Central Virginia Blue Ridge Area
After a very mild Monday with temps hitting 70° or better, there is the potential for a Thanksgiving Eve winter snow. Tommy talks with CBS-19 Chief Meteorologist Travis Koshko at The Newsplex in Charlottesville about the possibility. Listen below.
70° Or Better Monday Then A Potential Snow By Thanksgiving Eve?
Devils Backbone Brewing Company Celebrates 6 Year Anniversary
Roseland
Nelson County, Virginia
Six years ago we told you about Devils Backbone Brewing Company opening the doors. This past friday night the Basecamp and Outpost in Lexington celebrated with a thank you get together. The party consisted of tons of complimentary hors d’oeuvres, music and fun.
Since those early days, DB has grown into a full blown production facility with that location in Lexington.
To see more photos from the 6 year anniversary celebration and to take a look back at the construction and beginning days, check out our Facebook album above. ”
Congrats Devils Backbone!
Plans for an Ammunition and Firearms Warehouse in Nelson County : Via CBS-19
Afton
Nelson County, Virginia
“A warehouse in Nelson Co could soon store ammunition and high-powered firearms, as an international business sets up shop.” Reporter Rachel Ryan with our media partners over at CBS-19 looks into the story.
Post by WCAV CBS19 News.
Incredible Progress On Putting Down Snow At Wintergreen – Earliest Ever! (Video)
Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, VA
As we told you several days ago, Wintergreen Resort started making snow, the earliest ever. Ultra cold temps with overnight lows in the single digits have allowed the resort to keep making snow around the clock. Their plans are to open the weekend following Thanksgiving. That would be a first as well!
We’ll keep you posted!
Cardinal Point 11th Annual Oyster Roast!
Afton
Nelson County, Virginia
For years we’ve been telling you about the annual Cardinal Point Oyster Roast. This year didn’t disappoint. There was a chill in the air, but full sunshine and yep, plenty of oysters! Tickets sold out on Saturday. They finished up the 2014 roast Sunday afternoon.
Our Shay Munroe was there and grabbed lots of fun photos from this year’s roast!
Enjoy from our Facebook album below.
Snowmaking Begins At Wintergreen! : Updated Saturday Morning
Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, Virginia
Around dark Friday the snowmaking officially began at Wintergreen Resort. It’s the earliest in their history, ever that snow’s been made. Plans are to open the resort Thanksgiving weekend.
Above a comparison of the progress from Friday evening and Saturday morning.
Our BRL Mountain Photographer Paul Purpura is up at Wintergreen this evening and will be bringing us more pictures throughout the weekend as the snow piles up.
Tommy says in his weather that mother nature may help out a little Sunday night too!
Snow & Sleet Fall Overnight Thursday : Light Accumulations In Higher Elevations
Wintergreen
Nelson County, Virginia
Almost on cue, knowing Wintergreen Resort had plans to start making snow on Friday, (the earliest ever incidentally) Mother Nature kicked in to lend a starting hand Thursday evening. As we were posting all afternoon, the wintry mix began falling in the highest of elevations on Devils Knob about an hour before nightfall. As day turned to night and colder temps began moving down the mountains, light snow started falling around the Mountain Inn.
Above our Instagram video taken just before dark Thursday evening when the snow just started falling around the 3500′ level on Devils Knob.
Additional light accumulations were reported in the higher elevations overnight Thursday.
By Friday, Tommy says we’ll see sunny skies but temps remain cold for the next week. Another chance for wintry precipitation moves back in by Sunday into Sunday night!
Wintergreen: Resort To Begin Snowmaking Friday – Earliest Ever : Opens Thanksgiving Weekend!
Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, Virginia
Armed with one of the world’s most sophisticated snowmaking systems, Wintergreen Resort officials announced today it would begin snowmaking operations tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 14) – the earliest start date ever at the property and nine days earlier than last year when the resort experienced a banner season. Located in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains 45 miles southwest of Charlottesville, the resort also announced the mountain plans to open for the winter season on Thanksgiving weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 29-30.
“The colder than normal conditions in the forecast are perfect for snowmaking,” said Hank Thiess, general manager, Wintergreen Resort. “The water tank is full, winter is coming fast, and we’re ready to go!”
Thiess added the resort is expecting “stellar conditions” beginning from the outset when many trails, lifts as well as the tubing park, The Plunge, will be operating. For Thanksgiving weekend (Saturday and Sunday only) and the following weekend (Dec. 6-7), the mountain will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The normal seven-day operating schedule, including night skiing Tuesdays through Saturdays, will start Saturday, Dec. 13.
Wintergreen Resort’s state-of-the-art “SnowPower” snowmaking system, featuring more than 400 snowguns and 45 weather stations, will be producing snow at up to 8,000 gallons per minute. The result, Thiess said, will be optimal, gold standard surfaces – hailed by skiers and snowboarders alike – with a uniformity of depth and consistency from top to bottom.
With 24 slopes on 130 skiable acres for skiers and snowboarders, the resort features the region’s most extensive beginner-to-expert terrain, with 23 percent beginner, 35 percent intermediate and 42 percent expert. Fourteen slopes are lighted for night skiing, while the resort’s longest run is 1.4 miles.
Lift tickets range from $30 to $53 weekdays, and $30 to $75 weekends. In addition, the resort offers an array of ski or snowboard lessons for all ages and ability levels. For the upcoming season, the resort has overhauled its stock of rental equipment, so there is a wide selection of new boots, skis, snowboards, and helmets available to both adults and kids. Lift tickets discounts for November 29-30 and early season will be determined at a later date.
Accommodations at Wintergreen Resort are ideal for families during the winter as they include 230 villa-style condominiums and rental homes, from studio suites to seven-bedroom homes, each offering a fully equipped kitchen and a comfortable living area, most with fireplaces and a balcony or deck.
For additional information about Wintergreen Resort, visit www.wintergreenresort.com or call (434) 325-2200. For current mountain conditions and the most up-to-date winter information, visit the resort’s Mountain Message blog.
NELSON : Smokehouse At Blue Ridge Pig Burns : Business Remains Open : Updated 3:40 PM EDT
Nellysford
Nelson County, VA
By Marcie Gates
Jason Pugh, Wintergreen Fire and Rescue Captain says they got the call around 9:30 and the structure fire at the Blue Ridge Pig was contained and resolved in about five minutes upon their arrival.
Charles “Strawberry” Goodwin, Vietnam War Veteran says he was cleaning out the smokehouse (which he does about four times a year) and a hot spot went ablaze and caught the wall on fire.
Post by WCAV CBS19 News.
Above the coverage from our media partners over at CBS-19 in Charlottesville.
Listen to Tommy’s initial report on the fire as crews were responding on Tuesday morning. Push play on the Soundcloud player above.
Straw is safe and sound and the restaurant won’t be missing a beat.
Although the smokehouse will take about a week to reconstruct, the Pig is still open for business and with plenty to sell!
Stop by and savor the flavor on this Veterans Day with your very own local veteran.
To view all of the photos from Tuesday fire at The Blue Ridge Pig, click on our Facebook album up above.
Original Post at 9:49 AM 11.11.14
Fire crews are currently battling a blaze at the smokehouse at The Blue Ridge Pig.
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Chocolate Festival Benefits Literacy Volunteers of Nelson County
Afton
Nelson County, VA
Chocolate was putting everyone in a good mood at the Rockfish Valley Community Center this past Saturday afternoon, November 8, 2014. The tasty festival, presented by Literacy Volunteers of Nelson County, included face painting, a chocolate chip cookie contest, kids indulging in cupcake making, a silent auction, live music, craft vendors, and more.
Our Shay Munroe dropped by to grab some pics of the delicious event!
To see all of Shay’s pics from this past weekend, click on our Facebook album above.
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