deputies in Eastern Nelson County. Originally three people were in the truck but only the one fled. Two other female passengers aren’t under any suspicion currently.

“He jumped from a pickup after my deputy had been in pursuit for a few minutes. He jumped out in the vicinity of Red Apple Orchard Lane and Route 56,” Sheriff Brooks told us just before 10 PM Tuesday night.

Deputies on the scene requested a VSP helicopter to aid in the search. Sheriff Brooks said the driver was being stopped for a traffic violation when the registration didn’t match the vehicle. That’s when the chase began. Tracking dogs are also aiding in the search.

Anyone that sees suspicious activity in the area is encouraged to call the sheriff’s department at 434.263.7050

WINTER STORM WARNING (expired)

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WINTER STORM WARNING (expired)
Graphic courtesy of WCAV CBS-19 The Newsplex. Significant snowfall is possible Wednesday with an approaching winter storm.
Graphic courtesy of WCAV CBS-19 The Newsplex. Significant snowfall is possible Wednesday with an approaching winter storm.

Central Virginia Blue Ridge
The Thanksgiving Eve snowstorm everyone has been talking about will be taking shape on Wednesday. The areas most dramatically affected will be in the highest of elevations, but any heavy snowfall down below has the potential to create some tricky driving as well. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect Wednesday from 3AM until 6PM.


Tommy discusses the Winter Storm Warning in his daily weather above.

Winter Storm Warning (expired)

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Winter Storm Warning (expired)
A Winter Storm Warning begins for much of the area Wednesday morning.

WINTER STORM WARNING
Winter Storm Warning
Statement as of 7:43 AM EST on November 26, 2014

…Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 PM EST this
evening…

* precipitation type…snow.

* Accumulations…1 to 3 inches below 1500 feet. 8 to 16 inches
above 1500 feet.

* Timing…snow will continue through today along the ridge tops
above 1500 feet. A mixture of rain and snow below 1500 feet will
change to all snow by noon. The heaviest snow is expected
through 2 PM this afternoon. Snow will end late this afternoon.

* Temperatures…upper 20s to lower 30s along the ridge tops
above 1500 feet. Lower to middle 30s below 1500 feet.

* Winds…north becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph with gusts around
15 mph.

* Impacts…roads will become snow covered and slippery and
visibility may be reduced below a half mile at times…mainly
for elevations above 1500 feet. Interstate 64 will be impacted
by the snow. Snow will have a significant impact on Holiday
travel plans for today…especially for travelers headed north and
west through the Blue Ridge mountains and Potomac Highlands.
Heavy amounts of wet snow along the ridge tops may cause downed
trees that lead to an enhanced threat for power outages.

Precautionary/preparedness actions…

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel…keep an extra flashlight…
food…and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

WINTER STORM WATCH (expired)

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WINTER STORM WATCH (expired)
Via NWS: Much of the area is under a Winter Storm Watch beginning Wednesday morning.

Winter Storm Watch
Winter Storm Watch
Statement as of 4:07 AM EST on November 25, 2014

…Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Wednesday morning
through Wednesday afternoon…

* precipitation type…snow.

* Accumulations…potential for five inches or more.

* Timing…Wednesday morning through Wednesday afternoon.

* Temperatures…upper 20s to lower 30s above 1000 feet. Lower to
middle 30s below 1000 feet.

* Winds…becoming northwest around 10 mph with gusts 15 to 20 mph.

* Impacts…roads may become snow covered and slippery…
including interstates 81…70…83…66 and 64. This may have
a significant impact on Holiday travel plans for Wednesday.
Heavy amounts of wet snow may cause downed trees that lead to
an enhanced threat for power outages.

Precautionary/preparedness actions…

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow…sleet…or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

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