Nelson County, Virginia
Light freezing rain and sleet moved into Nelson overnight Monday into early Tuesday morning leaving a coating of ice on just about everything in site. Up at Wintergreen roads became very hazardous late Monday night as freezing rain began sticking earlier there due to the colder temps.
A glaze of ice covers this deck early Tuesday morning in Greenfield just north of Nellysford, VA. The morning sunrise reflects off of this redbud tree covered in ice in Greenfield.
Fortunately the next couple of days will be warmer, but the chance for another wintry mix looms later this week. More details as new information becomes available.
Nelson County Public Schools will operate on a 2 hour delayed schedule Tuesday - January 18, 2011 due to possible icy roads.
Nelson County, Virginia Status of schools updated to closed at 7:53AM EST 1.18.11
Nelson County Public Schools (VA) will be closed today, Tuesday, January 18, 2011 due to icy road conditions.
Original post at 5:58 AM EST
Nelson County Public Schools (VA) will operate on a two hour delayed schedule on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 due to the potential for icy roads during the early morning hours.
Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, Virginia
Ski season is obviously in full swing at Wintergreen! This past weekend the folks over at Wintergreen Adaptive Sports held a practice session on the Tyro Slopes at Wintergreen Resort. Our NCL Mountain Photographer, Paul Purpura, was there on his skis to capture the afternoon.
Wintergreen Adaptive Sports is a non-profit, 501(c)3 corporation whose mission is to improve the lives of people with a disability through outdoor sports and recreation.As of 2010, WAS offers instruction in alpine skiing, snowboarding, kayaking, and canoeing.Each of the participants went down two slalom courses and were given advice on how to improve their skiing.WAS has been in existence for sixteen years at Wintergreen Resort. WAS has been especially committed to serving injured military personnel returning from the global war on terror. In a few weeks the annual Wounded Warriors weekend will be held at the resort.
Via NWS : Areas shaded in purple are under a Winter Weather Advisory until 9AM Tuesday morning. Click on image for latest updates.
Winter Weather Statement
Statement as of 6:10 AM EST on January 18, 2011
…Winter Weather Advisory is canceled…
The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has
canceled the Winter Weather Advisory.
Precipitation has ended across the area. However…roadways may
still be slick from the overnight wintry mix…especially any
untreated surface or lesser traveled back roads. Therefore…motorists
are urged to use caution when traveling this morning.
Original post WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST TUESDAY
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
507 AM EST TUE JAN 18 2011
VAZ036>039-050-056-181400-
/O.CON.KLWX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-110118T1400Z/
NELSON-ALBEMARLE-GREENE-MADISON-ORANGE-SPOTSYLVANIA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…CHARLOTTESVILLE…FREDERICKSBURG
507 AM EST TUE JAN 18 2011
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING…
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING.
* PRECIPITATION TYPE…FREEZING RAIN.
* ACCUMULATIONS…ADDITIONAL FEW HUNDREDTHS OF AN INCH OF ICE
ACCUMULATION.
* TIMING…FREEZING RAIN AND FREEZING DRIZZLE WILL CONTINUE
THROUGH EARLY MORNING BEFORE ENDING.
* TEMPERATURES…NEAR 30 EARLY THIS MORNING…RISING ABOVE
FREEZING BY MID MORNING HIGHS THIS AFTERNOON IN THE MID 40S.
* WINDS…NORTH AT 5 TO 10 MPH.
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.
Fun night of specialty tacos, heaping quesadillas, tostadas, fresh craft beer housemade magaritas, carafes of sangria. No Passport or body scan required here!
Pack grandma and the kids in the car, bring some snacks, and join us for Family Fun Days, where everyone in the family can create their own painting. Our artist will walk each guest step-by-step through creating the featured Artistic Abandon painting, Sea Turtle, while they munch on snacks, listen to music and chat with each other. Great for ages 6 and up. Reservations required.
Roseland/Beech Grove
Nelson County, Virginia
The cold January nights signal a highly sought after annual event at Wintergreen Winery just south of Nellysford on the way up to Wintergreen Resort. The evening consisted of a guided presentation of artisanal cheeses paired with Wintergreen’s handcrafted wines.
The mid-winter event is always a very popular one to wine veterans and newcomers alike. Missed this most recent pairing at Wintergreen Winery? Not to worry, there's another one coming up in March! Click the hyperlink below this picture to find out more.
Photo Courtesy of Blue Mountain Brewery : Jacob Allen (left) and John Howard of Hobojac briefly reunited this past Friday night (1.14.11) at Blue Mountain Brewery in Afton, Virginia.
Afton
Nelson County, Virginia
Back where it all began years ago! Jacob Allen and John Howard of Hobojac were back together this past Friday night up in Afton at Blue Mountain Brewery. The duo played forever here in the area and abroad before Jacob eventually moved to California last year. John still actively plays in a group now called Misty Strings.
The two are doing their own thing these days, but anytime they get back together, it’s a packed house.
Glad you guys got to play together again, even if it was for a short time!