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Hear That Big Clap Of Thunder Last Night? Here’s The Lightning Strike!

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Hear That Big Clap Of Thunder Last Night? Here’s The Lightning Strike!
Photo By John Holman : Lots of people reported hearing an extremely loud boom of thunder on Wednesday night during the rain / sleet event near Nellysford. John Holman of Stoney Creek found where the lightning hit during the storm. This was Stoney Creek West near Wood Nettle. John says it hit two trees. February 21, 2019

Stoney Creek / Nellysford
Nelson County, VA

Though thunder and lightning are rare during the winter months it does occur. The last couple of nights folks living in Nelson and nearby have experienced lightning and thunder during snow, sleet and freezing rain. Wednesday night people were surprised to hear a loud boom. Some thinking it was an explosion. Actually, it was thunder after a large lightning strike in Stoney Creek of Nellysford.

A closer look reveals where the lightning struck Wednesday night while sleet and freezing rain were falling. This is in Stoney Creek of Nellysford. The photo was taken the next morning on Thursday – February 21, 2019.

“Rocks and dirt were blown out 30 feet,” John Holman of Stoney Creek told us when he sent these photos along.

Thankfully we get a brief break from rain but more is on the way arrive

News Alert : Nelson : Jackknifed Semi Partially Blocks Route 151 in Afton (Roadway Clear 2:12 PM)

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News Alert : Nelson : Jackknifed Semi Partially Blocks Route 151 in Afton (Roadway Clear 2:12 PM)
Photos By John & Nancy Hellerman : ©2019 Blue Ridge Magazine : A jackknifed semi rig is just one of many accidents that have been happening acorss the area after a wintry mix of ice and snow hit the area overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. This was around 12:30 Wednesday afternoon on Route 151 in Nelson County near Goodwin Creek. The northbound lane was blocked around that time. February 20, 2019.

Afton
Nelson County, Virginia

Updated 2:12 PM – Roadway is now clear and open

The northbound lane of Route 151 near Goodwin Creek (that’s just north of Silverback Distillery and just south of the old Small’s / Patrick Brother’s Grocery) was blocked early Wednesday afternoon when a semi jackknifed at that location. This was just one of several accidents across the area due to ice and snow that fell overnight.

A crew from Wintergreen Fire & Rescue directs traffic around the semi accident on 151 in Afton – Wednesday afternoon – February 20, 2019
The northbound lane of 151 was blocked from the jackknifed semi early Wednesday afternoon – February 20, 2019.

No work on how long the cleanup and delays will be. We will keep you updated as we know.

Becerra Lawn Care : WINTER STORM WARNING : Tonight Into Wednesday Night

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Becerra Lawn Care : WINTER STORM WARNING : Tonight Into Wednesday Night
For the absolute latest updates from NWS, click on the image above.

AREA CLOSINGS & DELAYS
Area closings and / or delays for places east of the Blue Ridge Parkway via CBS19 News in Charlottesville.

Area closings and / or delays for places west of the BRP via WHSV3 Harrisonburg.

Additional closings and or delays for areas south of Nelson but clicking here via WDBJ7.

WINTER STORM WARNING
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
207 PM EST Tue Feb 19 2019

Augusta-Rockingham-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Western Highland-
Eastern Highland-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton–
207 PM EST Tue Feb 19 2019

…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 PM EST WEDNESDAY…

* WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
accumulations of 4 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of one
tenth to two tenths of an inch expected.

* WHERE…Portions of central and western Virginia as well as
portions of eastern West Virginia.

* WHEN…From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Wednesday. Snow will
overspread the area late this evening, and mix with and change
to sleet and freezing rain Wednesday morning. The heaviest snow
is likely in the pre-dawn hours Wednesday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Travel could be very difficult. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible.

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
324 PM EST Tue Feb 19 2019

…Expect winter weather this evening into late Wednesday…

.A strong area of high pressure will shift into the northeastern
United States, allowing cold air to wedge south along the eastern
face of the Appalachians. A winter storm approaching from the
west Gulf region will spread precipitation over this shallow dome
of cold air, producing a wintry mixture of snow, sleet and
freezing rain for large part of the Mid Atlantic region and
central Appalachians.

Alleghany VA-Bath-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Bedford-Amherst-Campbell-
Appomattox-Buckingham-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs,
Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Amherst, Lynchburg,
Appomattox, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Quinwood, Duo,
and Rainelle
324 PM EST Tue Feb 19 2019

…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
WEDNESDAY NIGHT…

* WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of up to
one quarter of an inch expected.

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

* WHEN…Until midnight EST Wednesday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
commute.

Winter Storm Watches & Warnings To Take Effect Tuesday Evening Into Wednesday Evening

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Winter Storm Watches & Warnings To Take Effect Tuesday Evening Into Wednesday Evening
For the absolute latest updates from NWS, click on the image above.

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST WEDNESDAY NIGHT
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
333 PM EST Mon Feb 18 2019

…Expect wintry weather to impact the area late Tuesday
afternoon into late Wednesday…

.A strong area of high pressure will shifts east into the
Northeast United States, this will result in cold air wedging
down the Appalachians. As a winter storm lifts northeast across
our region, precipitation will spread north over this shallow
dome of cold air, producing a wintry mixture of snow, sleet and
freezing rain.

Alleghany VA-Bath-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Bedford-Amherst-Campbell-
Appomattox-Buckingham-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs,
Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Amherst, Lynchburg,
Appomattox, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Quinwood, Duo,
and Rainelle
333 PM EST Mon Feb 18 2019

…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EST WEDNESDAY NIGHT…

* WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations of 1 to 3 inches…with locally higher amounts across
the Alleghanys and Blue Ridge. Ice accumulations of one tenth
to three tenths of an inch expected.

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

* WHEN…From 6 PM Tuesday to midnight EST Wednesday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Power outages and tree damage are likely
due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible.

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 Baltimore MD/Washington DC
126 PM EST Mon Feb 18 2019

District of Columbia-Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-
Northern Baltimore-Southern Baltimore-Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-
Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Northwest Montgomery-Central and Southeast Montgomery-
Northwest Howard-Central and Southeast Howard-Northwest Harford-
Southeast Harford-Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-
Warren-Clarke-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-
Culpeper-Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Stafford-Spotsylvania-
Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Highland-
Eastern Highland-Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-Western Grant-
Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-Western Pendleton-
Eastern Pendleton-
126 PM EST Mon Feb 18 2019

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

* WHAT…Heavy snow, mixing with and eventually changing to
sleet and then freezing rain. Snow accumulations of 5 or more
inches and ice accumulations of a quarter-inch or greater are
possible.

* WHERE…The District of Columbia, Maryland east of the
Alleghany Front and west of the Chesapeake Bay, central and
northern Virginia, and the eastern West Virginia panhandle.

* WHEN…From Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Travel could be very difficult. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening
commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.

Becerra Lawncare Weather Update : Winter Storm Watch : See Updated Info In More Recent Post

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Becerra Lawncare Weather Update : Winter Storm Watch : See Updated Info In More Recent Post
Click on the image above for the absolutes latest updates from NWS.

The most recent post with update watch and warning information can be found by clicking here.

WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
338 AM EST Mon Feb 18 2019

District of Columbia-Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-
Northern Baltimore-Southern Baltimore-Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-
Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Northwest Montgomery-Central and Southeast Montgomery-
Northwest Howard-Central and Southeast Howard-Northwest Harford-
Southeast Harford-Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-
Warren-Clarke-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-
Culpeper-Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Stafford-Spotsylvania-
Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Highland-
Eastern Highland-Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge–
Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-Western Grant-
Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-Western Pendleton-
Eastern Pendleton-
338 AM EST Mon Feb 18 2019

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

* WHAT…Heavy snow, mixing with and eventually changing to sleet
and then freezing rain. Snow accumulations of 5 or more inches
and ice accumulations of a quarter-inch or greater are possible.

* WHERE…The District of Columbia, Maryland east of the
Appalachians and west of the Chesapeake Bay, central and
northern Virginia, and the eastern West Virginia panhandle.

* WHEN…From Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Travel could be very difficult. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
328 AM EST Mon Feb 18 2019

…Winter weather expected from Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday
afternoon…

.A strong area of high pressure will shifts east into the
Northeast United States, this will result in cold air wedging
down the Appalachians. As a winter storm lifts northeast across
our region, precipitation will spread north over this shallow dome
of cold air, producing a wintery mixture of snow, sleet and
freezing rain across our region. The storm is still evolving and
the amounts and precipitation types will likely change over time.

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-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-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, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg,
Appomattox, Bluefield, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg,
White Sulphur Springs, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
328 AM EST Mon Feb 18 2019

…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON…

* WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow
accumulations will vary from light amounts in the piedmont to
heavy snows in Southeast West Virginia and Alleghany highlands
of Virginia. The highest amounts of snow will occur in western
Greenbrier where 4 to 8 inches are possible. Ice accumulations
will range from a light glaze to around one quarter of an inch.

* WHERE…Portions of southwest Virginia, northwest North
Carolina and southeast West Virginia.

* WHEN…From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.

Winter Weather Advisory : EXPIRED

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Winter Weather Advisory : EXPIRED

Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
904 PM EST Sun Feb 17 2019

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT…

* WHAT…Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations of a light
glaze.

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

* WHEN…Until midnight EST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of freezing rain
will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads. Slow down
and use caution while driving.

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.

CANCELED
Nelson-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
750 PM EST Sun Feb 17 2019

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED…

Temperatures have risen above freezing. The threat for freezing
rain is ending.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
354 AM EST Sun Feb 17 2019

Nelson
354 AM EST Sun Feb 17 2019

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM EST THIS EVENING…

* WHAT…Freezing rain mixed with sleet. Total sleet accumulation
of less than an inch. Ice accumulations of a light glaze
expected.

* WHERE…Nelson County.

* WHEN…From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

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
354 AM EST Sun Feb 17 2019

Augusta-Rockingham-Western Highland-Eastern Highland-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton-
354 AM EST Sun Feb 17 2019

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS
MORNING TO 9 PM EST THIS EVENING…

* WHAT…Freezing rain mixed with sleet. Total sleet accumulation
of less than an inch. Ice accumulations of up to one tenth of
an inch expected.

* WHERE…The Central Shenandoah Valley, northern and central Blue
Ridge, Highland County Virginia, and Pendleton County West
Virginia.

* WHEN…From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

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
517 AM EST Sun Feb 17 2019

…Freezing Rain Expected Sunday…

.An area of low pressure will move east through the Tennesse and
Ohio Valleys today. A swath of precipitation will overspread the
region from southwest to northeast ahead of this system. Freezing
rain is likely primarily across the higher elevations from the New
River Valley northeast into the Shenandoah Valley and Highlands
of Virginia, and the Greenbrier Valley and Highlands of West
Virgina.

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/O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0014.190217T1400Z-190218T0000Z/
Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Bedford-Amherst-
Including the cities of New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington,
Hot Springs, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, and Amherst
517 AM EST Sun Feb 17 2019

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS
MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING…

* WHAT…Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of a
light glaze expected, up to two-tenths of an inch on the
highest ridges.

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

* WHEN…From 9 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Most of the ice accretion will be on
elevated surfaces.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of freezing rain
will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads. Slow down
and use caution while driving.

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

Update : Nellysford : Investigation Continues Into Thursday Night – Shooting – Area Safe – Shooter Dead : Updated 4:45 PM

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Update : Nellysford : Investigation Continues Into Thursday Night – Shooting – Area Safe – Shooter Dead : Updated 4:45 PM
Copyright 2019 Blue Ridge Life Magazine : Photo By Tommy Stafford : Crime scene tape surrounds a car in front of Wintergreen Fire Department Station 2 in Stoney Creek of Nellysford. A woman who had been shot multiple times drove the car to the fire station seeking help after the shooting. She was airlifted to UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville. February 14, 2019

Nellysford
Nelson County, Virginia

UPDATE in Nelson County Shootings Investigation from VSP : 4:45 PM-Deceased shooter identified

“The Virginia State Police investigation continues into the shootings that occurred overnight at a residence in Nellysford.

The first shooting occurred shortly after 9 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 14) when James C. Saunderson, 47, and a 45-year-old female got into an argument at their residence in the 800 block of Rodes Valley Drive. During the course of the argument, Saunderson began firing a handgun at the female, who was able to flee the residence in her vehicle.

She drove herself to a Wintergreen Fire Department station and was transported to UVA Medical Center. She is still being treated for serious, but non-life threatening, injuries.

The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office immediately responded to the residence on Rodes Valley Drive. As the deputies approached the residence, they heard gunshots fired from inside the house.

The Virginia State Police was requested to respond to the scene and set up a perimeter around the house to contain the scene. Despite numerous attempts throughout the night by state police, no contact was made with the individual inside the residence.

A search warrant was obtained for the residence. Upon making entry into the residence Friday morning, the Virginia State Police Tactical Team located Saunderson inside and deceased. A handgun was recovered at the scene. His remains have been transported to the Office of the Medical Examiner for autopsy and examination.

There was no one else inside the residence when Saunderson was found. No law enforcement personnel discharged their weapons during the course of the incident.

The investigation remains ongoing at this time.

Corinne N. Geller

Public Relations Director

Virginia State Police”

Updated 7:45 AM

VSP release verbatim below:

“The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Appomattox Field Office is investigating two shootings that took place at a residence in the Stoney Creek community of Nelson County. 

The incident began shortly after 9 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 14) when an adult female drove herself to a Wintergreen Fire Department station. The woman had been shot and was transported to UVA Medical Center. She is still being treated for serious injuries. 
The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office immediately responded to a nearby residence on Rodes Valley Drive. As the deputies approached the residence, they heard gunshots fired from inside the house. 
The Virginia State Police was requested to respond to the scene and set up a perimeter around the house to contain the subject inside. Despite numerous attempts by state police overnight, no contact was made with the individual inside the residence.  
A search warrant was obtained for the residence. Upon making entry into the residence Friday morning, the Virginia State Police Tactical Team located a deceased adult male inside. A firearm was recovered at the scene. 
The male subject is believed to be the individual who shot the woman several hours earlier. The investigation remains ongoing at this time.”

Updated 6:15 AM – 2.15.19

Area safe. Apparent shooter found dead. More details to released by VSP soon.

Updated at 2:30 AM : 2.15.19

The investigation continues into a bizarre scenario that unfolded Thursday night between and 8 and 9:00 PM. BRL first broke the story (in this post) about a woman that showed up at the front entrance of WFD Station 2 in Stoney Creek after being shot multiple times. Once emergency personnel found out the woman was there she was treated, transported to a waiting helicopter and flown to UVa Medical Center.

“A woman in her mid 40’s drove to the Wintergreen Fire Station in Stoney Creek. She had been shot multiple times. She is not a resident of Stoney Creek. We do not know the exact shooting location. She was flown to UVA Medical Center. The suspect is still at large as far as we know,” Jay Roberts – Executive Director of Wintergreen Property Owners Association told us Thursday night shortly after the shooting. Roberts and WPOA oversee police and fire operations in Stoney Creek and Wintergreen.


Above our original video post shortly after learning of the shooting

In the very early morning hours on Friday – February 15, 2019 BRL learned that law enforcement had gathered around a house in Stoney Creek where the suspect is believed to have possibly been inside. Neighbors in the area reported an extremely heavy police presence consisting of large numbers of Virginia State Police as well as Nelson Sheriff’s officers and additional officers from Wintergreen Police. As of 2:30 AM when this post was made on our site, no law enforcement updates had been given as to whether a suspect was at large or if the situation had been secured.

We will continue to update this story as we have additional information.

URGENT : Nellysford : Law Enforcement On Hunt For Shooter : Victim Flown Out To Hospital : See Latest Updates In Most Recent Story

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URGENT : Nellysford : Law Enforcement On Hunt For Shooter : Victim Flown Out To Hospital : See Latest Updates In Most Recent Story
Photo via our media partners at CBS19 News Charlottesville By Brianna Hamblin : Police block the entrance to Rodes Valley Dr in Nellysford Wednesday night where shooting suspect remains at large and a search is underway. February 14, 2019

Nellysford
Rodes Valley Drive (Area)
Nelson County, Virginia

Updated 6:15 AM – 2.15.19

Area safe. Apparent shooter found dead. More details to released by VSP soon.

This story has been updated in this additional post. Click here to view.

Updated 2.15.19 12:45 AM :
We have no detailed updates on the situation in Nellysford regarding the woman who was shot on Thursday evening. However we do know law enforcement continues to have a very heavy presence on the Rodes Valley Dr. area of Stoney Creek. More inform

Updated : Nellysford Shooting : Updated 10:46 PM EST Jay Roberts : Exec Dir of Wintergreen Property Owners Assoc

“A woman in her mid 40’s drove to the Wintergreen Fire Station in Stoney Creek. She had been shot multiple times. She is not a resident of Stoney Creek. We do not know the exact shooting location. She was flown to UVA Medical Center. The suspect is still at large as far as we know.”

General area of incident and search perimeter. This IS NOT the exact known location.

10:15 PM :

Sheriff David Hill “We have a perimeter, waiting on VSP tactical team, No description at this time.”

Law enforcement are in the process of setting up a perimeter in the area of Rodes Valley Drive near Nellysford of Nelson County. BRL has learned a victim has been shot and is en route to UVa. Stoney Creek residents are being asked to leave exterior lights on and to stay indoors. A subsequent shot was heard by a deputy at the scene … the suspect is still at large.

Cold & Rainy Down Below – Icy Up In The Mountains

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Cold & Rainy Down Below – Icy Up In The Mountains
Photo By Tommy Stafford : While it was just a cold and rainy Tuesday down below, it was icy in the higher elevations from roughly 1300 feet and above. In this photo ice weighs down the trees at Brent’s Gap on Route 151 in Nelson County. Tuesday morning February 12, 2019.

Nelson County, Virginia

Most folks in the lowlands down below just saw a cold rain on Tuesday. But if you were in the higher elevations there was plenty of ice. Those living along and near the BRP and Skyline Drive saw more than their share.

Submitted photo : This truck got stuck near Reeds Gap that crosses the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 664 near the Augusta / Nelson County line – Tuesday afternoon – February 12, 2019.

Most of the freezing precip comes to an end after midnight on Tuesday, but gusty winds will be a problem on Wednesday. We get a brief warm up and break from the wet weather for the next couple of days before more rain and possibly a wintry mix returns by the weekend.

Winter Storm Watch : BRP / Skyline – EXPIRED

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Winter Storm Watch : BRP / Skyline – EXPIRED
For the absolute latest updates from NWS, click on the image above.

WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM EST MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING – Including Montebello & Wintergreen
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1150 AM EST Mon Feb 11 2019 – Including the city of Wintergreen

Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge
1150 AM EST Mon Feb 11 2019

…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING…

* WHAT…Significant icing possible. Total ice accumulations of
one tenth to two tenths of an inch possible.

* WHERE…Northern and Central Virginia Blue Ridge.

* WHEN… 4 PM EST this afternoon through Tuesday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The hazardous conditions could impact the
morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.

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.

Zone Forecast Product
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1237 PM EST Mon Feb 11 2019

Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the city of Wintergreen
1237 PM EST Mon Feb 11 2019

…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING…

.THIS AFTERNOON…Rain. Highs in the upper 30s. East winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TONIGHT…Rain and freezing rain. Sleet after midnight. Ice
accumulation of up to one quarter of an inch. Lows in the lower
30s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.TUESDAY…Freezing rain in the morning. Rain. Ice accumulation
of up to a tenth of an inch. Highs in the lower 40s. East winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming south with gusts up to 20 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Rain likely in the evening. Breezy with lows in
the upper 20s. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny and blustery. Highs in the lower 30s.
West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.
.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows around 40.
.FRIDAY…Rain likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Rain or snow showers likely. Lows in the lower
30s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny with a 30 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.

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