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WIND ADVISORY
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
915 AM EST Sun Feb 2 2020
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Smyth-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-
Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt- Rockbridge–
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Marion,
Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop,
Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge,
Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, and Buena Vista
915 AM EST Sun Feb 2 2020
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT…
* WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE…Portions of southwest and west central Virginia and
northwest North Carolina.
* WHEN…Until midnight EST tonight.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The strongest winds will be across the
higher elevations.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
High profile vehicles should use extra caution when driving on
Interstate 81 and 77 due to strong crosswinds.
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
915 AM EST Sun Feb 2 2020
Surry-Wilkes-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst–
Including the cities of Dobson, Wilkesboro, Stuart, Rocky Mount,
Bedford, and Amherst
915 AM EST Sun Feb 2 2020
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT…
* WHAT…West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE…In Virginia, Patrick, Franklin, Bedford and Amherst
Counties. In North Carolina, Surry and Wilkes Counties.
* WHEN…Until midnight EST tonight.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The strongest winds will be across the Blue
Ridge Parkway.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
File Photo By BRL Mountain Photographer Paul Purpura : January – 2012
Dozens of veterans from six states will receive
Specialized adaptive skiing and snowboarding lessons
Release vis WAS
Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, Virginia
Roughly two dozen veterans and active-duty military members including several honored for heroism in combat are heading to Wintergreen Resort this weekend to learn to ski and snowboard with specialized adaptive equipment and instruction.
Some are still suffering from the lingering effects of wartime traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, a diagnosis back in the news now after a missile attack on a U.S. base in Iraq has sent 50 service members for treatment. Instructors with Wintergreen Adaptive Sports have been specially trained to work with veterans who have suffered traumatic brain injuries and other combat injuries.
The Warriors this weekend will be joined by their family members who, like the Warriors, will receive all services without charge.
Wintergreen Adaptive Sports instructors donate their time and expertise, resort property owners provide free lodging, and Wintergreen Resort provides event and meeting space. Wintergreen Adaptive Sports raises money all year, and seeks grants, to provide this service.
Ski and snowboard lessons begin Saturday morning and last through Sunday.
Just after noon on Monday rescue crews responded to a logging accident in Beech Grove of Nelson County. A man had been severely injured when a limb fell on him while cutting a tree.
A landing zone was set up in Beech Grove on a field of the small office center near Cub Creek Road. The patient was flown out to UVA Medical center with severe life threatening injuries.
The man later died from his injuries at UVA.
More updates will be provided as we have information.
”The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Appomattox Field Office is investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday (Jan. 16, 2020) in Nelson County.
Shortly after 8:30 p.m., the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call about a shooting inside a residence in the 500 block of Hunting Lodge Road in Wingina. A Nelson County adult male forced himself into the residence. A struggle ensued with two individuals inside the residence and shots were fired.
The Nelson County man was flown to UVA Medical Center where he is being treated for life-threatening injuries.
A firearm was recovered from inside the residence. There were three adults and five juveniles inside the residence at the time. None of them was injured during the incident.
The shooting remains under investigation at this time, with the assistance of the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office. No charges have been placed.
Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police“
Above our Instagram video shot on January 16, 2020 in front of The Blue Ridge Pig.
Photo By Tommy Stafford : The sign out front says it all. For the very first time ever, Blue Ridge Pig is now accepting credit cards. Photo taken January 16, 2020.
In a move that probably doesn’t seem like much to some, Blue Ridge Pig began accepting credit / debit cards for the first time ever. They’ve been in business for decades, but this is groundbreaking especially for tourists that travel through the area and often pay with a credit card vs cash.
Stop on by and check them out, and now you can pay with your card if you don’t have the cash on you!
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A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY has been expanded to include more counties across the Central Virginia Blue Ridge Area on Saturday.
Tommy
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
133 PM EST Fri Jan 17 2020
Augusta-Rockingham-Page-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-
Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
133 PM EST Fri Jan 17 2020
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY…
* WHAT…Snow, sleet and freezing rain expected. Total snow and
sleet accumulations of less than one inch with ice accumulations
up to one tenth of an inch.
* WHERE…Portions of central, northern and western Virginia.
* WHEN…From 10 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday. Precipitation may
briefly start as snow before quickly changing to sleet and
freezing rain. Precipitation will change to rain late in the
day.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions.
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
236 PM EST Fri Jan 17 2020
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, Amherst, Bluefield, Hinton, Hix, Union,
Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
236 PM EST Fri Jan 17 2020
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM
EST SATURDAY…
* WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
up to one inch and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an
inch or less.
* WHERE…Southeast West Virginia, as well as the mountains and
foothills of northwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia.
* WHEN…From 5 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS…Expect slippery and potentially hazardous travel
conditions beginning early Saturday morning through early
evening.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow…sleet…or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities…and use caution while
driving.
Photo By Stuart Smith : Traffic was at a standstill for over two hours Tuesday afternoon on Route 29 SB near the Albemarle / Nelson line after tractor trailer jackknifed. It was just one of dozens of accidents across the area. Photo taken Tuesday – January 7, 2020.
Central Virginia Blue Ridge
A brief but intense snowfall dumped anywhere from 2-4 inches of snow across the area on Tuesday. Early in the morning not much was happening. By mid morning that changed dramatically as snow was falling, heavy at times, across the area.
Via NWS : A Winter Weather Advisory has been expanded to additional counties including Nelson & Wintergreen. In effect Tuesday January 7, 2020. Click image above for absolute latest details.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
215 AM EST Tue Jan 7 2020
Augusta-Rockingham-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Orange-
Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton-
215 AM EST Tue Jan 7 2020
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS
MORNING TO 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3
inches, with locally 3 to 5 inches across the higher
elevations.
* WHERE…The central Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Mountains,
Potomac Highlands of Virginia, and portions of central
Virginia.
* WHEN…From 8 AM to 4 PM EST Tuesday. The heaviest snow is
expected between 11 AM and 2 PM late Tuesday morning into
Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS…Snow covered and slippery roads are expected,
especially around midday Tuesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snow rates could exceed one inch per hour
with visibility around one-quarter mile at times.
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
255 AM EST Tue Jan 7 2020
…TRAVEL WILL BE IMPACTED BY A PERIOD OF SNOW THIS MORNING…
.Low pressure moves from the Tennessee Valley east across the
North Carolina and Virginia border this afternoon. With
temperatures at or below freezing, precipitation will be in the
form of snow this morning, before changing to rain or ending early
in the afternoon.
VAZ013-014-016-017-022-032>034-045>047-071600-
/O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0002.200107T1200Z-200107T2100Z/
Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-
Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-
Including the cities of Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Galax,
Floyd, Roanoke, Salem, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Lynchburg,
and Appomattox
255 AM EST Tue Jan 7 2020
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS
MORNING TO 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two
inches.
* WHERE…Southwest Virginia and Virginia Piedmont.
* WHEN…From 7 AM this morning to 4 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
The public is encouraged to report snowfall amounts to the
National Weather Service via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov…through
Facebook or Twitter…or by calling 1…8 6 6…2 1 5…4 3 2 4.
Pictures are greatly appreciated.
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URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
255 AM EST Tue Jan 7 2020
…TRAVEL WILL BE IMPACTED BY A PERIOD OF SNOW THIS MORNING…
.Low pressure moves from the Tennessee Valley east across the
North Carolina and Virginia border this afternoon. With
temperatures at or below freezing, precipitation will be in the
form of snow this morning, before changing to rain or ending early
in the afternoon.
VAZ011-018>020-023-024-035-WVZ043-044-507-508-071600-
/O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0002.200107T1200Z-200107T2100Z/
Giles-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Amherst-
Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Pearisburg, New Castle, Clifton Forge,
Covington, Hot Springs, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista,
Amherst, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs,
Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
255 AM EST Tue Jan 7 2020
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS
MORNING TO 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches,
with locally higher amounts north of I-64.
* WHERE…Southeast West Virginia, the Alleghanys, southern
Shenandoah Valley, and Blue Ridge mountains north of Peaks of
Otter.
* WHEN…From 7 AM this morning to 4 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
The public is encouraged to report snowfall amounts to the
National Weather Service via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov…through
Facebook or Twitter…or by calling 1…8 6 6…2 1 5…4 3 2 4.
Pictures are greatly appreciated.
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
335 AM EST Mon Jan 6 2020
…Accumulating Snow Likely on Tuesday…
.A vigorous upper-level disturbance will move across the
region Tuesday, moving east of the forecast area by Tuesday
evening. This disturbance will combine with ample moisture and
below freezing temperatures Tuesday morning to bring a quick
round of snow to the area beginning in the west just before
daybreak spreading into the eastern areas by mid to late morning,
then tapering off from the west during the afternoon.
Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches will be possible generally
along and northwest of a line from Boone, to Hillsville, to
Roanoke, to Lynchburg. South of this line, mixed winter
precipitation of sleet and snow is expected with total
accumulations of winter precipitation expected to be less than 1
inch before the precipitation mixes with and changes to rain
during the late morning and early afternoon. Isolated 4 inch snow
totals will be possible near the North Carolina/Tennessee/Virginia
border from Boone to Whitetop, as well as in West Virginia from
Flat Top to Rainelle and Quinwood.
Giles-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-
Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Campbell-
Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Pearisburg, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg,
Galax, Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs,
Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Rocky Mount,
Amherst, Lynchburg, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg,
White Sulphur Springs, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
335 AM EST Mon Jan 6 2020
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST
TUESDAY…
* WHAT…Mostly snow, but some sleet expected. Total snow and
sleet accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.
* WHERE…Portions of central, south central, southwest and west
central Virginia and southeast West Virginia.
* WHEN…From 7 AM to 4 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning and afternoon commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Untreated roads and
walkways will become snow and sleet covered and thus hazardous.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
After many days of rainy and mild weather, temps finally cooperated and allowed the crews at Wintergreen Resort to turn the snowmaking machines back on! This video was shot on Sunday – January 5, 2020.
We might even get a little snow to boot early Tuesday morning!
