“Five roads in Nelson County will be closed temporarily while Norfolk Southern Railroad (NSRR) replaces crossings. Closures will last up to two days each with traffic being detoured.
On Monday, March 8, 2021, work will begin on River Road (VA route 56) near the Shipman community and will continue north to the Albemarle County line. Closures will also take place on Craigtown Road (state route 639), Mann Lane (state route 817), Rockfish River Road (state route 617) and Mill Pond Road (state route 632).
Message boards, cones and other traffic control devices will alert motorists to the changes in traffic pattern.”
Today Nelson County Sheriff David Hill and Nelson County’s Commonwealth Attorney Daniel Rutherford confirmed that Alexis’ body has been found.
Verbatim press release from Nelson Sheriff David Hill:
After more than seven years of search efforts, the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI’s Richmond Division, and the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Appomattox Field Office announce they have located and recovered the remains of missing 17-year old Alexis Tiara Murphy of Nelson County, Virginia.
Alexis went missing on August 3, 2013, after visiting a local gas station in Lovingston, Virginia. Local, state and federal law enforcement pursued multiple leads and conducted numerous searches, at the time, in an effort to locate Alexis. The searches have continued periodically since her disappearance in 2013, with law enforcement expanding the search area each time.
On December 3, 2020, remains were located on private property near Stagebridge Road, along Route 29 in Lovingston. The remains were transported to the Central District Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) in Richmond for positive identification. Positive identification was received from the OCME on February 5, 2021. With careful consideration for Alexis’ family being paramount, notification to the community was delayed to allow them time to grieve and make proper arrangements.
With the comprehensive investigation, successful prosecution by the Nelson County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office and the recovery of Alexis, this case is now no longer active.
Law enforcement did not work this investigation alone. We would like to thank Alexis’ family, friends, classmates, teammates and the community for their continued assistance and patience as we worked to find Alexis.
Alexis’ family has asked for privacy, and does not wish to speak to the media. They have provided the following statement:
“Our family is so grateful for the continuing love, support and prayers for Alexis and our family over the past 7 years. While we have been grieving the loss of Alexis since 2013, we remained hopeful that she would be found alive and well. Alexis was the fashionista, athlete and joker of our family; we were blessed to have loved her for 17 years and her memory will continue to live on through us all. Our family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks and sincere gratitude to the citizens of Nelson County, the FBI, the Virginia State Police, the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office and all of the search and rescue teams for your commitment and unwavering support to find Alexis. You all kept the promise made in 2013, to bring Alexis home!
During this time, we ask that you continue to lift our family up in prayer and in the words of Alexis, ‘Keep Hope Alive’.”
Respectfully,
Family of Alexis Murphy
Nelson County’s Commonwealth Attorney Rutherford also went on in his remarks to recognize and praise the former CA Anthony Martin who was in office during the murder and subsequent prosecution of Randy Taylor.
“I am grateful for the hard work accomplished in the continued search for Alexis. I also want to thank my predecessor Anthony Martin for all of his hard work getting justice for Alexis and her family.”
The Virginia Outdoors Foundation (VOF) today announced awards of $1,946,044 in grants for 33 local projects in 25 localities that create, expand and make more accessible public open space, including one project in Nelson County. The grants were awarded from VOF’s Preservation Trust Fund and its new Get Outdoors program. The latest round of awards emphasizes projects that serve high-need communities, especially communities that have been inadequately served, overlooked, or harmed by unfair zoning, housing, and land-use practices or other systemic discrimination.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed a great deal about the importance of open space for not only our physical and mental health, but also for the strength of our communities,” said VOF Executive Director Brett Glymph. “We are pleased to be able to award these grants that will advance projects in communities all across the Commonwealth, resulting in greater, safer, and more equitable access to the outdoors for thousands of Virginians.”
Nelson County Parks and Recreation submitted an application for an easement acquisition to install and maintain a public boat take out and parking lot on a section of the Rockfish River. This will be the first public river access for the Rockfish River, but is also part of a larger blueway program that is planned for the Nelson County Wayside along Route 29 at Woods Mill. The department received a full award for the application of $60,000.
Claire Richardson, director of Nelson County Parks and Recreation notes, “We are thrilled to receive this funding and thankful to the Virginia Outdoors Foundation for sharing our vision and recognizing this need. Nelson County’s incredible amount of outdoor recreational assets benefit both local residents and tourists. Nelson County. Parks and Recreation staff are working to thoughtfully expand outdoor recreation opportunities and this is a positive step. We appreciate the private landowner’s support of the project and also the Virginia Department of Transportation’s assistance to date.”
A WINTER STORM WARNING has been issued for a lge part of Central Virginia along with various other winter advisories. Click on the image above for the absolute latest info from NWS.
WINTER STORM WARNING
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
310 PM EST Fri Feb 12 2021
Nelson-Albemarle-Central Virginia Blue Ridge (includes Wintergreen Resort-Montebello-Humpback Rocks & Afton Mountain)
310 PM EST Fri Feb 12 2021
…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY…
* WHAT…Significant icing. Total ice accumulations of around a
quarter of an inch.
* WHERE…Nelson and Albemarle Counties, and Central Virginia
Blue Ridge.
* WHEN…From 7 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS…Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the
ice. Travel could be nearly impossible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A mix with sleet is possible at times. Even
a small amount of ice on untreated surfaces can make travel
treacherous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
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 STORM WARNING
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
241 PM EST Fri Feb 12 2021
…Significant Ice Accumulations Expected Tonight and Saturday East
of the Blue Ridge…
A significant winter storm, mainly in the form of ice accumulation,
is expected across much of the forecast area east of the Blue Ridge
of Virginia and northern North Carolina beginning late this evening
and continuing through much of the day Saturday.
Ice accumulations in these areas from freezing rain and freezing
drizzle during the next 24 to 36 hours is expected to range from 1/4
to 1/2 inch, with isolated higher amounts. Ice accumulations will be
greatest on trees and power lines, with some lesser accumulations on
road and highway surfaces. These amounts of ice accumulations on
trees and power lines could result in widespread downed trees and
power lines and consequently widespread power outages. Again…it is
important to note that significant and damaging accumulations of ice
are expected across the Virginia Piedmont and into portions of the
North Carolina Piedmont with this winter storm tonight and Saturday.
Further west, mainly west of the Blue Ridge, lesser amounts of ice
and some sleet are expected, but accumulations are generally
expected to be less than 2/10 inch of ice and less than 1/4 inch of
sleet.
Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Charlotte-
Including the cities of Lynchburg, Appomattox, and Keysville
241 PM EST Fri Feb 12 2021
...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON EST SUNDAY…
* WHAT…Ice accumulations up to 1/2 inch expected. Sleet
accumulations of a trace to 1/4 inch possible.
* WHERE…Buckingham, Campbell, Appomattox and Charlotte
Counties.
* WHEN…From 9 PM this evening to noon EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS…Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the
ice accumulations. Travel could become nearly impossible in some
areas, not only from ice covered roads but also from downed
trees and power lines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Prolonged winter weather conditions are
likely. Additional winter weather is forecast for the period
Sunday through Thursday with several additional chances for snow,
sleet, and freezing rain. Temperatures will struggle to rise much
above freezing during the next seven days.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for widespread and prolonged power outages due to downed
trees and power lines.
Please report snow, sleet or ice accumulations via email at
rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service
toll free at…1…866…2 1 5…4 3 2 4. Leave a message with
your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You
can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg
Facebook page and on Twitter.
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
241 PM EST Fri Feb 12 2021
…Significant Ice Accumulations Expected Tonight and Saturday East
of the Blue Ridge…
A significant winter storm, mainly in the form of ice accumulation,
is expected across much of the forecast area east of the Blue Ridge
of Virginia and northern North Carolina beginning late this evening
and continuing through much of the day Saturday.
Ice accumulations in these areas from freezing rain and freezing
drizzle during the next 24 to 36 hours is expected to range from 1/4
to 1/2 inch, with isolated higher amounts. Ice accumulations will be
greatest on trees and power lines, with some lesser accumulations on
road and highway surfaces. These amounts of ice accumulations on
trees and power lines could result in widespread downed trees and
power lines and consequently widespread power outages. Again…it is
important to note that significant and damaging accumulations of ice
are expected across the Virginia Piedmont and into portions of the
North Carolina Piedmont with this winter storm tonight and Saturday.
Further west, mainly west of the Blue Ridge, lesser amounts of ice
and some sleet are expected, but accumulations are generally
expected to be less than 2/10 inch of ice and less than 1/4 inch of
sleet.
Floyd-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Halifax-
Including the cities of Floyd, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Amherst,
Martinsville, Danville, and South Boston
241 PM EST Fri Feb 12 2021
…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
EST SUNDAY…
* WHAT…Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations of up
to 1/2 inch of ice.
* WHERE…Portions of central, south central, southwest and west
central Virginia.
* WHEN…From 9 PM this evening to noon EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS…Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice
accumulations. Travel could become nearly impossible in some
areas, not only from ice covered roads but also from downed trees
and power lines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Prolonged winter weather conditions are
likely. Additional winter weather is forecast for the period
Sunday through Thursday with several additional chances for
snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Temperatures will struggle to
rise much above freezing during the next seven days.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for widespread and prolonged power outages due to downed
trees and power lines.
Please report snow, sleet or ice accumulations via email at
rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service
toll free at…1…866…2 1 5…4 3 2 4. Leave a message with
your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You
can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg
Facebook page and on Twitter.
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
241 PM EST Fri Feb 12 2021
…Significant Ice Accumulations Expected Tonight and Saturday East
of the Blue Ridge…
A significant winter storm, mainly in the form of ice accumulation,
is expected across much of the forecast area east of the Blue Ridge
of Virginia and northern North Carolina beginning late this evening
and continuing through much of the day Saturday.
Ice accumulations in these areas from freezing rain and freezing
drizzle during the next 24 to 36 hours is expected to range from 1/4
to 1/2 inch, with isolated higher amounts. Ice accumulations will be
greatest on trees and power lines, with some lesser accumulations on
road and highway surfaces. These amounts of ice accumulations on
trees and power lines could result in widespread downed trees and
power lines and consequently widespread power outages. Again…it is
important to note that significant and damaging accumulations of ice
are expected across the Virginia Piedmont and into portions of the
North Carolina Piedmont with this winter storm tonight and Saturday.
Further west, mainly west of the Blue Ridge, lesser amounts of ice
and some sleet are expected, but accumulations are generally
expected to be less than 2/10 inch of ice and less than 1/4 inch of
sleet.
Current forecasts indicate that most of the Commonwealth of Virginia will be covered by mixed precipitation at various times into early next week and the Lynchburg District of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is prepared to respond.
Rain, sleet, freezing rain and snow are forecast to occur during several winter storms. Crews will begin emergency operations tonight to deal with the first round of weather. They will push snow, as appropriate, and will apply chemicals and abrasives to help with melting and traction. After a lull Friday night, another round of precipitation, including possibly significant and dangerous ice, could move into the area on Saturday. A third storm may arrive Monday into Tuesday.
VDOT urges motorists to monitor local forecasts and to avoid travel during storms, as snow or ice on roadways makes travel hazardous. Those who must be on the road should reduce speed, increase following distance and use VDOT’s free 511 tools to find out about road conditions.
Crews will start their response efforts on primary routes, then shift to secondary roads and neighborhoods once the main roads are passable. They will treat roads with salt and sand to aid melting and improve traction.
The Lynchburg District includes the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Buckingham,Campbell, Charlotte, Cumberland, Halifax, Nelson, Pittsylvania and Prince Edward.
Photo By Yvette Stafford : About an inch of snow covered the ground and grassy areas in Nellysford, Virginia early Sunday morning. February 7, 2021
Nellysford
Nelson County, Virginia
By Tommy Stafford
It wasn’t quite the storm expected, but some folks still saw a respectable amount of snow by mid-morning Sunday. The more impressive amounts were north and east of Brents Gap in Nelson toward Afton and then east from there into Albemarle and points beyond.
Photo By Tommy Stafford : And for others, it was just a big letdown. This was in Bryant of Roseland in Nelson County where it was mainly a slushy mess. February 7, 2021
Generally amounts across the area were 1/2″ to 4-5″ as you moved northeast into counties like Warren and beyond.
Oddly, by Sunday afternoon we should see sunshine. There’s a hint at another shot at significant winter weather for the second half of the week. Unfortunately it could include significant icing.
VDOT LYNCHBURG Another round of winter weather is in the forecast and crews with the Lynchburg District of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) are prepared to respond.
Because the storm is anticipated to start as rain no pretreatment of primary roads is currently taking place in the Lynchburg District; however, changes in the forecast are being monitored. In addition, crews are inspecting their trucks and other equipment, re-installing spreaders and plows, and loading truck beds with salt, sand or other materials in anticipation.
Currently, the following counties in the district are under a Winter Storm Watch from Saturday evening through Sunday morning with the possibility of heavy snow: Amherst, Appomattox, Buckingham, Campbell, Charlotte, Halifax, and Pittsylvania. A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Additional warnings/watches/advisories are possible. Travel, particularly during a storm, is not recommended.
VDOT urges motorists to monitor local forecasts and to avoid travel during the storm, as snow or ice on roadways makes travel hazardous. Those who must be on the road should reduce speed, increase following distance and use VDOT’s free 511 tools to find out about road conditions along the route.
Crews will work around the clock to clear roads, beginning with primary highways, then shifting to secondary roads and neighborhoods once the main roads are passable. VDOT snowplow operators and contract crews will treat roads with salt and sand to aid melting and improve traction. When the snow accumulates to about two inches, the plows will push the snow off the roadways.
Additional information about winter-weather preparations and response can be found at www.virginiadot.org/travel/snow.asp. Local updates are posted on Twitter @VaDOTLynchburg.
VDOT STAUNTON – Another round of winter weather is forecasted to move into the Shenandoah Valley late tonight and into Sunday, February 7. People are asked not to drive if possible. If travel is necessary, drivers are asked to give snow crews room to work. Several inches of snow are expected with heavy snow in the early morning hours. The Virginia Department of Transportation Staunton District will be pre-treating interstate roads with brine beginning on Saturday morning. Crews will be deployed overnight to begin plowing and treating roads as the snow begins.
Due to expected changing driving conditions throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, it is advised to monitor weather forecasts for updated information before any travel is attempted
Road conditions and traffic cameras can be found on the VDOT 511 website athttp://www.511Virginia.org, Roads with snow conditions will be marked minor, moderate, severe or closed. For a text listing of winter weather road conditions go tohttp://www.511Virginia.org, look at the orange bar on the top of the page and click on “Text Views” and then click on “Road Condition Table”. Look at the pull down box that lists all jurisdictions. In this box individual counties can be chosen to view.
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.
On the go? Then 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).
VDOT statewide Twitter messages can be found at @VaDOT. The nine districts can be found at:Hampton Roads @VaDOTHR; Richmond @VaDOTRVA; Northern Virginia @VaDOTNOVA; Fredericksburg @VaDOTFred; Culpeper @VaDOTCulp; Lynchburg @VaDOTLynchburg; Bristol @VaDOTBristol; Salem @VaDOTSalem; Staunton @VaDOTStaunton.
The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick, Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties.
VDOT CULPEPER — Crews in the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Culpeper District are closely monitoring the forecast and preparing for a fast-moving winter storm expected to arrive late Saturday into Sunday morning. VDOT urges motorists to pay attention to the forecast and to avoid traveling during the storm.
VDOT crews will report to work Saturday evening to complete preparations. Once precipitation begins falling, VDOT snowplow operators and contract crews will treat roads with salt and sand to aid melting and improve traction. If snow accumulates to about two inches, the plows will push the snow off the roadways.
Crews will work around the clock to clear roads, beginning with interstates and primary highways, then shifting to secondary roads and neighborhoods once the main roads are passable.
Those who must be on the road during the storm should reduce speed, increase following distance and use VDOT’s free 511 tools to find out about road conditions along the route.
VDOT’s Customer Service Center is open 24 hours a day to answer questions and take reports of roadway hazards. Call 1-800-FOR-ROAD (367-7623) or contact us online at https://my.vdot.virginia.gov.
A WINTER STORM WARNING has been issued for most of the area from late Saturday night into Sunday. Significant snow is possible. Click the image above for the absolute latest updates from NWS.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
618 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021
Augusta-Rockingham-Page-Warren-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-
Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-Spotsylvania-
618 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO NOON EST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6
inches.
* WHERE...Portions of central and northwestern Virginia.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to begin between midnight
and 3 AM, and may briefly mix with rain at first to the east of
the Blue Ridge Mountains. The heaviest snow is expected between
5 AM and 9 AM, when visibility may be reduced to a quarter mile
and snowfall rates could reach one inch per hour.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
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
618 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge- (Includes Wintergreen,
Montebello, Humpback Rocks, Afton Mountain & Big Meadows)
618 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO NOON EST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10
inches.
* WHERE...Central and northern Virginia Blue Ridge.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to begin between midnight
and 3 AM. The heaviest snow is expected between 5 AM and 9 AM,
when visibility may be reduced to a quarter mile and snowfall
rates could reach one inch per hour.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
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
416 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021
...Winter Storm Expected To Impact Region Tonight...
.A vigorous upper-level disturbance will track along the Gulf
Coast and into the Southeast U.S. tonight moving northeast along
the South and North Carolina coast lines Sunday and then to off
the Mid-Atlantic coast by Sunday night. This will result in a
period of moderate to heavy snow Saturday night and early Sunday.
The heaviest snow will track from the high country of western
North Carolina along the Blue Ridge and into central Virginia, or
roughly from Boone to Blacksburg to Lexington. Snow amounts of 4-6
inches are expected in these areas and locations to the west with
generally 1-3 inches east of this line. The snow is likely to
begin as rain across areas of the Piedmont east of a Martinsville
to Lynchburg line and some sleet is also possible in these areas
as well, which will reduce the snow amounts to less than 3 inches.
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-
Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-
Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-
Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-
Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, 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, Amherst, Lynchburg, Appomattox, Bluefield, Hinton,
Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Quinwood, Duo,
and Rainelle
416 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
EST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches...locally
6 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west
central Virginia, northwest North Carolina and southeast West
Virginia.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Untreated roads and highways will become snow covered
and hazardous. Some secondary roads, especially in mountainous
areas could become impassible late tonight and Sunday morning.
A WINTER STORM WATCH has now been expanded to include all of the area. Significant snow accumulations are possible late Saturday night into Sunday. Click on the image above to see the absolute latest updates from NWS.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 313 PM EST Fri Feb 5 2021 Augusta-Rockingham-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Orange- Spotsylvania-Western Highland-Eastern Highland- Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge (includes Wintergreen, Montebello Humpback Rocks, Afton Mountain & Big Meadows)- Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton- 313 PM EST Fri Feb 5 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 or more inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and western Virginia and Pendleton County West Virginia. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 1153 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021 ...Winter Storm Expected To Impact Region Saturday Night... .An area of Low pressure is expected to develop along the central Gulf coast Saturday, then move northeast to along the Mid- Atlantic coast by Sunday morning. This will result in a period of moderate to heavy snow Saturday night and early Sunday. Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes- Yadkin-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery- Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt- Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania- Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-Mercer-Summers- Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, Boone, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, 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, Amherst, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, Keysville, Bluefield, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 1153 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Virginia, north central and northwest North Carolina and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant snow...sleet...or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
The NWS has issued a WINTER STORM WATCH for many areas from Saturday night into Sunday of this weekend. This is a preliminary map, other counties will be added in the coming hours. Click the image above to see the absolute latest from NWS.
Note : Additional counties will likely be added in the coming hours.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1153 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021
...Winter Storm Expected To Impact Region Saturday Night...
.An area of Low pressure is expected to develop along the central
Gulf coast Saturday, then move northeast to along the Mid-
Atlantic coast by Sunday morning. This will result in a period of
moderate to heavy snow Saturday night and early Sunday.
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes-
Yadkin-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-
Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-
Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-
Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-Mercer-Summers-
Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Danbury,
Eden, Yanceyville, Boone, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, 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, Amherst, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg,
Appomattox, South Boston, Keysville, Bluefield, Hinton, Hix,
Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Quinwood, Duo,
and Rainelle
1153 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8
inches possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west
central Virginia, north central and northwest North Carolina
and southeast West Virginia.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow...sleet...or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
