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.
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/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!
In what’s become our annual tradition here at BRL, enjoy this special radio interview from the December 2011 Christmas season as Nelson native Earl Hamner, Jr. talks with BRL Publisher Tommy Stafford and Memphis KWAM 990 Radio host, Earle Farrell. Press the orange play button above and listen for over an hour as Earl reminisces about his career, life in the Virginia Blue Ridge and more.
And be sure to check out one of our favorite recipes for the Christmas season. Applesauce cake made by Earl’s mother. Click here to view that.
Be sure to listen toward the end as Earl reads a special Christmas tribute remarking about the late Will Geer who played Grandpa Walton.
Copyright : Nelson County Life / Blue Ridge Life 2005-2019 : Mrs. Madeline Grant in our November 2005 cover story about the Montebello Country Story. Mrs. Grant passed away within the past day or so.
Montebello
Nelson County, Virginia
Back in the fall of 2005 just months after launching our charter magazine, Nelson County Life, we did a story on one of the most notable landmarks in Central Virginia not far off of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Montebello Country Store has been around for more than a century! Sadly, we learned about the passing of the store’s matriarch, Mrs. Madeline Grant. Though she retired back in the early 90s, Mrs. Grant was still a fixture at the store and would be seen there often in the following years.
Below, Montebello Camping & Fishing Resort made the announcement of Mrs. Grant’s passing on their Facebook page.
The cover from our November 2005 story about the Montebello Country Store and Mrs Grant.Copyright : Nelson County Life / Blue Ridge Life 2005-2019 : Mrs. Madeline Grant in our November 2005 cover story about the Montebello Country Store. Mrs. Grant passed away within the past day or so. Click on image above to enlarge and read.
The remainder of our story on Mrs. Grant in the November 2005 issue of then Nelson County Life Magazine long before we became Blue Ridge Life. Click on image above to enlarge and read.
RIP Mrs. Grant, we will miss you, along with thousands of others that got to know you over the decades. Our deepest thoughts and hugs to everyone at the country store.
At 3:55 p.m. Friday (Dec. 20), Virginia State Police Trooper J.P. Campbell responded to a crash involving a horse-drawn buggy in Buckingham County. The crash occurred on Route 60 near High School Road.
The buggy was traveling east on Route 60 when it was struck from the rear by an eastbound 2015 Chevrolet Silverado pickup.The buggy was equipped with flashing lights and a reflective triangle.
The driver of the Silverado, George M. Lee, 67, of Buckingham, Va., was not injured in the crash.
There was a Buckingham County family of six riding in the enclosed, two-horse buggy. John Yoder, 36, who was seated outside, was thrown from the buggy when it was struck. Four children – two boys and two girls ranging in age from 2 years to 10 years old were transported to UVA Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries. Sylvia Yoder, 31, was transported to UVA Medical Center and succumbed to her injuries Saturday morning (Dec. 21).
Lee was charged with reckless driving. Alcohol was not a factor in the crash, which remains under investigation.
One of the two horses had to be euthanized at the scene. The other horse was transported from the scene by a vet for treatment of injuries sustained in the crash.
Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police
For the absolute latest updates from NWS, click on the image above.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
941 PM EST THU DEC 12 2019
AUGUSTA-ROCKINGHAM-NELSON-ALBEMARLE-GREENE-WESTERN HIGHLAND-
EASTERN HIGHLAND-CENTRAL VIRGINIA BLUE RIDGE-WESTERN PENDLETON-
EASTERN PENDLETON-
941 PM EST THU DEC 12 2019
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 3 PM
EST FRIDAY…
* WHAT…FREEZING RAIN EXPECTED. TOTAL ICE ACCUMULATIONS OF UP
TO ONE TENTH OF AN INCH.
* WHERE…PORTIONS OF THE POTOMAC HIGHLANDS IN WEST VIRGINIA AND
VIRGINIA, AND THE CENTRAL SHENANDOAH VALLEY OF VIRGINIA.
* WHEN…FROM 4 AM TO 3 PM EST FRIDAY.
* IMPACTS…VERY SLIPPERY SIDEWALKS, ROADS AND BRIDGES ARE
POSSIBLE. THE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS COULD IMPACT THE MORNING
COMMUTE.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…FREEZING RAIN DURING THE MORNING WILL
GRADUALLY CHANGE TO RAIN THROUGHOUT THE AFTERNOON.
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
335 PM EST Thu Dec 12 2019
…Freezing rain is expected tonight into Friday morning…
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-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-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-
Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Danbury,
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, Bluefield, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg,
White Sulphur Springs, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
335 PM EST Thu Dec 12 2019
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
3 PM EST FRIDAY…
* WHAT…Freezing rain. Freezing rain will start with a brief mix
of sleet and snow. Total snow and sleet accumulations less than
one inch. Ice accumulations of up to two tenths of an inch.
Locally higher amounts are likely along the Blue Ridge.
* WHERE…The mountains and foothills of southwest Virginia,
northwest North Carolina and southeast West Virginia.
* WHEN…From midnight tonight to 3 PM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS…Travel will be hazardous. Isolated power outages and
tree damage. Bridges, overpasses, untreated roads and sidewalks,
and lesser used secondary roads will be slippery. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Friday morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Slow down and use extra 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.
Thanks to Scott Folsom for the photo : A cold rain was falling early Sunday morning down in the valley, but up top in the higher elevations ice was forming as temperatures hovered around the freezing mark. December 1, 2019
Devils Knob
Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, Virginia
December started off with a cold rain for most people across the Blue Ridge, but if you are in the higher elevations ice has been forming on exposed surfaces like trees and railings. Scott Folsom sent us this photo Sunday morning. He tells us it’s, “Devils Knob near Summit Lane at 08:45.” Devils Knob is anywhere from 3200′ to nearly 4000′ depending on the location up there.
Around 7:25 am, Albemarle County Police Officers responded to a call of a male discovered trapped under an ATV off Parsons Green Lane in the Crozet area. Chad D. Ervin, 44 years old, of Charlottesville, was declared dead on-scene. The cause of the crash is not known at this time.
This is an ongoing investigation. No further information will be released at this time.
