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Winter Weather Advisory (Cancelled) Ice Storm Warning Until Noon Thursday 2.6.25

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Winter Weather Advisory (Cancelled) Ice Storm Warning Until Noon Thursday 2.6.25

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
137 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

District of Columbia-Cecil-Southern Baltimore-Prince Georges-Anne
Arundel-Charles-St. Marys-Calvert-Central and Southeast
Montgomery-Central and Southeast Howard-Southeast Harford-Nelson–
Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Orange-Culpeper-Fairfax-Arlington/Falls
Church/Alexandria-Stafford-Spotsylvania-King George-Southern
Fauquier-Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas
Park-
137 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY…

* WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between a glaze
up to one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE…Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern
Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia.

* WHEN…From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Light sleet moves into the area this evening,
then a mix of freezing rain and sleet develops after midnight.
Most of the area will see a mix of sleet and freezing rain through
the night, with rain mixing in along and east of Interstate 95.
Temperatures will warm Thursday morning after sunrise, and
precipitation transitions to rain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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
137 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Page-Warren-Central Virginia Blue
Ridge–
137 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON EST THURSDAY…

* WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between one
tenth and two tenths of an inch.

* WHERE…Portions of central, northwest, and western Virginia.

* WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to noon EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday
morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A light mix of freezing rain and sleet will
begin this evening, that transitions to a steady freezing rain
tonight, though sleet likely continues to mix in at times.
Temperatures will warm Thursday morning, and precipitation
transitions to rain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
142 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

VAZ019-020-024-060600-
/O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250206T1200Z/
Alleghany VA-Bath-Rockbridge–
Including the cities of Covington, Clifton Forge, Lexington, Hot
Springs, and Buena Vista
142 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
THURSDAY…

* WHAT…Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations up to two
tenths of an inch.

* WHERE…Alleghany VA, Bath, and Rockbridge Counties.

* WHEN…Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Difficult travel conditions are
possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday
evening and Thursday morning commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

ICE STORM WARNING
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
137 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

Garrett-Washington-Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern
Allegany-Frederick VA-Clarke-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge–
Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-Western Grant-Eastern
Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-
137 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

…ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON EST THURSDAY…

* WHAT…Significant icing expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between two
tenths and three tenths of an inch.

* WHERE…Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest
Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia.

* WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to noon EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage
are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A light mix of freezing rain and sleet this
evening will transition to a steady freezing rain tonight.
Temperatures will warm Thursday morning, and precipitation
transitions to rain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.

VDOT Plans For Approaching Winter Weather

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VDOT Plans For Approaching Winter Weather

 

CULPEPER — The Virginia Department of Transportation is preparing for a winter storm that is forecast to bring sleet and freezing rain to much of western and northwestern Virginia. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of the Piedmont region, where precipitation is predicted to begin Wednesday evening and continue through the morning Thursday. Freezing rain is forecast to cause icy roads during the Thursday morning commuting hours.

Do not travel during this storm. Anyone on the road before the storm arrives on Wednesday should monitor local weather forecasts and road conditions and drive with extreme caution as conditions will deteriorate quickly as air temperatures fall below freezing. Pavement temperatures are also expected to drop, with significant ice accumulations up to one-quarter inch forecast through Thursday morning. Icy conditions will occur first on bridges, overpasses, ramps and in shaded areas.

VDOT is mobilizing resources to prepare for the storm. In the nine counties of the Culpeper District crews will be on duty overnight on Wednesday and will begin spreading salt and sand to improve traction and melt ice after precipitation begins. Since the storm is forecast to begin as rain brine will not be used for this event since the rain will wash it off the road, rendering it ineffective.

Safety and Travel Resources

When winter weather arrives, residents and motorists should plan travel ahead of time, check road conditions,prepare an emergency car kit, follow forecasts and announcements and limit travel based on conditions.

Prior to travel, motorists should visit 511.vdot.virginia.gov, call 511 or check the 511 Virginia mobile app for up-to-date information on road and traffic conditions. Remember to check conditions along your entire travel route as conditions may change in other regions of the state.

Local updates about conditions in VDOT’s Culpeper District are posted to X.com/VaDOTCulp and theCulpeper District Facebook page. Visit VDOT’s winter weather page for more information about winter weather preparations and response.

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VDOT’s nine-county Culpeper District includes the counties of Albemarle, Culpeper, Fauquier, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock. The independent city of Charlottesville maintains its own roads.

 

Weather Bulletin : Winter Storm Watch BRP & Skyline (See latest updated alert)

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Weather Bulletin : Winter Storm Watch BRP & Skyline (See latest updated alert)

WINTER STORM WATCH
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
457 AM EST Tue Feb 4 2025

Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
457 AM EST Tue Feb 4 2025

…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING…

* WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Ice accumulations up to
three tenths of an inch possible. Total snow and sleet
accumulations of less than an inch, with localized amounts up to 1
inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE…Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue
Ridge.

* WHEN…From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage
are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and
Thursday morning commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Precipitation likely begins as sleet
Wednesday morning, though it could mix with freezing rain at
times. Sleet and freezing rain mix Wednesday afternoon, eventually
becoming a steady freezing rain Wednesday night. The highest ice
accumulation is expected along the eastern facing slopes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.

Zone Forecast Product
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
632 AM EST Tue Feb 4 2025

Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the city of Wintergreen
632 AM EST Tue Feb 4 2025

…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING…

.TODAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT…Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Cooler with lows in the upper 20s. North winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, becoming east around 5 mph after
midnight.
.WEDNESDAY…Cloudy with a chance of freezing rain. A slight
chance of sleet in the morning, then a chance of sleet in the
afternoon. Ice accumulation around a trace. Much cooler with
highs in the lower 30s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Freezing rain likely in the evening, then
freezing rain and rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 20s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of
precipitation near 100 percent.
.THURSDAY…Rain and freezing rain likely in the morning, then
partly sunny in the afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the mid
50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance
of precipitation 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, freezing
rain, snow and sleet. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
.SATURDAY…Sleet, freezing rain likely with a chance of rain.
Highs around 40. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Rain likely with a chance of sleet. Lows in the
mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.SUNDAY…Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the mid
50s. Temperature falling into the mid 40s in the afternoon.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
.MONDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.

Increased Fire Danger For Part Of The Area : Tuesday 1.28.25 (EXPIRED)

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Increased Fire Danger For Part Of The Area : Tuesday 1.28.25 (EXPIRED)

INCREASED FIRE DANGER
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1014 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Orange-Culpeper-Stafford-
Spotsylvania-King George-Southern Fauquier-
Including the cities of Lovingston, Charlottesville,
Stanardsville, Madison, Orange, Gordonsville, Culpeper, Falmouth,
Fredericksburg, Dahlgren, and Turnbull
1014 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

…INCREASED FIRE DANGER FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA
TODAY…

Relative humidities will drop to around 25 to 35 percent this
afternoon. Sustained west to northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph,
with gusts to 20 to 30 mph are expected. Due to dry conditions
from the lack of recent precipitation, there is an increased risk
for the spread of wildfires. Fuel moistures of 10 to 15 percent
can be expected.

Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities whether
you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside, use extreme
caution. For Virginia, burning information can be found at
dof.virginia.gov.

Albemarle : VSP Investigating Fatal Plane Crash

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Albemarle : VSP Investigating Fatal Plane Crash

Monocan Drive East
Albemarle County, Virginia

From Virginia State Police:

“Virginia State Police is investigating a small plane crash that occurred today (Jan. 25, 2025) at approximately 12:51 p.m. in a wooded area off of Monacan Drive East in Albemarle County.
There is one reported fatality.

State police are in the process of notifying next of kin.

The flight originated from Rockingham, N.C.

The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board have been notified.

Matthew Demlein
Public Relations Coordinator
Virginia State Police”

VDOT : Scheduled Construction & Maintenance Work – Week Of January 20th

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VDOT : Scheduled Construction & Maintenance Work – Week Of January 20th

 

CULPEPER DISTRICT: Jan. 20-24, 2025

CULPEPER — The following highway work is scheduled, weather permitting, in the Culpeper District during the next week. Traffic movements may be restricted, and speed limits may be reduced in work zones. (NEW) or (UPDATE) indicate revisions since last week’s report.

Culpeper District traffic information is also available on Twitter at @VaDOTCulp and on VDOT’s website at http://www.virginiadot.org/travel/travel_alerts/culpeper/default.asp.

Albemarle County 

(UPDATE) Tree trimming – Expect lane and shoulder closures in the following areas:

  • Interstate 64, left lane and left shoulder closures between mile marker 112 and mile marker 115 in the westbound lanes, daily through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail), mobile work zone with right lane and right shoulder closures between Greene Edge Lane and Route 641 (Frays Mill Road) in the southbound lanes, daily through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(UPDATE) Utility work under VDOT permit – Expect lane and shoulder closures in the following areas:

  • U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike), alternating lane closures between Route 240 (Crozet Avenue) and Route 797 (Hillsboro Lane) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Route 240 (Crozet Avenue), alternating lane closures between Route 691 (Jarmans Gap Road) and Route 240 (Three Notch’d Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Route 240 (Three Notch’d Road), alternating lane closures between Route 240 (Crozet Avenue) and U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Route 601 (Old Ivy Road), alternating lane closures between U.S. 29 (Bypass) and the Charlottesville city line in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Route 751 (Brownsville Road), both shoulders closed between Route 240 (Crozet Avenue) and U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Route 797 (Hillsboro Lane), right shoulder closures between U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) and Route 684 (Half Mile Branch Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Traffic engineering – Expect shoulder closures, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday in the following areas:

  • Route 20 (Scottsville Road), right shoulder closed at Route 708 (Red Hill Road) in the northbound lanes, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Route 240 (Three Notch’D Road), both shoulder closed between Route 240 (Crozet Avenue) and Parkview Lane and Parkview Drive, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(NEW) Interstate 64 – Maintenance. Expect right shoulder closure between mile marker 123 and mile marker 124 in the westbound lanes, Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Interstate 64 – Brush removal. Expect crews near the travel lanes from the Exit 124 ramp to U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) in the westbound lanes, daily through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) – Roadway improvements. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 3416 (Angus Road) and Seminole Court in the northbound and southbound lanes, nightly, Monday through Thursday, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., 10 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday, 9 p.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. Monday.

Route 797 (Hillsboro Lane) – Rehabilitation project. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 684 (Half Mile Branch Road) and U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

City of Charlottesville

Roadway improvements – Expect alternating lane closures Monday through Thursday, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., 10 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday, 9 p.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. Monday in the following areas:

  • U.S. 250 (Bypass), between Route 3412 (Dairy Road) and the ramp to U.S. 29 (Emmet Street) in the northbound and southbound lanes.
  • Route 743 (Hydraulic Road), between Route 3431 (Brandywine Drive) and U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) in the eastbound and westbound lanes.

U.S. 29 Business (Fontaine Avenue) – Survey work. Expect a mobile work zone with right shoulder closures between Westerly Avenue and Observatory Avenue in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Culpeper County

(NEW) Construction – Expect right lane and right shoulder closures, daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the following areas:

  • U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway), between Route 666 (Greens Corner Road) and U.S. 522 (Germanna Highway) in the southbound lanes.
  • U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway), between Route 665 (Inlet Road) and Route 674 (Kellys Ford Road) in the southbound lanes.
  • U.S. 29 (James Madison Highway), between Route 715 (Hubbards Road) and the Fauquier County line in the southbound lanes.

(UPDATE) Utility work under VDOT permit – Expect lane and shoulder closures in the following areas:

  • U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway), right shoulder closures between Route 684 (Bel Pre Road) and 2 miles south in the southbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway), between Route 674 (Kellys Ford Road) and the Fauquier County line in the southbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • U.S. 522 (Germanna Highway), between U.S. 522 (Zachary Taylor Highway) and the Culpeper town line in the northbound and southbound lanes, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • U.S. 522 (Zachary Taylor Highway), between Route 652 (Cedar Grove Road) and Route 3 (Germanna Highway) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(NEW) U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway) – Tree trimming. Expect right lane and right shoulder closures between Route 715 (Hubbards Road) and Route 762 (Brandy Road) in the northbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fauquier County

Roadway improvements – Expect lane and shoulder closures in the following areas:

  • U.S. 17 Business (Broadview Avenue), alternating lane closures between Route 1893 (Winchester Street) and Hospital Drive in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • U.S. 17 Business (Broadview Avenue), right lane and right shoulder closures between U.S. 211 (Frost Avenue) and U.S. 211 (West Lee Highway) in the northbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(UPDATE) Tree trimming – Expect right lane and right shoulder closures, daily, in the following areas:

  • U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway), between Route 28 (Catlett Road) and the Culpeper County line in the northbound lanes, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • U.S. 29 (James Madison Highway), between the Culpeper County line and Route 687 (Opal Road) in the northbound lanes, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Interstate 66 – Shoulder repairs. Expect alternating lane closures between mile marker 15 and mile marker 35 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

(NEW) U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway) – Construction. Expect right lane and right shoulder closures between Route 28 (Catlett Road) and the Culpeper County line in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

U.S. 15 (West Lee Highway) – Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect right shoulder closure between Route 600 (Beverleys Mill Road) and Route 1405 (Nordix Drive) in the southbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Greene County

(NEW) U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) – Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect right lane and right shoulder closures at Route 607 (Cedar Grove Road) in the southbound lanes, daily, starting Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

U.S. 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Traffic engineering. Expect both shoulders closed between Route 1105 (Advance Mills Road) and U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Louisa County

U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway) – Maintenance. Expect alternating lane closures between the Gordonsville town line and Zions Crossroads in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Route 208 (New Bridge Road) – Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect right shoulder closure between U.S. 522 (Zachary Taylor Highway) and Route 652 (Kentucky Springs Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Route 640 (East Jack Jouett Road) – Bridge repairs. Road closed between Route 613 (Poindexter Road) and Route 617 (Green Springs Road). Expected completion date is Jan. 17.

Madison County

(UPDATE) U.S. 29 (North Seminole Trail) – Pipe repairs/installation. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 612 (James City Road) and the Culpeper County line in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(NEW) Route 607 (Ridgeview Road) – Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 609 (Hoover Road) and Route 606 (Novum Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, starting Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Orange County

U.S. 522 (Zachary Taylor Highway) – Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 611 (Raccoon Ford Road) and the Culpeper County line in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Rappahannock County

Route 612 (Old Hollow Road) – Bridge superstructure repairs/replacement. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 600 (Thornton Gap Church Road) and Route 600 (Swindler Hollow Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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VDOT’s nine-county Culpeper District includes the counties of Albemarle, Culpeper, Fauquier, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock. The independent city of Charlottesville maintains its own roads.

Weather Bulletin : Winter Weather Advisory For Parts Of Central Virginia

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Weather Bulletin : Winter Weather Advisory For Parts Of Central Virginia

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
342 AM EST Fri Jan 10 2025

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/O.EXB.KLWX.WW.Y.0003.250111T0000Z-250111T0900Z/
Nelson-Albemarle-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
342 AM EST Fri Jan 10 2025

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
EST SATURDAY…

* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 2 inches, and
isolated amounts up to 3 inches possible in southern Nelson county.

* WHERE…Albemarle and Nelson Counties, and Central Virginia Blue
Ridge.

* WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Light to moderate snow will overspread the
area this evening, then quickly come to an end early Saturday
morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Snow Day – Area Gets Hit With First Storm Of The Season

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Snow Day – Area Gets Hit With First Storm Of The Season

Central Virginia Blue Ridge
Nelson & Nearby Counties – Virginia

By Tommy Stafford

As predicted, a significant winter storm hit most of Virginia Sunday night into Monday morning shutting down roads, closing schools and causing wrecks all across the state.

Photo By Michael Woolard – By early Monday morning around 5 inches of snow had fallen at Wintergreen. Most locations down below were seeing similar amounts with some locations in the nearby area reporting as much as 7 to 8 inches of snow. Monday – January 6, 2025

The snow began falling Sunday night and lasted for several hours but those, particularly, south of I-64 began seeing snow turn to heavy sleet that lasted overnight. The sleet compacted the snow down leaving an icy frozen mess on top.

From 4 AM Until 11 AM Monday, Virginia State Police reported numerous crashes already being worked.

“Div 1. (Richmond) –  Virginia State Police has responded to 96 crashes, four with reported injuries.

Div 2. (Culpeper – NWVA) – Virginia State Police has responded to 33 crashes, one with reported injuries.

Div 3. (Appomattox – Central/West Va.) –  Virginia State Police has responded to 22 crashes, one with reported injuries.

Div 4 (Wytheville – SWVA) –  VSP has responded to 11 crashes, none with reported injuries.

Div. 5 (Hampton Roads) – VSP has responded to 22 crashes, six with reported injuries.

Div. 6 (Salem – Western Va.) VSP has responded to 31 crashes, four with reported injuries.

Div. 7 (NOVA) –  VSP has responded to 33 crashes, three with reported injuries.”

As mentioned above, most schools (and many businesses) closed on Monday as snow wontinued to fall in the early morning hours.

Here’s a few more phots sent to us from across the area in our gallery below.

 

By Tuesday most of the primary roads has been cleared but many secondary roads remained impassable or slick and dangerous.

Very cold subfreezing temps will continue to stay in place across the area for the foreseeable future.

Another chance for moderate snowfall is in the forecast on Friday night.

Preps Underway For Approaching Winter Storm

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Preps Underway For Approaching Winter Storm

Central Virginia Blue Ridge
Nelson County, Virginia

As we’ve been posting for the last two to three days, winter weather is on the way for just about all of Virginia. In advance of the storm, which is expected to have a significant impact across the state, crews have been pre-treating roads and prepping for snow removal when needed.

There are also planned closures of the Blue Ridge Parkway as well, here’s a link to their page that has the latest closures and at what milepost.

As shown in the graphic above, wintry precipitation will begin in Central Virginia in the evening and overnight hours Sunday, and continuing into Monday.

Winter Storm Warning : Sunday Evening Into Late Monday Night / Tuesday AM !!EXPIRED!!

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Winter Storm Warning : Sunday Evening Into Late Monday Night / Tuesday AM !!EXPIRED!!

WINTER STORM WARNING
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
354 PM EST Sat Jan 4 2025

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Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
354 PM EST Sat Jan 4 2025

…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST
TUESDAY…

* WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 5 and 9 inches, with amounts of 10 to 12
inches possible in isolated spots if heavy banding sets up in this
area. Ice accumulations around a tenth to a quarter of an inch.

* WHERE…Portions of central and northwest Virginia.

* WHEN…From 6 PM Sunday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. Highest snowfall
rates occur overnight Sunday into early Monday morning. Snow will
mix with sleet and freezing rain Monday morning into the
afternoon, especially along and south of Interstate 66. A lull in
precipitation will occur sometime during the afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage
are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening
commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A second round of heavy snow is possible
Monday evening before precipitation ends.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
354 PM EST Sat Jan 4 2025

Augusta-Rockingham-Eastern Highland-Eastern Pendleton-
354 PM EST Sat Jan 4 2025

…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST
TUESDAY…

* WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 5 and 8 inches, with amounts of 9 to 11
inches possible in isolated spots if heavy banding sets up in this
area. Additionally, ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch.

* WHERE…In Virginia, Augusta, Eastern Highland, and Rockingham
Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Pendleton County.

* WHEN…From 6 PM Sunday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. Highest snowfall
rates occur overnight Sunday into early Monday morning. Snow will
mix with sleet and freezing rain Monday morning into the
afternoon. A lull in precipitation will occur sometime during the
afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and
evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A second round of heavy snow is possible
Monday evening before precipitation ends.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
231 PM EST Sat Jan 4 2025

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Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-
Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst–
Henry-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-
Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Hot Springs, White Sulphur Springs,
Blacksburg, Boone, Lewisburg, Marion, Rainelle, Tazewell,
Covington, Alderson, Roanoke, Quinwood, Clifton Forge, Stuart,
Independence, Volney, Appomattox, Pearisburg, Lynchburg, Salem,
Bluefield, Buena Vista, Whitetop, Pulaski, Fincastle, Flat Top,
Union, Radford, Floyd, Wytheville, Amherst, Duo, Galax, Bland,
Bedford, Hix, Hinton, West Jefferson, Troutdale, Lexington, New
Castle, Sparta, Rocky Mount, and Martinsville
231 PM EST Sat Jan 4 2025

…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST
MONDAY…

* WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
accumulations between 1 and 5 inches and ice accumulations up to
four tenths of an inch.

* WHERE…Portions of northwest North Carolina, central, south
central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and southeast West
Virginia.

* WHEN…From noon Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS…Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree
limbs may cause scattered and long-lasting power outages. Power
outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be
nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Monday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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.

Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

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