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Weather Bulletin : Various Winter / Wind Advisories In Effect Across Blue Ridge Area

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Weather Bulletin : Various Winter / Wind Advisories In Effect Across Blue Ridge Area
Via NWS : For the absolute latest updates, click on the image above.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
253 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

Northern Virginia Blue Ridge (Including Skyline Drive & Big Meadows)
253 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON…
…WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING…

* WHAT…For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation
expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice
accumulations of a tenth to a quarter of an inch. For the Wind
Chill Watch, dangerously cold wind chills possible. Wind chills
as low as 30 below zero.

* WHERE…Northern Virginia Blue Ridge.

* WHEN…For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 2 AM to 3 PM EST
Thursday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday morning
through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong
winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
Have a plan to protect you, your pets, livestock, and other
property that are sensitive to extreme cold conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on
steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery,
increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
253 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

Augusta-Rockingham-
253 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON…

* WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations around a coating to an inch in the valleys with
1 to 3 inches along the ridges above 2,000 feet. Ice
accumulation ranging from around a trace to a tenth of an inch
in the valleys with around a tenth to a quarter inch along the
ridges.

* WHERE…Augusta and Rockingham Counties.

* WHEN…From 2 AM to 3 PM EST Thursday. Precipitation will most
likely begin as a wintry mix between 2 AM and 5 AM overnight.
Precipitation will change to mostly freezing rain late
Thursday morning before ending as a period of rain later
Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning commute along with holiday
travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on
steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery,
increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
253 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

Central Virginia Blue Ridge (Including the BRP & Wintergreen Resort)
253 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON…
…WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING…

* WHAT…For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation.
Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches and ice
accumulations of a tenth to a quarter of an inch. For the Wind
Chill Watch, dangerously cold wind chills possible. Wind chills
as low as 35 below zero.

* WHERE…Central Virginia Blue Ridge.

* WHEN…For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 2 AM to 3 PM EST
Thursday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday morning
through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong
winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
Have a plan to protect you, your pets, livestock, and other
property that are sensitive to extreme cold conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on
steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery,
increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
253 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-
253 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
TODAY…

* WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations less than an inch. Ice accumulation around a
trace to a tenth of an inch.

* WHERE…Nelson, Albemarle and Greene Counties.

* WHEN…From 2 AM to noon EST Thursday. Precipitation will
overspread the area as a wintry mix between 2 AM and 4 AM
overnight. Precipitation will change to rain that will freeze
on elevated surfaces Thursday morning before changing to all
rain Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning commute along with holiday
travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on
steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery,
increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
353 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

Surry-Wilkes-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-
Bedford-Amherst–
Including the cities of Dobson, Wilkesboro, Roanoke, Salem,
Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford,
and Amherst
353 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON…
…WIND CHILL WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON…

* WHAT…For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation.
Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice
accumulations of a light glaze. For the Wind Chill Watch,
dangerously cold wind chills possible. Wind chills as low as
20 below zero.

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

* WHEN…For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday afternoon
through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills
could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
355 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-
Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-
Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-
Amherst-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Boone,
Wilkesboro, Tazewell, Marion, 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,
Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Bluefield, Flat Top,
Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Alderson,
Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
355 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY…

* WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.

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

* WHEN…From 3 AM to 10 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS…Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and
power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
253 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

Central Virginia Blue Ridge (Includes the BRP & Wintergreen Resort)
253 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON…
…WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING…

* WHAT…For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation.
Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches and ice
accumulations of a tenth to a quarter of an inch. For the Wind
Chill Watch, dangerously cold wind chills possible. Wind chills
as low as 35 below zero.

* WHERE…Central Virginia Blue Ridge.

* WHEN…For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 2 AM to 3 PM EST
Thursday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday morning
through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong
winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
Have a plan to protect you, your pets, livestock, and other
property that are sensitive to extreme cold conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
253 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

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/O.CON.KLWX.WW.Y.0035.221222T0900Z-221222T2100Z/
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
253 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON…
…WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING…

* WHAT…For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation
expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice
accumulations of a tenth to a quarter of an inch. For the Wind
Chill Watch, dangerously cold wind chills possible. Wind chills
as low as 30 below zero.

* WHERE…Northern Virginia Blue Ridge.

* WHEN…For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 2 AM to 3 PM EST
Thursday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday morning
through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong
winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
Have a plan to protect you, your pets, livestock, and other
property that are sensitive to extreme cold conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on
steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery,
increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

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URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
353 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

NCZ003-019-VAZ022>024-032>035-221700-
/O.EXT.KRNK.WC.A.0001.221223T1800Z-221224T1800Z/
/O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-221222T1800Z/
Surry-Wilkes-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-
Bedford-Amherst-
Including the cities of Dobson, Wilkesboro, Roanoke, Salem,
Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford,
and Amherst
353 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON…
…WIND CHILL WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON…

* WHAT…For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation.
Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice
accumulations of a light glaze. For the Wind Chill Watch,
dangerously cold wind chills possible. Wind chills as low as
20 below zero.

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

* WHEN…For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday afternoon
through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills
could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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
353 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

NCZ004>006-020-VAZ043>047-058-059-221700-
/O.EXB.KRNK.WC.A.0001.221223T1800Z-221224T1800Z/
Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Yadkin-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-
Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
Including the cities of Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, Yadkinville,
Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston,
and Keysville
353 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

…WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON…

* WHAT…Dangerously cold wind chills possible. Wind chills as
low as 5 below zero.

* WHERE…Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina
and central and south central Virginia.

* WHEN…From Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS…The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if
precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
230 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the cities of Big Meadows and Wintergreen
230 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

…HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT…

* WHAT…West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
possible.

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

* WHEN…From Friday morning through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS…Damaging winds could blow down trees and power
lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Bitterly cold wind chills will be ongoing
during the time of this high wind event. It is essential to make
preparations now for extreme cold conditions with the potential
for loss of power.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

Weather Bulletin : Winter Weather Advisory In Effect For Parts Of Area Thursday

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Weather Bulletin : Winter Weather Advisory In Effect For Parts Of Area Thursday
Via NWS : For absolute latest updates, click on image above.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY
(Scroll down for Wintergreen specific forecast)

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
903 PM EST Wed Dec 21 2022

Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-
903 PM EST Wed Dec 21 2022

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO NOON
EST THURSDAY…

* WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations less than an inch. Ice accumulation around a
trace to a tenth of an inch.

* WHERE…Nelson, Albemarle and Greene Counties.

* WHEN…From 2 AM to noon EST Thursday. Precipitation will
overspread the area as a wintry mix between 2 AM and 4 AM
overnight. Precipitation will change to rain that will freeze
on elevated surfaces Thursday morning before changing to all
rain Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning commute along with holiday
travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on
steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery,
increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
903 PM EST Wed Dec 21 2022

Augusta-Rockingham-Central Virginia Blue Ridge- (Including Wintergreen Resort)
903 PM EST Wed Dec 21 2022

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 3 PM
EST THURSDAY…

* WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations around a coating to an inch in the valleys with
1 to 3 inches along the ridges above 2,000 feet. Ice
accumulation ranging from around a trace to a tenth of an inch
in the valleys with around a tenth to a quarter inch along the
ridges.

* WHERE…Augusta and Rockingham Counties, and Central Virginia
Blue Ridge.

* WHEN…From 2 AM to 3 PM EST Thursday. Precipitation will most
likely begin as a wintry mix between 2 AM and 5 AM overnight.
Precipitation will change to mostly freezing rain late
Thursday morning before ending as a period of rain later
Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning commute along with holiday
travel.

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
903 PM EST Wed Dec 21 2022

Washington-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-(Including Big Meadows) Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-
903 PM EST Wed Dec 21 2022

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM
EST THURSDAY…

* WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations of 1 to 3 inches with localized amounts around 3
to 5 inches possible, especially west of Interstate 81. Ice
accumulations around a trace to a tenth of an inch with
localized amounts around a tenth to a quarter inch along the
Blue Ridge Mountains.

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

* WHEN…From 4 AM to 4 PM EST Thursday. Precipitation will most
likely begin as a wintry mix between 4 AM and 7 AM.
Precipitation will change to mostly freezing rain late
Thursday morning before ending as a period of rain later
Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute along
with holiday travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on
steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery,
increasing your risk of a fall and injury.orning commute along with holiday
travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on
steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery,
increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the city of Wintergreen
932 PM EST Wed Dec 21 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 3 PM EST
THURSDAY...

.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Snow and freezing rain. Snow
accumulation up to 1 inch. Additional ice accumulation around a
trace. Lows in the upper 20s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of
precipitation 90 percent. 
.THURSDAY...Snow in the morning. Freezing rain and rain. Snow
accumulation up to 1 inch. Ice accumulation of up to one quarter
of an inch. Highs in the mid 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph
with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming north in the afternoon. Chance
of precipitation near 100 percent. 
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Rain and freezing rain in the evening, then a
chance of rain and snow showers after midnight. Little or no snow
accumulation. Ice accumulation around a trace. Lows around 30.
West winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to southwest 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation
90 percent. 
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of snow and rain showers in the
morning. Very windy with highs in the lower 30s. Temperature
falling to around 11 in the afternoon. West winds 25 to 35 mph
with gusts up to 55 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent. Wind
chill values as low as 15 below in the afternoon. 
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and windy. Much colder with lows
around 5 above. West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
Wind chill values as low as 20 below. 
.SATURDAY...Sunny, blustery, cold with highs 10 to 20. Wind chill
values as low as 20 below. 
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 10 above.
Wind chill values as low as 10 below. 
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 20s. Wind chill values
as low as 10 below. 
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows 10 to 15. Wind chill
values as low as zero. 
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 20s. Wind chill values
as low as zero. 
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 20. 
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. 
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. 
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.

The 13th Annual 12 Days of Christmas on Nelson 151 Returns

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The 13th Annual 12 Days of Christmas on Nelson 151 Returns

December 18, 2022 – December 31, 2022

Nelson 151 will host its 13th Annual 12 Days of Christmas fundraiser beginning on Sunday, December 18, 2022 and culminating on Saturday, December 31, 2022. A check presentation will occur in mid-January 2022 to this year’s donation recipients, Rockfish Valley Volunteer Fire & Rescue and Central Virginia Farm Works Initiative.

Each year, Nelson 151 members come together during the holiday season to raise funds for local charitable and civic organizations and since the inception of this fundraising initiative, 12 Days of Christmas has collectively raised and donated over $30,000 to area non-profits benefitting the Nelson County community.

The broader Central Virginia community is invited to join in celebrating the holiday season while raising funds by visiting member locations on their chosen “Days of Giving” where a portion of the day’s sales will go towards the donations to these organizations.

“The past year has blessed the Nelson 151 corridor yet again with a vibrant business environment and as such, it is our turn to give back to the causes that benefit out area and make Nelson County a great place to live, work and play. We look forward providing financial support to Rockfish Valley Volunteer Fire & Rescue which provides vital safety and medical services to our community. We will also bring a new group into the circle of causes that we support with Central Virginia Farm WORKS Initiative, which provides important resources to the community of agricultural workers who are integral to annual harvest and running the many farm operations vital to agritourism.” -Lindsay Dorrier III, Nelson 151 President

2022 Day of Giving Schedule

·       Sun 12/18 – Hill Top Winery & Meadery

·       Mon 12/19 – Silverback Distillery

·       Tue 12/20 – Flying Fox Vineyard & Winery

·       Wed 12/21 – Blue Mountain Brewery

·       Thu 12/22 – Valley Road Vineyards

·       Fri 12/23 – Bryant’s Cider & Brewery

·       Sat 12/24 – Bold Rock Hard Cider

·       Sun 12/25 – Nelson Co. Economic Development

·       Mon 12/26 – Afton Mountain Vineyards

·       Tue 12/27 – Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery

·       Wed 12/28 – Devils Backbone Brewing Company & Distillery

·       Thu 12/29 – Hazy Mountain Winery & Brewery

·       Fri 12/30 – Blue Toad Hard Cider

·       Sat 12/31 – Veritas Vineyard & Winery

Nelson 151 is a member organization comprised of 7 wineries, 3 breweries, 3 cideries and 3 distilleries, all located on Route 151 in Nelson County, VA. The organization’s focus is to support and promote member and preferred partner businesses. For more information, please visit nelson151.com.

The Morning After – Ice!

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The Morning After – Ice!
Ice is everywhere up top in the mountains! John Taylor on Devils Knob at Wintergreen sent us this photo early Friday morning. Pretty much everything is encased in ice from Thursday’s freezing rain. Friday – December 16, 2022

Wintergreen Resort
Devils Knob (Appx 3500′)
Nelson County, Virginia

We told you about the freezing rain even on Thursday in this roundup.

Skies cleared overnight Thursday, but freezing fog and black ice became a real problem along highways across the area. Amherst County closed schools again on Friday. And, crews were still dealing with ice taking down power lines in some locations.

Aside from those power and travel woes, the sunshine on Friday made the ice left behind pop!

Another shot from John Taylor on Devils Knob as the sun starting rising on the mountain. Friday – December 16, 2022

We get plenty of sunshine for the next few days with temperatures slowly getting colder into early next week then the temps really take a nosedive as we head toward Christmas. There’s also the chance we deal with a winter storm late next week. More as we get closer.

Freezing Rain and Icy Conditions In Part Of Area Closes Schools For Some

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Freezing Rain and Icy Conditions In Part Of Area Closes Schools For Some
Veronika Nicholaison of Afton, Virginia in Nelson County sent us this photo around 7:40 AM Thursday morning. Freezing rain became a problem, particularly in the higher elevations. December 15, 2022

Nelson County, Virginia

By Tommy Stafford

Predictions of freezing rain and icing conditions happened around daylight Thursday morning. That caused Nelson County Public Schools to make the decision to close for the day, as did nearby Augusta.

While most of the roads down in the valley portions of the county were ok, it was in the mountains where the roads were becoming slick, spurring the decision to cancel schools.

Sally Walters from Devils Knob at Wintergreen Resort (appx 3500′) sent us this photo around 8:30 Thursday morning, calling it a “Winter Wonderland!”

There were a few traffic accidents across the area likely due to wet and sometimes icing conditions.

All in all it affected the higher elevations more than anywhere else.

Many of our Facebook followers were talking about conditions across the area.

All in all the majority of problems have been encountered in the higher elevations. As the day wears on most places change to just a plain old rain. But some spots in the highest of elevations in the mountains will be very slow, if at all, to get above freezing.

VDOT : Freezing Rain Predicted During Thursday Commute

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VDOT : Freezing Rain Predicted During Thursday Commute
A screenshot from the VDOT camera on top of Afton Mountain early Thursday morning shows ice dripping ini front of the camera lens. Mile marker 99.3 I-64 on 12.14.22

Delay or adjust travel plans since roads may become hazardous during icy conditions

CULPEPER — Crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation are on the roads this morning, prepared to respond to any reports of icing on highways. Rain is falling across the Piedmont region and is forecast to change to freezing rain during the morning commuting hours in the counties closest to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Freezing rain can quickly make roads icy and slick and is extremely hazardous for all drivers, even in four-wheel and all-wheel-drive vehicles.

Ice is likely to form first in areas where pavement temperatures are lowest. These spots include bridges, overpasses, and ramps and at elevations such as the mountain passes on Interstate 64 and U.S. 250 in Albemarle County, U.S. 33 at Swift Run Gap in Greene County, U.S. 211 at Thornton Gap and U.S. 522 at Chester Gap in Rappahannock County.

If travel is necessary this morning, drivers should pay attention to local weather forecasts and road conditions and plan to use extreme caution as road conditions may deteriorate quickly. As air temperatures fall, pavement temperatures will also drop, creating the potential for icy conditions through Thursday morning.

VDOT crews are working across the state to respond to the storm. In the nine counties of the Culpeper District crews have been on duty overnight and will spread salt and sand to improve traction and melt ice when freezing precipitation begins. Since the storm began as rain brine was not used for this event since the rain would have washed it off the roads, 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 511virginia.org, call 511 or check the 511 Virginia

mobile app for up-to-date information on road and traffic conditions.

Local updates about conditions in VDOT’s Culpeper District are posted toTwitter.com/VaDOTCulp.

Visit VDOT’s winter weather page for more information about winter weather preparations and response.

For questions or to report hazardous road conditions, the public should contact VDOT’s 24-hour Customer Service Center by visiting my.vdot.virginia.gov or calling 800-FOR-ROAD (367-7623).

SOME FREEZING RAIN REPORTED IN THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY – WITH MORE ON THE WAY

STAUNTON – (4 a.m.) A mix of rain, freezing rain and sleet is falling early Thursday morning, December 15, in the Shenandoah Valley and Alleghany Highlands. As of 4 a.m., the northern valley is reporting some icy spots, and freezing conditions are expected to overspread the region throughout the morning. Hazardous conditions are likely for the Thursday morning commute. The Virginia Department of Transportation advises motorists to avoid all unnecessary travel.

Crews from the VDOT Staunton District are on duty throughout the 11-county region to treat roadways with salt and abrasives. Interstates and other major highways are treated first, followed by secondary roads and subdivision streets.

Bridges and overpasses freeze first, sometimes creating an icy glaze even when roadway approaches are just wet. Those who must drive should use extreme caution and always wear a seatbelt.

In addition to freezing rain and sleet, strong and gusty winds are expected on Thursday. Motorists should be alert for downed trees, branches or utility lines. VDOT has tree-removal contractors on standby to help keep roadways clear.

Statewide road conditions and traffic cameras are found 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.organd click “Text Views” on the orange bar across the top of the page. Then click on “Road Conditions Table” and use the pull-down box to select individual counties and cities.

On the go? 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.

Follow VDOT 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.

Weather Bulletin : ICE STORM WARNING For BRP & West / WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY Elsewhere

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Weather Bulletin : ICE STORM WARNING For BRP & West / WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY Elsewhere
Via NWS : An ICE STORM WARNING has been issued for areas along & west of the BRP. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY is in effect for other nearby areas. For the absolute latest updates click on the image above.

ICE STORM WARNING – Including Wintergreen Resort, VA
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
230 AM EST Wed Dec 14 2022

Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Page-Western Highland-
Eastern Highland-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton-
230 AM EST Wed Dec 14 2022

…ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM
EST THURSDAY…

* WHAT…Significant icing expected. Ice accumulations of two to
four tenths of an inch, with localized higher amounts nearing
one half of an inch along the ridges. Total sleet accumulations
of up to one inch.

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

* WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the
ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions
will likely impact the morning and evening commutes on Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Wintry precipitation begins this evening,
then becomes more intense tonight into Thursday morning. Warmer
air should push into the valleys by Thursday afternoon, but
freezing rain likely continues along the ridges into Thursday
evening.

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.

When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on
steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery,
increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
230 AM EST Wed Dec 14 2022

Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Southern Fauquier-
230 AM EST Wed Dec 14 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM EST THURSDAY…

* WHAT…Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of a
glaze to one tenth of an inch.

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

* WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Difficult travel conditions are possible. The
hazardous conditions will likely impact the morning commute on
Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Wintry precipitation begins this evening,
then becomes more intense tonight into Thursday morning. Warmer
air should push in Thursday morning changing the precipitation
to rain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on
steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery,
increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
246 AM EST Wed Dec 14 2022

Giles-Montgomery-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-
Rockbridge-Bedford-Amherst-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Pearisburg, Blacksburg, Floyd,
New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke,
Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Bedford, Amherst,
Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Quinwood, Duo,
and Rainelle
246 AM EST Wed Dec 14 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM EST THURSDAY…

* WHAT…Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations from a
glaze up to two tenths of an inch possible. The highest ice
accumulations will occur across the higher elevations.

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

* WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Difficult travel conditions are possible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Power
outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Wintry precipitation begins this evening,
then becomes more intense tonight into Thursday morning.

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.

WINTER STORM WATCH : For Areas Along & West of The BRP (Replaced See Latest)

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WINTER STORM WATCH : For Areas Along & West of The BRP (Replaced See Latest)
Via NWS : A WINTER STORM WATCH is in effect from Wednesday evening until late Thursday night (12.15.22) for areas along and west of the BRP. This does include areas such as Wintergreen Resort, Afton Mountain, Montebello & Big Meadows. Click on the image above for the absolute latest updates.

The previously issued Winter Storm Watch has been replaced by an Ice Storm Warning for the BRP and areas west. The updated weather advisories can be found by clicking here. 

WINTER STORM WATCH (Including Wintergreen Resort)
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
316 PM EST Tue Dec 13 2022

Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Page-Western Highland-
Eastern Highland-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton-
316 PM EST Tue Dec 13 2022

…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING…

* WHAT…Freezing rain and sleet. Significant ice accumulation
around a quarter of an inch, with up to three quarters of an
inch possible at the ridge tops. Total sleet accumulations
around one inch possible.

* WHERE…Allegheny and Potomac Highlands as well as the central
Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains.

* WHEN…Wintry precipitation begins as early as Wednesday
evening, then becomes more intense overnight Wednesday into
Thursday morning. Warmer air should push into the valleys by
Thursday afternoon, but freezing rain likely continues on the
ridges through through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS…Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the
ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous
conditions will likely impact the morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation at
weather.gov/lwx/winter.

Zone Forecast Product
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
332 PM EST Tue Dec 13 2022

VAZ508-140000-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the city of Wintergreen
332 PM EST Tue Dec 13 2022

…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING…

.REST OF THIS AFTERNOON…Mostly sunny. Highs around 40.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY…Cloudy. A chance of rain, a slight chance of
freezing rain and sleet in the afternoon. Ice accumulation around
a trace. Highs in the upper 30s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance
of precipitation 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Rain and freezing rain. Lows in the upper 20s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation near
100 percent.
.THURSDAY…Freezing rain, sleet and rain in the morning, then
rain and freezing rain in the afternoon. Precipitation may be
heavy at times in the morning. Highs in the mid 30s. East winds
10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Rain and freezing rain. Lows in the lower 30s.
Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s.
.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s.
.SUNDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s.
.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.

VDOT : Area Road Construction Updates For Week Of Dec. 12-16, 2022

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VDOT : Area Road Construction Updates For Week Of Dec. 12-16, 2022

 

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Highway work requiring road/lane/structure closures is planned; however,work may be delayed/canceled due to weather or other issues. Items in italics contain new/updated information. For up-to-date information, call 511 or visit www.511Virginia.org.

District-wide activities:

Crews will perform various activities throughout the district to include, but are not limited to bridge & guardrail maintenance, brush/tree/limb cutting, pothole/surface/shoulder work, surface treatment operations, work orders, mowing, boom axing, drainage repairs/work and roadside cleanup.

Work at specific locations:

Amherst County: 

Route 682 (Woody’s Lake Road) – is open to traffic. Completion date December 15, 2022.

Please note districtwide activities above. 

Appomattox County:

Please note districtwide activities above. 

Bedford County:

Route 221 Forest Rd. intersections Route 1425 Graves Mill and Route 1426 Gristmill Rd. – Lane closures changes in traffic pattern are likely. Started May 1 2022 and est. comp. May 18, 2023.

Please note districtwide activities above. 

 

Buckingham County:  

Route 60 at Route 15 – Repairing painted pavement messages (stop bars and turn arrows).

Please note districtwide activities above. 

 

Campbell County:   

Route 29 N over NSRR, near airport –Bridge and approach work; est. comp. May 2023.

Note: December 10 and 11, between the hours of 7:00am and 7:00pm, contractor will be installing alternating lane closures to mill and pave the approaches to the new bridge and turning traffic onto the new bridge. Contractor will be utilizing message boards, signs and traffic control devices to direct traffic.

Route 29B Timberlake Road intersection Route 622 Waterlick Road – Safety improvement project lane closures changes in traffic pattern are likely Starting May 1 est. comp. May 12, 2023. Crews will be working in the median on Timberlake Road between Tomahawk Drive and Homewood Drive. Signs and Flaggers will be in place to direct traffic.

Route 29 South/Route 460 West– Temporary westbound lane closures.

Route 460/Route 29 Interchange – Repairing roadway lighting.

Route 623 – Road Closure. Motorists should expect delays due to a bridge replacement project on Route 623 in Campbell County. Route 623 (Town Fork Road) will be temporarily closed from Route 625 (Austin Mill Road) to Route 682 (Leesville Road). Road closure began August 15th, 2022 and due to delays has been extended until December 16th, 2022.

Please note districtwide activities above. 

 

Charlotte County: 

Please note districtwide activities above. 

Cumberland County: 

Please note districtwide activities above. 

Halifax County: 

Routes 501 & 610 – Passing lane project. Use caution during changing road conditions & traffic patterns. 35 mph at all times during construction.  Beginning on September 27, 2022, weather permitting, one way detours will be removed with two way traffic pattern along Route 501 and Route 610.  Lane closures and shoulder closures will continue.  Fixed completion- May 5, 2023.

Please note districtwide activities above. 

 

Lynchburg:

Route 29/460 (Campbell Ave–Concord Turnpike) – Bridge replacement. Northbound 29/eastbound and westbound 460 speed limit 45 mph. Lane closures changes in traffic pattern are likely. Completion July 31, 2023.

  

Nelson County:  

Ro­ute 60 over James River – Bridge Deck replacement. Lane closures and changes in traffic patterns rescheduled and began the week of June 6. Est. comp July 14, 2024.

Route 151 at Route 6 – Sign maintenance.

Please note districtwide activities above. 

Pittsylvania County: 

Route 29 at Route 40 – Sign maintenance.

Route 29 at Bannister River – Road closure for bridgework. Motorists should expect delays on Route 29 at the Bannister River in the Tightsqueeze area of Pittsylvania County. The northbound bridge will close for repair and both north and south traffic will cross the southbound bridge. Bridgework began April 4 and continuing until approximately August of 2023.

Route 670 (Deer View Road) – Motorists should expect delays due to a culvert replacement on Route 670 in Pittsylvania County. Route 670 (Deer View Road) will be temporarily closed to thru traffic from Route 642 (Scott Jacobs Memorial Dr.), to the intersection of Route 671 (Midway Road). This section of Route 670 will be closed 12/05/2022 – 01/20/2023.

Please note districtwide activities above. 

 

Prince Edward County:

Please note districtwide activities above.

 

STAUNTON DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT

FOR DECEMBER 12 – 16, 2022

Highway Work Zones in the VDOT Staunton District

STAUNTON – The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton District consists of 11 counties from the Alleghany Highlands to the northern Shenandoah Valley: Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Highland, Augusta, Rockingham, Page, Shenandoah, Frederick, Clarke and Warren.

Scheduled work is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. When traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.

*NEW* or *UPDATE* indicates a new or revised entry since last week’s report.

ALLEGHANY COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

*NEW* Mile marker 23 to 25, eastbound and westbound – Right lane closures for bridge inspection, Monday and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mile marker 23 to 29, eastbound – Single lane closures for maintenance to bridges over Jackson River and Route 639, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through December 23.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 42 (Forty Two Road) – Northbound and southbound right lane closures between Route 269/632 (Longdale Furnace Road) and Route 635 (Nicelytown Road) for inspection of I-64 overpass bridge, Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

*NEW* Route 60/220 (East Madison Street, Covington) – Westbound right lane closures for utility work just inside the eastern Covington city limits, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Tuesday.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for tree and debris removal, drainage work, pothole patching and shoulder repairs. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 639 (Longdale Station Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 632 (Longdale Furnace Road) and dead end for inspection of I-64 overpass bridge, Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for ditch work, pavement patching, pipe replacement and brush cutting. Mobile traffic control for mowing. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

BATH COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for shoulder repairs and pipe cleaning. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for brush cutting and pipe cleaning. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

No lane closures reported.

INTERSTATE 81

No lane closures reported.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 42 (Virginia Avenue) – Flagger traffic control between Goshen town limits and Route 39 (Maury River Road) for maintenance to bridge over Calfpasture River, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through December 23.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting. Mobile lane closures for mowing. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for grading, pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, pavement patching, shoulder repairs and brush cutting. Mobile lane closures for mowing. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

HIGHLAND COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pothole patching, brush cutting and shoulder repairs. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for brush cutting, pipe cleaning, tree removal, adding stone to unpaved roads and ditch work. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

AUGUSTA COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

*NEW* Mile marker 88 to 87, westbound – Alternating mobile lane closures for bridge washing at I-81 interchange, Tuesday through Sunday (Dec 18) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shoulder closures Monday and Friday.

INTERSTATE 81

*NEW* Mile marker 221 to 222, northbound and southbound  – Alternating mobile lane closures for bridge washing, including along Exit 221 off-ramp, Tuesday through Sunday (Dec 18) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Shoulder closures Monday and Friday.

Mile marker 223 to 220, southbound – Right shoulder closures for utility work, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday.

Mile marker 234 to 237, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for survey and soil-testing work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of January 30.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 42 (Buffalo Gap Highway) – Flagger traffic control for utility work just north of Route 254 (Parkersburg Turnpike), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday.

*UPDATE* Route 250 (Hanky Mountain Highway) – Flagger traffic control for road and bridge maintenance between Lismore Lane and Route 715 (Braley Pond Road), 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through January 13.

Route 254 (Parkersburg Turnpike) – Flagger traffic control for utility work between Route 833 (Trinity Point Road) and Route 42 (Buffalo Gap Highway), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday.

*NEW* Route 256 (Weyers Cave Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 2011 (Triangle Drive) and Route 2003 (Wayside Drive) for paving operations, Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Various roads – Mobile traffic control for mowing operations. Flagger traffic control for drainage work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 601 (Estaline Valley Road) – Flagger traffic control for road and bridge maintenance between Route 811 (Augusta Springs Road) and Route 603 (Pond Gap Lane), 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through January 27.

Route 692 (Rocky Spring Lane) – Flagger traffic control between Route 600 (Marble Valley Road) and Hite Hollow Road for maintenance to bridge over Calfpasture River, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Monday.

Route 795 (Saint James Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 254 (Hermitage Road) and Route 807 (Farm Draft Lane) for maintenance to bridge over Christians Creek, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through March 13.

Route 833 (Trinity Point Road) – Flagger traffic control for utility work between Route 254 (Parkersburg Turnpike) and Route 720 (Morris Mill Road), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday.

Various roads – Mobile traffic control for mowing operations. Flagger traffic control for drainage work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 237 to 238, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for survey and soil-testing work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of January 30.

*NEW* Mile marker 241 to 243, northbound – No lane closures, but survey work in the right-of-way, Monday through Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mile marker 248 to 250, northbound and southbound – Overnight left lane closures for equipment unloading and barrier installation, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of December 22. Work is related to Route 720 overpass bridge replacement.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 33 (East Market Street) – Eastbound lane closures between Route 4106 (MLK Jr. Way) and Burgess Road for shoulder widening, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through December 23. Work zone speed limit 25 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are related to Route 33 bridge replacements and interchange improvement project.

Route 259 (Brocks Gap Road) – Flagger and pilot truck traffic control between Route 612 (Hopkins Gap Road) and West Virginia state line for shoulder widening, milling and paving, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through December 30.

Route 259 (West Lee Street, Broadway) – Traffic uses temporary bridge between Route 42 (Main Street) and Route 1411 (Shenandoah Avenue). Work Zone speed limit 25 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are for Linville Creek bridge replacement.Estimated project completion November 2023.

Various roads – Mobile traffic control for mowing operations. Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 682 (Friedens Church Road) – Closed between Route 867 (North River Road) and Route 989 (Creekside Drive) for roadway improvements and bridge replacement at Pleasant Run. Follow posted detour. Speed limit on detour route is 25 miles an hour. Flagger traffic control near intersection of Route 867, weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through January 31. Estimated project completion April 2023.

Route 720 (Smithland Road/Old Furnace Road) – Closed between Route 718 (Old Furnace Road) and Route F-238 (Buffalo Drive) for replacement of Route 720 bridgewith estimated completion in fall 2023. Follow posted detour.

Route 867 (North River Road) – Flagger traffic control near intersection of Route 682 (Friedens Church Road), weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through December 30. Traffic restrictions are for roadway improvements and bridge replacement at Pleasant Run. Estimated completion April 2023.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for brush cutting and pipe cleaning. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

PAGE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

Various roads – Mobile traffic control for mowing operations. Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for brush cutting and pipe cleaning. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SHENANDOAH COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

No lane closures reported.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 11 (Main Street, Mount Jackson) – Northbound shoulder closures with traffic shifted to center lane for curb and gutter work, southbound lane closures as needed. Work zone is between Route 292 (Conicville Road) and Route 1316 (Avondale Avenue), through July 31.

Route 11 (Old Valley Pike) – Flagger traffic control as needed between Route 720 (Wissler Road) and Mount Jackson town limits, weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Work zone speed limit 45 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are for replacement of North Fork Shenandoah River bridge. Estimated completion August 2023.

Route 55 (East King Street/Front Royal Road) – Shoulder closures between Lemley Street and Stony Point Way for utility work, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through December 23.

SECONDARY ROADS

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for tree trimming. Weekdays during daylight hours.

FREDERICK COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 300 to 301, northbound and southbound – Overnight left lane closures for equipment unloading, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of December 22.

Mile marker 313 to 314, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for maintenance to Route 17/50/522 overpass bridge, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of December 22.

*NEW* Mile marker 314 to 317, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures, including along Exit 315 off-ramps, for sign work, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 11 (Main Street, Middletown) – Alternating lane closures for storm sewer installation between Route 627 (Reliance Road) and Skirmisher Lane, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through January 6, 2023.

Route 37 – Northbound and southbound daytime and overnight single lane closures between Route 622 (Cedar Creek Grade) interchange and Route 522 (North Frederick Pike) interchange for traffic sensor installation, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and overnight closures Monday through Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 627 (Reliance Road) – Alternating lane closures for turn lane construction between Route 11 (Main Street, Middletown) and Route 1116 (Carolyn Avenue), 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through January 6, 2023.

Various roads – Alternating lane closures on Route 657 (Senseny Road), Route 736 (Rossum Lane), Route 867 (Twinbrook Circle) and Route 868 (Glenridge Drive) just west of Clarke County line for road improvements and utility work, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through January 6, 2023.

CLARKE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) – Eastbound and westbound alternating lane closures between Route 603 (Castleman Road) and Route 606 (River Road) for inspection of bridge over Shenandoah River, Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

*NEW* Route 17/50 (John Mosby Highway) – Right shoulder closures for sign work near intersection with Route 255/624 (Bishop Meade Road/Red Gate Road), Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

*NEW* Route 340 (Lord Fairfax Highway) – Shoulder closures for sign work near the Route 255 (Bishop Meade Road) intersection, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

WARREN COUNTY

INTERSTATE 66

No lane closures reported.

INTERSTATE 81

*NEW* Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for maintenance to bridge deck over Route 840 (Water Plant Road), Monday through Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound – Overnight left lane closures for equipment unloading, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of December 22.

PRIMARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

SECONDARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

Vegetation management may take place district wide on various routes. Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones.

To obtain traffic alerts and traveler information, dial 511 or go tohttp://www.511Virginia.org. The VDOT Customer Service Center can assist with reporting road hazards, asking transportation questions, or getting information related to Virginia roads. Call 800-FOR- ROAD (800-367-7623) or use its mobile friendly website at https://my.vdot.virginia.gov/. Agents are available 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week.

The Staunton District Twitter feed is at @VaDOTStaunton. Follow VDOT 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.

SCHEDULED CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE WORK

CULPEPER DISTRICT: Dec. 12-16, 2022

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 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) Albemarle Design-Build Projects – Be alert for construction activities in the following areas:

  • U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) at Interstate 64. Diverging diamond interchange. Expect detours for nighttime paving between Route 1140 (Peter Jefferson parkway) and Route 1146 (Hunters Way) Saturday, Dec. 10 through Tuesday, Dec. 13, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. During paving, traffic will detour as follows:

    • U.S. 250 Westbound through traffic will use I-64 East to Exit 129 (Route 616 Keswick/Boyd Tavern) then back to U.S. 250.

    • U.S. 250 Eastbound through traffic will use I-64 West to Exit 121 (Route 20 Charlottesville/Scottsville) then back to U.S. 250.

    • I-64 Eastbound to U.S. 250 Westbound traffic will use I-64 East to Exit 129 (Route 616 Keswick/Boyd Tavern) then back to U.S. 250.

    • I-64 Westbound to U.S. 250 Eastbound traffic will use I-64 West to Exit 121 (Route 20 Charlottesville/Scottsville) then back to U.S. 250.

Final traffic shift went into effect Sunday, Nov. 13. The active work zone is still in place, and drivers should use caution moving through the new configuration. As motorists acclimate to the new pattern, they may encounter congestion and delays. Speed limit remains reduced to 25 miles per hour. Be alert for equipment and workers near the roadway for the duration of the project. Expected completion is Feb., 2023.

  • U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) at Route 151 (Critzer Shop Road). New roundabout. Expect flagging operations between U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) and Route 803 (Goodloe Lane), Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The final traffic shift went into effect Wednesday, Nov. 16. As drivers acclimate to the new traffic pattern, they should anticipate encountering congestion and delays and allow additional time to reach their destination. Speed limit reduced to 25 miles per hour. Be alert for equipment and workers near the travel lanes. Speed limit is reduced to 25 miles per hour for the remainder of construction. Expected project completion date is Feb., 2023.

(NEW) Super load – Expect mobile work zones with slow moving equipment, Tuesday and Wednesday in the following areas:

  • U.S. 29 (Monacan Trail) between Interstate 64 East, Exit 118 (Lynchburg) and U.S. 29 (Thomas Nelson Highway) in the southbound lanes.

  • Route 6 (Irish Road) between the Albemarle County line and Route 800 (Schuyler Road) in the eastbound lanes.

  • Route 602 (Howardsville Turnpike) between Route 626 (James River Road) and Route 722 (Rockfish Crossing) in the southbound lanes.

  • Route 800 (Schuyler Road) between Route 602 (Howardsville Turnpike) and the Nelson County line in the southbound lanes.

Interstate 64 – Brush removal. Expect alternating left lane and left shoulder closures between mile marker 123 and mile marker 124, in the eastbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

U.S. 29 (Monacan Trail) Pipe repairs/installation. Expect left lane closures between Route 804 (Thackers Lane) and Route 633 (Cove Garden Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(NEW) Route 20 (Stony Point Road) – Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between U.S 250 (Richmond Road) and Route 621 (Wolf Trap Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Route 689 (Burchs Creek Road) – Bridge replacement. Expect the road to be closed between U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) and Castleberry Court in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Drivers should watch for detour signs utilizing U.S. 250 to Route 635 (Miller School Road), to Route 688 (Midway Road), ending at Burchs Creek Road, south of the closure. Burchs Creek Rd. should reopen Dec. 16, weather permitting.

Route 1403 (Berkmar Drive) – Utility work under VDOT permit. Road closed between Route 1438 (Hilton Heights Road) and Route 631 (Rio Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

City of Charlottesville

(UPDATE) Interstate 64 — Tree removal operations. Expect left shoulder closures between mile marker 107 and mile marker 129, in the eastbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Culpeper County

(NEW) U.S. 29 (James Madison Highway) – Shoulder repairs. Expect right lane and onramp closures at U.S. 15 (Orange Road), in the northbound lanes, Monday through Wednesday, 8 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.

(NEW) Route 622 (Old Bridge Road) – Installing new historical marker. Expect right shoulder closures at Route 613 (Waterloo Road), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in northbound lanes.

Fauquier County

(NEW) Updating directional signs – Expect right shoulder closures, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the following areas:

  • Interstate 66 at mile marker 28 in the eastbound lanes.

  • Interstate 66 at the ramp to U.S. 17 (Winchester Road) in the eastbound lanes.

  • Interstate 66 at mile marker 29 in the westbound lanes.

  • U.S. 17 (Eastern Bypass) between Route 643 (Meetze Road) and Route 678 (Academy Hill Road), in the northbound lanes.

  • U.S. 17 (Winchester Road) between Route 831 (Crooked Run Road) and Route 663 (Three Fox Lane) in the southbound lanes.

  • U.S. 17 (Route 17 Spur) at Route 672 (Blackwell Road) in the southbound lanes.

(NEW) Utility work under VDOT permit – Expect lane closures Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the following areas.

  • Route 694 (Old Bust Head Road) between Route 850 (Oliver Lane) and Route 674 (Georgetown Road) in the westbound lanes.

  • Route 829 (Snow Mountain Road) between Route 694 (Old Bust Head Road) and Route 753 (Edwards Drive) in the southbound lanes.

Interstate 66 – Ditch cleaning operations. Expect mobile alternating lane closures between mile marker 15 and mile marker 35 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

(NEW) U.S 17 (Marsh Road) – Survey work. Expect mobile work zone with shoulder closures between Route 844 (Fayettesville Road) and Route 663 (Covingtons Corner Road), in the northbound and southbound lanes, Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

U.S. 17 (Marsh Road) – Replacing southbound bridge over the railroad and Route 805 (Bealeton Road). Expect left lane and left shoulder closures between Route 656 (Remington Road) and Route 661 (Schoolhouse Road) in the southbound lanes, daily. Project completion date Dec. 22, 2022.

Route 805 (Bealeton Road) – Bridge replacement project. Expect lane and shoulder closures between Route 661 (Schoolhouse Road) and U.S. 17 (Marsh Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Project completion date Dec. 22, 2022.

Greene County

(NEW) U.S. 29 Seminole Trail) – Shoulder repairs. Expect mobile alternating lane closures at U.S. 33 (Spotswood Trail) in the southbound lanes, Tuesday, 10 a.m. to noon.

Louisa County

(NEW) Interstate 64 – Pothole patching operations. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between mile marker 131 and mile marker 147, Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(NEW) Route 522 (Cross County Road) – Guardrail repairs. Expect right shoulder closures at Route 88 (Junction Lanes) in the southbound lanes, Monday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Madison County

(NEW) Mowing operations – Expect mobile work zones with shoulder closures, Monday in the following areas:

  • U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) between the Greene County line and the Culpeper County line in the northbound and southbound lanes, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Route 230 (Orange Road) between U.S. 29 (South Seminole Trail) and U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway in the eastbound and westbound lanes, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Route 230 (Wolftown-Hood Road) between the Greene County line and U.S. 29 (South Seminole Trail in the eastbound and westbound lanes, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Route 231 (South Seminole Trail) between U.S. 29 (South Seminole Trail) and the Rappahannock County line.

  • Route 231(South Blue Ridge Turnpike) between Route 230 (Orange Road) to Route 641 (Liberty Mills Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(UPDATE) U.S. 29 (South Seminole Trail) – Shoulder repairs. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between Route 230 (Orange Road) and the Greene County line in the northbound and southbound lanes, Monday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Rappahannock County

U.S. 211 (Lee Highway) – Tree removal operations. Expect right lane and right shoulder closures between U.S 211 (Lee Highway) and Route 48 (Skyline Drive), in the westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Road conditions and other real-time travel information can be found on the 511 Virginia website, the free VDOT 511 mobile app or by calling 511 from any phone in Virginia. VDOT updates are also on Facebook and the district’s Twitter account, @VaDOTCulp.

VDOT : Near Exit 221 / I-81 & 64 Mobile Lane Closures Dec 13-15 & 17-18

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VDOT : Near Exit 221 / I-81 & 64 Mobile Lane Closures Dec 13-15 & 17-18

 

IN AUGUSTA COUNTY FROM DECEMBER 13 TO 15 AND DECEMBER 17 TO 18 EXPECT DAYTIME MOBILE LANE CLOSURES ON AND NEAR INTERSTATE 81 EXIT 221 AND INTERSTATE 64 EXIT 87

STAUNTON – Periodic mobile lane closures will occur on the ramp from southbound Interstate 81 to eastbound Interstate 64 and the ramp from westbound I-64 to southbound I-81. This is at I-81 exit 221 and I-64 exit 87 in Augusta County. Periodic alternating lane mobile closures will also occur on I-81 northbound and southbound near mile marker 221.

Crews will be performing cleanup operations to remove material left at the site from a previous crash. Most of the work will occur on or near the shoulder with only occasional mobile lane closures required.

This work is scheduled from Tuesday, December 13 to Sunday, December 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily including Saturday and Sunday. On Friday, December 16 there will be no mobile lane closures but shoulder work will continue.

All work is weather permitting.

Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at http://www.511Virginia.org.

The VDOT Customer Service Center can assist with reporting road hazards, asking transportation questions, or getting information related to Virginia’s roads. Call 800-FOR- ROAD (800-367-7623) or use its mobile friendly website at https://my.vdot.virginia.gov/. Agents are available 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week.

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.
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