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Wintergreen Mountain : Snow & Road Report From Weather Watcher, John Taylor

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John Taylor wrote:
At 6:45 PM 1.20.08

Wednesday night, Rt 664 from Beech Grove to WG gatehouse was heavily
treated with abrasives and chemicals. Wet. Temps in upper 30s.

Wintergreen Drive from the Gatehouse to the Mountain Inn and beyond – also
heavily treated and wet. Temps in mid to upper 20’s.

Roads on Devils Knob such as Blue Ridge Drive and WG Drive beyond Wintergarden
– heavily treated but generally snow covered. There has not been enough traffic
action to work the chemicals in. Very drivable — use caution.

It looks like 2″ of snow has accumulated on the parked cars.

That said, the NW sky is clear and we can see the moon!

Wintergreen, VA Weather : Wednesday : Snow Showers Developing : Watching Possible Winter Storm By Thursday PM?

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UPDATE Nelson County Life Magazine HERE
Weathercast by Tommy Stafford, Nelson County Life Magazine

DON’T WANT TO READ TODAY’S WEATHER?
LISTEN BY HITTING THE BUTTON.
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Vanripers
Photography By Tommy Stafford
Nelson County Life Magazine ©2008
Memories of Vanriper’s Lake
Afton, Virginia

–Tuesday’s High / Low at NCL-Nelson County Life Magazine in the Rockfish Valley : 49°/26° – RAIN: 0.00
–Tuesday’s High / Low at NCL-Wintergreen Nature Foundation on Devil’s Knob @ Wintergreen Mountain : 35°/19° – RAIN: 0.00
–Tuesday’s High / Low at NCL-Hatcreek Farm on Horseshoe Mountain @ Roseland, VA : 50°/25° – RAIN: 0.00
–Tuesday’s High / Low at NCL-Wintergreen Winery @ Beech Grove, VA : 49°/27° – RAIN: 0.00
–Tuesday’s High / Low at NCL-Tiger Fuel @ Lovingston, VA : 47°/29° – RAIN: 0.00
–Tuesday’s High / Low at NCL-Delfosse Winery & Vineyard @ Faber, VA : 50°/30° – RAIN: 0.00
–Tuesday’s High / Low at NCL-Mini Tara Vineyards @ Arrington, VA : 45°/?° – RAIN: 0.00

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Click the image above for the ski and slope conditions at Wintergreen Resort.

Andy Vertical
We continue our look and listen this week with Andy Waldeck of Arrington. Be sure to scroll to the bottom to read more about Andy and stick around at the end of today’s audio cast to hear more.

Tuesday was sunny for most of the day but very breezy with cool winds. The mercury struggled to make it to 50° for an afternoon high at our NCL-Hatcreek Farm site in Roseland. Other sites only made it into the 40’s and on the mountain it was mid 30’s for an afternoon high. We have a shot at some snow showers Wednesday afternoon, but it looks like the majority of the more significant flakes will be to our north and west. I can’t rule out a dusting in the mountains, but the weather maker we all should be watching is out about 24-36 hours out . A more potent winter system is aiming for Central Virginia Thursday evening possibly lasting all the way into Saturday morning. It looks like we’ll start with some snow and end up with some freezing rain.

This is still a bit to far out to have any certainty, but this one definitely warrants watching. I’ll post any new information as it becomes available. Today look for mostly cloudy conditions with that chance for a rain snow mix. By Thursday current thinking has us mostly sunny early, then partly cloudy but very cold with afternoon highs only reaching the mid 30’s in the valley. By Thursday night that’s when it looks like the next round of frozen precip would begin.

In the Tuesday evening Hazardous Weather Outlook the NWS references this possibility:

WAVES OF LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE SOUTH OF THE REGION THURSDAY
NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY. THESE WAVES MAY LEAD TO A PROLONGED
PERIOD OF WINTRY PRECIPITATION THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY.
THIS INCLUDES THE POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW
AND…OR ICE.

Check back here often on Wednesday through the weekend for any advisories that might be issued. They’ll appear under the cover photo on the upper left in that alerts section.

Regional Current Surface Map via wunderground

Looking Ahead

And for those of you keeping score at home check the detailed numbers at any of our reporting NCL-Weathernet Stations for real up to the minute live weather data and detailed information including highs, lows, wind speeds, rainfall and much, much more, simply use the handy drop down menu on the upper left hand side of your screen.

Your Nelson County Life custom area forecast including: Paul’s Creek, Afton, Montebello, & Greenwood

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with snow showers early morning then rain & snow likely in the afternoon. Little to no accumulation in the valley.
* Highs Valley: 44-47°
*On the mountains: 27-30° Snow likely with an inch of accumulation possible, more likely points near & north of I-64 & Skyline.
*Winds: SW 10-15 MPH gusting to 35 MPH by afternoon.
*OVERNIGHT:Mostly cloudy early, light snow showers then partly cloudy & cold. Lows valley: 20-23° : Mountains: 9-12° : Winds: NW 10-15 MPH

Thursday: Mostly sunny early morning then mostly cloudy and continued cold.
* Highs Valley: 34-37°
*On the mountains: 23-26°
*Winds: NE-5 MPH
*OVERNIGHT: Cloudy with snow showers early, then sleet, freezing rain & snow after midnight. Lows valley: 25-28° : Mountains: 18-21° : Winds: SE-5 MPH.

Friday: Look for rain, sleet and freezing rain continuing. Depending on temperatures significant accumulations of snow or ice could occur. We’ll keep an eye on it. By the weekend look for showers by Saturday afternoon, with partly sunny skies by Sunday.

Showers may reenter the forecast again by Monday night.

Andy Waldeck takes us out with Victory March, a cut from his 2004 CD, Offering.

Have a great Wednesday everyone!
Know your Nelson.COM

Andy Bike
Learn more about Andy by clicking here.

Returning to DC, Andy formed his first original music band called Egypt. The idea was simple, Heavy funk riffs ,a la Parliament Funkadelic, mixed with the youthful energy of bands at the time (Living Color, Chili peppers etc.) This band brought the songwriting skills out of Andy, and he began to love the crafting of a song as much as he loved the delivery.

After Egypt broke up, Andy switched to rhythm guitar, re-made himself as a lead singer and Earth to Andy was born. The awesome pop power of this band was easily visible, and within a short year they had signed a management contract with Coran Capshaws ,Red Light Management. New recordings were made, and found their way into the hands and ears of Warner Bros. boutique label Giant Records. A deal was signed and Earth to Andy was on the way. They spent 2 months in L.A. with producer Nick Launay making Chronicle Kings, which brought critical acclaim for its Beatles meets Soundgarden energy.

After several single releases and some solid countywide touring with the likes of Stone Temple Pilots, Fuel, and Tonic. Giant records folded. This was the beginning of the end for Earth to Andy. Unable to get back on their feet, find a new label and continue on productively, they disbanded in 2003. Becoming a solo acoustic artist was the last thing anyone really expected from this consummate rocker/band leader, so that’s what he did. The essence of a song is really felt when it can be played on acoustic guitar,and sung,and understood.

In 2004 Andy released “Offering”, an acoustic EP that showcased the artist in him. Songs are stripped bare of the sonic trimmings, and left naked for the listener to interpret.

Andy has always been about the songs. Early in 2006 he began recording with a new design in mind. A full length, full instrumentation CD with most of the parts being played by him. He wisely enlisted the help of drummer extraordinaire and good friend Nate Brown, who’s work with Andy’s songs has been nothing short of amazing. The process has become a rebirth for Andy. A return to the sounds and grooves that have shaped his musical image. Titled “Long on Summer” and set for fall 2006 release, this work is his finest moment yet, and is sure to bring the attention this artist so rightly deserves.

Wintergreen, VA Weather : Tuesday : Mostly Sunny, Cool and Breezy : Snow By Wednesday PM?

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UPDATE Nelson County Life Magazine HERE
Weathercast by Tommy Stafford, Nelson County Life Magazine

DON’T WANT TO READ TODAY’S WEATHER?
LISTEN BY HITTING THE BUTTON.
BE SURE TO LISTEN TO THIS WEEK’S FEATURED MUSIC ARTIST, ANDY WALDECK OF ARRINGTON AT THE END OF TODAY’S CAST.

Jude on Humpback Rocks
Photography By Yvette Stafford
Nelson County Life Magazine ©2008
Moxi The Dog on Humpback Rocks
Wintergreen Mountain, Virginia

–Monday’s High / Low at NCL-Nelson County Life Magazine in the Rockfish Valley : 71°/40° – RAIN: 0.45
–Monday’s High / Low at NCL-Wintergreen Nature Foundation on Devil’s Knob @ Wintergreen Mountain : 58°/27° – RAIN: 0.53
–Monday’s High / Low at NCL-Hatcreek Farm on Horseshoe Mountain @ Roseland, VA : 68°/36° – RAIN: 0.71
–Monday’s High / Low at NCL-Wintergreen Winery @ Beech Grove, VA : 67°/42° – RAIN: 0.63
–Monday’s High / Low at NCL-Tiger Fuel @ Lovingston, VA : 67°/43° – RAIN: 0.00
–Monday’s High / Low at NCL-Delfosse Winery & Vineyard @ Faber, VA : 67°/41° – RAIN: 0.00
–Monday’s High / Low at NCL-Mini Tara Vineyards @ Arrington, VA : 55°/40° – RAIN: 0.00

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Click the image above for the ski and slope conditions at Wintergreen Resort.

Andy Vertical
We continue our look and listen this week with Andy Waldeck of Arrington. Be sure to scroll to the bottom to read more about Andy and stick around at the end of today’s audiocast to hear a cut from his latest CD!

Thanks again to Yvette for today’s weather photo. This is another of the unpublished photos from this month’s cover story in the February issue of NCL. That’s Moxi along for the hike back when she shot the cover photo for the current issue.

Wow! Talk about an early peek at spring, Monday was it. Check out some of the afternoon high temperatures from our NCL Weathernet stations linked just below today’s weather photo. We reached a high of 71° here at NCL in Greenfield, before winds and cooler temps started moving in. Overnight Monday into Tuesday morning things really began cooling off. We won’t feel much of a warm up today either as cool winds will keep the temperatures down in the 40’s for valley locations and in the mid 30’s for the mountains. By week’s end things get a little more interesting. We certainly will have some pretty cold temps in place and several things are lining up to possibly create a winter storm. I always look for the subtle hints in the NWS forecaster discussions. It’s kind of a scientific chat between forecast offices. Tuesday night this one little sentence caught my eye:

Very unsettled weather pattern expected at the end of the week…leading
to potential for significant wintry precipitation.

Does that mean we’ll get anything, not at all, but they are seeing things in the models just like me that indicates the potential is at least forming. As I say, those extended outlooks are a best guess, but I’ll keep watching over the next day or so and let you know! Wednesday even has the chance to create some wintry precipitation associated with a clipper system on the way.

Generally speaking it will be a cool, sometimes a cold week ahead, and no real warming trend of any kind until next week at the earliest.

Regional Current Surface Map via wunderground

Looking Ahead

And for those of you keeping score at home check the detailed numbers at any of our reporting NCL-Weathernet Stations for real up to the minute live weather data and detailed information including highs, lows, wind speeds, rainfall and much, much more, simply use the handy drop down menu on the upper left hand side of your screen.

Your Nelson County Life custom area forecast including: Humpback Rocks, Nellysford, Roseland, & Naked Mountain

Tuesday: Sunny, & windy, and cool.
* Highs Valley: 46-49°
*On the mountains: 33-36°
*Winds: W 10-15 MPH increasing to 15-20 and gusting to 30+ MPH by afternoon.
*OVERNIGHT: Mostly clear early then partly cloudy. Lows valley: 24-27° : Mountains: 17-20° : Winds: SW 5-10 MPH

Wednesday: Partly sunny with a chance for rain & snow showers by afternoon. (Bears watching)
* Highs Valley: 44-47°
*On the mountains: 31-34°
*Winds: W 10-20 MPH
*OVERNIGHT: Lingering snow showers then partly cloudy. Lows valley: 21-24° : Mountains: 11-14° : Winds: NW 5-10 MPH.

The remainder of the week: Thursday, looks partly sunny with valley highs in the upper 30’s & mountains around 30°. Snow showers in the forecast by nightfall Thursday with overnight lows in the low 20’s mountains and upper 20’s valley. The chance for rain and snow continues right into Saturday as a more significant system may impact the area by week’s end.

Andy Waldeck takes us out with Those Days Are Gone, a cut from his latest CD, Long on Summer.

Have a great Tuesday everyone!
Know your Nelson.COM

Andy Bike
Learn more about Andy by clicking here.

Returning to DC, Andy formed his first original music band called Egypt. The idea was simple, Heavy funk riffs ,a la Parliament Funkadelic, mixed with the youthful energy of bands at the time (Living Color, Chili peppers etc.) This band brought the songwriting skills out of Andy, and he began to love the crafting of a song as much as he loved the delivery.

After Egypt broke up, Andy switched to rhythm guitar, re-made himself as a lead singer and Earth to Andy was born. The awesome pop power of this band was easily visible, and within a short year they had signed a management contract with Coran Capshaws ,Red Light Management. New recordings were made, and found their way into the hands and ears of Warner Bros. boutique label Giant Records. A deal was signed and Earth to Andy was on the way. They spent 2 months in L.A. with producer Nick Launay making Chronicle Kings, which brought critical acclaim for its Beatles meets Soundgarden energy.

After several single releases and some solid countywide touring with the likes of Stone Temple Pilots, Fuel, and Tonic. Giant records folded. This was the beginning of the end for Earth to Andy. Unable to get back on their feet, find a new label and continue on productively, they disbanded in 2003. Becoming a solo acoustic artist was the last thing anyone really expected from this consummate rocker/band leader, so that’s what he did. The essence of a song is really felt when it can be played on acoustic guitar,and sung,and understood.

In 2004 Andy released “Offering”, an acoustic EP that showcased the artist in him. Songs are stripped bare of the sonic trimmings, and left naked for the listener to interpret.

Andy has always been about the songs. Early in 2006 he began recording with a new design in mind. A full length, full instrumentation CD with most of the parts being played by him. He wisely enlisted the help of drummer extraordinaire and good friend Nate Brown, who’s work with Andy’s songs has been nothing short of amazing. The process has become a rebirth for Andy. A return to the sounds and grooves that have shaped his musical image. Titled “Long on Summer” and set for fall 2006 release, this work is his finest moment yet, and is sure to bring the attention this artist so rightly deserves.

Datebook : Nearby : Volvo of Charlottesville : 4th Annual Drive For Life : Feb 16-29 2008

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4th Annual Drive for Life
To Benefit Pediatric Cancer Research at UVA
February 16-29

Join Volvo of Charlottesville as we kick off our annual Drive for Life! From February 16-29, we will donate $20 for every new car test drive and $100 for every new car sale to the Jennifer Fund, which supports pediatric cancer research and education at the UVA Children’s Hospital. There will be giveaways and live radio broadcasts throughout the event.

Please help us support this wonderful cause!

Wintergreen Members Get a Discount on Any New Volvo!
The Official Vehicle of Wintergreen Resort

Wintergreen, VA Weather : Monday : Partly Sunny, Temps Falling, Breezy : Snow Later In The Week?

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UPDATE Nelson County Life Magazine HERE
Weathercast by Tommy Stafford, Nelson County Life Magazine

Copy Updated: 11:20 AM EDT 1.18.08
Look for temperatures to begin falling throughout the afternoon after reaching a high of 71° around 11:00 AM this morning.

DON’T WANT TO READ TODAY’S WEATHER?
LISTEN BY HITTING THE BUTTON.
BE SURE TO LISTEN TO THIS WEEK’S FEATURED MUSIC ARTIST, ANDY WALDECK OF ARRINGTON AT THE END OF TODAY’S CAST.

Humpback Hike
Photography By Yvette Stafford
Nelson County Life Magazine ©2008
Hike Along Humpback Rocks
Wintergreen Mountain, Virginia

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Click the image above for the ski and slope conditions at Wintergreen Resort.

Andy History
Today we kick off the week with Andy Waldeck of Arrington. Yep, he’s the husband of Jenn Rhubright we heard from a few weeks ago. Andy Waldeck was born in Milwaukee,Wisconsin. He became fascinated with music at an early age listening to, and eventually stealing, his parents folk and jazz records! After high school, and many teenage rock, jazz,and pop gigs, he turned his eyes eastward. He enrolled in Boston’s Berklee College of Music, thinking it might be a good time to try the “traditional” approach to music education again. He was wrong. After one semester at the famed music school, he left and moved with his family to Washington D.C.s Northern Virginia suburbs. This is where the real story begins. Shortly after arriving in D.C. Andy joined a top-40 touring band playing all the dark dance halls throughout the south east. He lived, loved, and learned on the road from then on. Playing 6 nights a week, the work was grueling , but the payoff was greater still. Andy developed chops and showmanship that would stay with him throughout his musical life.

Andy’s always been about the songs. Early in 2006 he began recording with a new design in mind. A full length, full instrumentation CD with most of the parts being played by him. He wisely enlisted the help of drummer extraordinaire and good friend Nate Brown, who’s work with Andy’s songs has been nothing short of amazing. The process has become a rebirth for Andy. A return to the sounds and grooves that have shaped his musical image. Titled “Long on Summer” and released in 2006. This work is his finest moment yet!

Scroll to the bottom of this weathercast for more on Andy and be sure to listen to his music at the end of today’s weather!

–Sunday’s High / Low at NCL-Nelson County Life Magazine in the Rockfish Valley : 43°/32° – RAIN: 0.10
–Sunday’s High / Low at NCL-Wintergreen Nature Foundation on Devil’s Knob @ Wintergreen Mountain : 45°/27° – RAIN: 0.37
–Sunday’s High / Low at NCL-Hatcreek Farm on Horseshoe Mountain @ Roseland, VA : 46°/38° – RAIN: 0.10
–Sunday’s High / Low at NCL-Wintergreen Winery @ Beech Grove, VA : 44°/40° – RAIN: 0.18
–Sunday’s High / Low at NCL-Tiger Fuel @ Lovingston, VA : 44°/38° – RAIN: 0.00
–Sunday’s High / Low at NCL-Delfosse Winery & Vineyard @ Faber, VA : 47°/38° – RAIN: 0.00
–Sunday’s High / Low at NCL-Mini Tara Vineyards @ Arrington, VA : 41°/38° – RAIN: 0.00

Thanks to Yvette for today’s weather photo from the hike at Humpback Rocks off of the BRP. This is one of the unpublished photos from this month’s cover story in the February issue of NCL. Incidentally, if you read the story on page 12, have we got some new and mysterious information forthcoming in our March issue regarding that plane wreckage. We’re still getting all of the info, but be looking for the update next month!

Sunday you wouldn’t have been able to take that kind of hike in the mountains, at least not with that view! For much of the day the peaks were in the clouds with drizzle and fog as the big weather features. Temps didn’t really go anywhere either with all of the cloud cover. A warm front that moved north through our area overnight Sunday will keep mild air in the region and allow the temps to get around the 60° mark Monday before colder air moves in overnight. Some thunder even moved into some areas Sunday night and very early Monday morning with enough instability in the atmosphere to have a clap here or there.

We’ll see some sunshine throughout the afternoon Monday, but winds will be kicking up as well, colder air filters in Monday night with cool temps on Tuesday. Rain or snow is on the forecast beginning Wednesday night with unsettled weather for the remainder of the week into next weekend.

Regional Current Surface Map via wunderground

Looking Ahead

And for those of you keeping score at home check the detailed numbers at any of our reporting NCL-Weathernet Stations for real up to the minute live weather data and detailed information including highs, lows, wind speeds, rainfall and much, much more, simply use the handy drop down menu on the upper left hand side of your screen.

Your Nelson County Life custom area forecast including: The BRP, Arrington, Faber, & Crozet

Monday – President’s Day: Mostly cloudy early with rain showers, then partly sunny, mild, and windy
* Highs Valley: 59-62 65-70°
*On the mountains: 48-51 55-60°
*Winds: W 10-20 MPH gusting to 30 MPH
*OVERNIGHT: Partly cloudy and cooler. Lows valley: 28-31° : Mountains: 21-24° : Winds: W 10-15 MPH

Tuesday: Mostly sunny & cool. Breezy. Cold on the mountains.
* Highs Valley: 44-47°
*On the mountains: 33-36°
*Winds: W 15-20 MPH
*OVERNIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows valley: 25-28° : Mountains: 19-22° : Winds: W 10-15 MPH becoming S at 5 MPH after midnight.

The remainder of the week: looks mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers Wednesday afternoon in the mountains, and in the valley overnight. Temps generally in the mid 40’s to low 50’s, overnight lows in the low and mid 20’s mountains to mid 20’s & low 30’s valley through the end of the week. Each day has the chance for rain or snow through Saturday night of next weekend.

Andy Waldeck takes us out with Ordinary Men, a cut from his latest CD, Long on Summer.

Have a great Monday everyone!
Know your Nelson.COM

Andy Bike
Learn more about Andy by clicking here.

Returning to DC, Andy formed his first original music band called Egypt. The idea was simple, Heavy funk riffs ,a la Parliament Funkadelic, mixed with the youthful energy of bands at the time (Living Color, Chili peppers etc.) This band brought the songwriting skills out of Andy, and he began to love the crafting of a song as much as he loved the delivery.

After Egypt broke up, Andy switched to rhythm guitar, re-made himself as a lead singer and Earth to Andy was born. The awesome pop power of this band was easily visible, and within a short year they had signed a management contract with Coran Capshaws ,Red Light Management. New recordings were made, and found their way into the hands and ears of Warner Bros. boutique label Giant Records. A deal was signed and Earth to Andy was on the way. They spent 2 months in L.A. with producer Nick Launay making Chronicle Kings, which brought critical acclaim for its Beatles meets Soundgarden energy.

After several single releases and some solid countywide touring with the likes of Stone Temple Pilots, Fuel, and Tonic. Giant records folded. This was the beginning of the end for Earth to Andy. Unable to get back on their feet, find a new label and continue on productively, they disbanded in 2003. Becoming a solo acoustic artist was the last thing anyone really expected from this consummate rocker/band leader, so that’s what he did. The essence of a song is really felt when it can be played on acoustic guitar,and sung,and understood.

In 2004 Andy released “Offering”, an acoustic EP that showcased the artist in him. Songs are stripped bare of the sonic trimmings, and left naked for the listener to interpret.

Andy has always been about the songs. Early in 2006 he began recording with a new design in mind. A full length, full instrumentation CD with most of the parts being played by him. He wisely enlisted the help of drummer extraordinaire and good friend Nate Brown, who’s work with Andy’s songs has been nothing short of amazing. The process has become a rebirth for Andy. A return to the sounds and grooves that have shaped his musical image. Titled “Long on Summer” and set for fall 2006 release, this work is his finest moment yet, and is sure to bring the attention this artist so rightly deserves.

Roseland : Beech Grove : Monkeyclaus Gets Nice Mention : Picked Up By AP and Beyond

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REFRESH Nelson County Life Magazine HEREPhotography By Tommy Stafford
Nelson County Life Magazine ©2008
Beech Grove, Virginia

Monkeyclaus
Peter Agelasto, IV and the crew from Monkeyclaus.org in our story from 2005 about their neat operation here in Nelson County.

Congrats to our friends over at Monkeyclaus in Beech Grove! They recently appeared in a story from the News & Advance which has been picked up by several other news outlets after it hit the Associated Press Wire.

You can read much more about their unique story by clicking here.

Congrats to Peter, Sara and the entire Monkeyclaus gang!

Wintergreen, VA Weather : Weekend : Very Light Freezing Drizzle Possible Early : Rainy By Sunday Afternoon : UPDATED

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UPDATED 12:01 AM EDT 2.17.08

HEAR THIS WEEKEND’S FEATURED MUSIC ARTIST, ROBIN WYNN, BY PRESSING THE PLAY BUTTON

Skier Sunrise-CK
Photography By Christina Kline
Mountain Photographer
Nelson County Life Magazine ©2008
Skier’s Sunset
Wintergreen Mountain, Virginia

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This weekend we continue our look and listen of Robin Wynn. You’ve seen and heard Robin at many of the wine events here in Nelson or over at Rapunzel’s. Now you can hear her right here. Scroll to the bottom of this weathercast for more on Robin and be sure to listen to her music at the end of the weather.

Saturday”s High / Low at NCL-Nelson County Life Magazine in the Rockfish Valley : 55°/36
Saturday’s High / Low at NCL-Wintergreen Nature Foundation on Devil’s Knob @ Wintergreen Mountain : 48°/27°

A quick thanks to Christina Kline our Mountain Photographer, she caught this beautiful sunset over the slopes at Wintergreen. A great one Christina!

It looks as though a wintry mix is possible over the next 24-48 hours as a scenario begins playing out beginning late Saturday night into Sunday.

Saturday was a nice day, but cooler that the mid 60’s that finished up the week on Friday.

After midnight Saturday night, look for a possible very light freezing rain drizzle to move into the area, especially west of the Blue Ridge Parkway. The freezing drizzle is possible early Sunday morning before turning to plain rain later in the day Sunday as temperatures warm up enough at the surface. This is not a major event and may not even develop. However, plain rain continues into Sunday night and Monday before the system pulls away. We’ll see some sunshine Monday afternoon, but the winds will become gusty.

With changes in the weather patterns for the upcoming week, it now looks relatively unsettled for the coming days with several chances for snow and / or rain toward the end of the week as a potent storm may develop by then.

Regional Current Surface Map via wunderground

Looking Ahead

And for those of you keeping score at home check the detailed numbers at any of our reporting NCL-Weathernet Stations for real up to the minute live weather data and detailed information including highs, lows, wind speeds, rainfall and much, much more, simply use the handy drop down menu on the upper left hand side of your screen.

Your Nelson County Life custom area forecast including: Wintergreen, Afton, Montebello, & Ivy

Sunday: Mostly cloudy with light freezing drizzle possible in the morning. Widespread rain develops late afternoon.
* Highs Valley: 49-52°
*On the mountains: 43-46°
*Winds: S 5-10 MPH
*OVERNIGHT: Moderate to heavy rain and not as cold. Temps slowly rising overnight. Lows valley: 47-50° : Mountains: 42-45° : Winds: S 10-15 MPH

President’s Day: looks mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers in the morning then partly sunny & breezy. Highs in the mid 50’s valley and upper 40’s mountains. Temps will be falling throughout the afternoon.

Tuesday looks sunny & dry with snow or rain back in the forecast by Thursday evening.

Robin Wynn takes us out with Goodbye Man, a cut from her collection.

Have a great weekend everyone!
Know your Nelson.COM

You can check out and buy all of Robin’s latest CD releases here.

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Whether playing solo, or accompanied by her six-piece band, Robin Wynn’s shows are marked with high energy and good spirits, with her distinctive, smooth-like-honey/sharp-as-a-tack vocals cresting the wave. With her ear for hooks, Robin writes music you swear you’ve heard before, yet is always unique and fresh, often drawing comparisons to Bonnie Raitt and Lucinda Williams at her most “Americana,” Kim Gordon (Sonic Youth) and Liz Phair at her rockingest.

A hard-working bunch of players, Robin and her band performed over a hundred shows up and down the east coast in 2006, gathering enthusiasts at every stop. Bandmates include Lea Calvani (Dirty Dishes) on percussion and vocals, John Allietta (Thrum, Naked Puritans) on drums, Clayton Avent (Six Day Bender) on cello and guitar, Blake Wheeler (Bleak, Goldenhour) on bass and vocals, and Mark Goldstein on guitar, keyboards, and vocals.

Spring 2007 marks the release of Robin Wynn’s latest studio achievement “A Few Dusty Miles,” a full-length CD of eleven new songs which includes such favorites from her recent tour dates as the sultry ballad “Bottle,” the quirky half-time rag “Sweet Sally,” and “Soldier,” an instant pop classic that will stay in your head for days – and is also available to listen on her page at www.myspace.com/robinwynn

Nelson Novelist, Phyllis A. Whitney, Dies At 104

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Our faithful readers, Henri & Elaine Weems, noticed this today and forwarded it to us:

Thanks for letting us know!
NCL

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Novelist Phyllis A. Whitney is shown at her home in Nellysford, Va., in this 1989 file photo. Whitney, whose romantic suspense tales sold millions of copies and earned her top accolades from the Mystery Writers of America, has died. She was 104. Whitney died last Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, in a Charlottesville hospital, not far from her home in Nelson County, her son-in-law, Ed Pearson, said Thursday. (AP Photo/Ken Bennett, file) (Ken Bennett – AP) Photo courtesy: www.washingtonpost.com

Novelist Phyllis Whitney dies at 104
Friday, Feb 15, 2008 – 07:45 AM
The Associated Press

Novelist and Virginian Phyllis A. Whitney, whose romantic suspense tales sold millions of copies and earned her top accolades from the Mystery Writers of America, has died, her son-in-law said. She was 104.

Whitney died Feb. 8 in a Charlottesville hospital, not far from her home in Nelson County, said her son-in-law, Ed Pearson.

Whitney wrote more than 75 books, including three textbooks, and had about a hundred short stories published since the 1940s.

Whitney’s last novel, “Amethyst Dreams,” was published in 1997. She began working on her autobiography at 102.

In 1961, Whitney’s sixth juvenile mystery “Mystery of the Haunted Pool” received the prestigious Edgar Allan Poe Award from the Mystery Writers of America for the best children’s mystery story of the year. She won the award again three years later for her book “Mystery of the Hidden Hand.”

In 1988, Whitney was named a Grand Master, the Mystery Writers of America’s highest honor. In 1990, she received the Agatha award, for traditional mystery works typical of Agatha Christie.

Born in 1903 in Yokohama, Japan, to American parents, Whitney lived in the Philippines and China before coming to the United States at 15. She had already begun writing at the age of 12 while a student in a missionary school in China.

Earlier in her life, Whitney worked in bookstores and libraries, read manuscripts and lectured before eventually landing a job as a children’s book editor for the Chicago Sun and later in a similar job with The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Wintergreen, VA Weather : Valentine’s Day Forecast : BRP, AT & Nelson County, VA : Mostly Sunny & Breezy : Warmer Friday

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Ice Storm At Horseshoe Mountain
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This week we continue our look and listen of area music artists. Through the weekend we’ll be hearing the music of Robin Wynn. You’ve seen and heard Robin at many of the wine events here in Nelson or over at Rapunzel’s. This week you can hear her right here. Scroll to the bottom of today’s weathercast for more on Robin and be sure to listen to her music at the end of today’s weather.

Wednesday’s High / Low at NCL-Nelson County Life Magazine in the Rockfish Valley : 45°/31° – 0.16″ Rainfall
Wednesday’s High / Low at NCL-Wintergreen Nature Foundation on Devil’s Knob @ Wintergreen Mountain : 49°/18° – 0.69″ Rainfall

If you’re sick of yucky weather, hang on, we have improving conditions for the next couple of days! First, thanks to Heidi Crandall of Roseland for today’s weather photo. This is just below Horseshoe Mountain at Roseland. That’s also where our NCL-Hatcreek Farm Weathernet station lives. Heidi takes care of that station for us which reports from that end of the county. Appreciate Heidi sending that photo in to us.

That’s pretty much what it looked like for the first half of the day Wednesday. Freezing temps allowed the rain that fell overnight to coat everything on contact. It was toward midday before we finally got warm enough to begin a thaw. Ironically, it was warmer on the mountain than it was in the valley thanks to a temperature inversion. By dark yesterday we saw some light snow falling across the area with gusty NW winds.

Thursday promises to be a much nicer day as sunshine works in, but it will still feel pretty chilly with breezy winds blowing from the NW in the morning gusting as high as 30 MPH. By afternoon the winds die down a bit and become more southerly setting up a pretty nice Friday with highs in the mid 50’s in the valley. The holiday weekend looks dry until Sunday afternoon and evening when rain moves back in.

Regional Current Surface Map via wunderground

Looking Ahead

And for those of you keeping score at home check the detailed numbers at any of our reporting NCL-Weathernet Stations for real up to the minute live weather data and detailed information including highs, lows, wind speeds, rainfall and much, much more, simply use the handy drop down menu on the upper left hand side of your screen.

Your Nelson County Life custom area forecast including: Roseland, Arrington, Avon, & Crozet

Thursday: Becoming mostly sunny by noon. Breezy in the morning.
* Highs Valley: 47-50°
*On the mountains: 38-41°
*Winds: NW 10-15 and gusty – becoming S in the afternoon
*OVERNIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows valley: 26-29° : Mountains: 23-26° : Winds: SW-5 MPH

Friday: Mostly sunny early then becoming mostly cloudy. Warmer
* Highs Valley: 54-57°
*On the mountains: 48-51°
*Winds: SW 5-10 MPH
*OVERNIGHT: Mostly cloudy early then partly cloudy. Lows valley: 26-29° : Mountains: 21-24° : Winds: NW 5-10 MPH

The holiday weekend: looks dry and cool on Saturday with rain back in the forecast by Sunday afternoon into Monday.

Robin Wynn takes us out with Bottle, a cut from her collection.

Have a great Thursday everyone!
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You can check out and buy all of Robin’s latest CD releases here.

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Whether playing solo, or accompanied by her six-piece band, Robin Wynn’s shows are marked with high energy and good spirits, with her distinctive, smooth-like-honey/sharp-as-a-tack vocals cresting the wave. With her ear for hooks, Robin writes music you swear you’ve heard before, yet is always unique and fresh, often drawing comparisons to Bonnie Raitt and Lucinda Williams at her most “Americana,” Kim Gordon (Sonic Youth) and Liz Phair at her rockingest.

A hard-working bunch of players, Robin and her band performed over a hundred shows up and down the east coast in 2006, gathering enthusiasts at every stop. Bandmates include Lea Calvani (Dirty Dishes) on percussion and vocals, John Allietta (Thrum, Naked Puritans) on drums, Clayton Avent (Six Day Bender) on cello and guitar, Blake Wheeler (Bleak, Goldenhour) on bass and vocals, and Mark Goldstein on guitar, keyboards, and vocals.

Spring 2007 marks the release of Robin Wynn’s latest studio achievement “A Few Dusty Miles,” a full-length CD of eleven new songs which includes such favorites from her recent tour dates as the sultry ballad “Bottle,” the quirky half-time rag “Sweet Sally,” and “Soldier,” an instant pop classic that will stay in your head for days – and is also available to listen on her page at www.myspace.com/robinwynn

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