Central Virginia Blue Ridge
Late Friday evening BRL learned of the National Park Service’s intent to vacate the Atlantic Coast Pipeline’s permit that would cross the Blue Ridge Parkway. Earlier in the week the NPS
“explained that upon the court granting the request the agency will vacate the previously permit for the ACP to cross BRP.”
Many details are unfolding as of this post. Updates as we have them.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1227 PM EST Thu Jan 17 2019
…A wintry mix beginning this afternoon…
.An upper level disturbance over the Tennessee and Lower Ohio
Valley will move east today, passing through the Mid-Atlantic
Region tonight. A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain
will accompany this weather system.
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Giles-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-
Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-
Rockbridge-Bedford-Amherst-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone,
Pearisburg, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop,
Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge,
Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington,
Buena Vista, Amherst, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg,
and White Sulphur Springs
1227 PM EST Thu Jan 17 2019
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
FRIDAY…
* WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
1 to 2 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze expected.
* WHERE…Southeast Virginia, the mountains of North Carolina, and
southwest Virginia generally from the Blue Ridge westward.
* WHEN…Until 10 AM EST Friday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The
hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute.
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.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Central Virginia Blue Ridge
A winter storm system that moved through the Blue Ridge area of Central Virginia dumped anywhere from 4-6 inches of snow by the time it stopped on Sunday afternoon. Sleet that fell early Sunday compacted the snow so amounts were lower but the landscape left behind was breathtaking. Dima Holmes took these photos off of Blackrock Circle and from the overlook off of Blackrock Drive
The snowfall was enough to close most area schools in Central Virginia. Many schools will operate on a two hour delay Tuesday.
WINTER STORM WARNING
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
222 PM EST Sat Jan 12 2019
This warning replaces an earlier issued watch for some Central VA counties.
Charles-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Orange-Stafford-Spotsylvania-
King George-
222 PM EST Sat Jan 12 2019
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SUNDAY…
* WHAT…Heavy snow and some ice. Total snow accumulations of 4 to
8 inches and up to one tenth of an inch of glaze ice expected.
* WHERE…Portions of southern Maryland and central and northern
Virginia.
* WHEN…Until 6 PM EST Sunday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Travel could be very difficult due to snow
covered and slippery roads.
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
222 PM EST Sat Jan 12 2019
Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Hampshire-Hardy-Western Grant-
Eastern Grant-Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton-
222 PM EST Sat Jan 12 2019
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SUNDAY…
* WHAT…Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches,
with locally 1 foot or more.
* WHERE…Portions of northwest and western Virginia and eastern
West Virginia.
* WHEN…Until 6 PM EST Sunday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Travel could be very difficult due to snow
covered and slippery roads.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.
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
222 PM EST Sat Jan 12 2019
Augusta-Western Highland-Eastern Highland-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
222 PM EST Sat Jan 12 2019
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SUNDAY…
* WHAT…Heavy snow and some ice. Total snow accumulations of 5 to
10 inches with up to one tenth of an inch of glaze ice.
* WHERE…Central Virginia Blue Ridge, and Western Highland,
Eastern Highland and Augusta Counties.
* WHEN…Until 6 PM EST Sunday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Travel could be very difficult due to snow
covered and slippery roads.
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 Blacksburg VA
1200 PM EST Sat Jan 12 2019
…Snow to wintry mix expected through Sunday…
.A storm system moving out of the Southern Plains will shift to
the Southeast U.S. through Sunday. Expect some light snow today
ahead of it, followed by more of a wintry mix tonight into
Sunday. Expect mainly snow north of I-64 and U.S. 460, with a
transition of snow an sleet between the Virginia/North Carolina
border of U.S 460, with a better chance of freezing rain over
North Carolina by late tonight. This system will shift offshore
with wintry weather becoming lighter by late Sunday.
Giles-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Mercer-Summers-
Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Pearisburg, New Castle, Clifton Forge,
Covington, Hot Springs, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista,
Bluefield, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs,
Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
1200 PM EST Sat Jan 12 2019
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY…
* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6
inches expected, with locally higher amounts north of I-64.
Light accumulations of sleet and ice are also expected across
southern West Virginia, into portions of southwest Virginia.
inches.
* WHERE…Southeast West Virginia, northeast into the Alleghanys
and southern Shenandoah Valley.
* WHEN…Until 7 PM EST Sunday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Travel will become very hazardous due to
slippery roads covered in snow and sleet, along with reduced
visibility, especially tonight into Sunday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions
will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must
travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle
in case of an emergency.
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 or ice
accumulation 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
1200 PM EST Sat Jan 12 2019
…Snow to wintry mix expected through Sunday…
.A storm system moving out of the Southern Plains will shift to
the Southeast U.S. through Sunday. Expect some light snow today
ahead of it, followed by more of a wintry mix tonight into
Sunday. Expect mainly snow north of I-64 and U.S. 460, with a
transition of snow an sleet between the Virginia/North Carolina
border of U.S 460, with a better chance of freezing rain over
North Carolina by late tonight. This system will shift offshore
with wintry weather becoming lighter by late Sunday.
Pulaski-Montgomery-Floyd-Roanoke-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-
Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-
Including the cities of Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Floyd,
Roanoke, Salem, Rocky Mount, Amherst, Lynchburg, and Appomattox
1200 PM EST Sat Jan 12 2019
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY…
* WHAT…Heavy snow and sleet expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations of 3 to 6 inches expected.
* WHERE…From the New River and Roanoke Valleys east to the
piedmont of Virginia.
* WHEN…Until 7 PM EST Sunday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Travel will become very hazardous due to
slippery roads covered in snow and sleet, along with reduced
visibility, especially tonight into Sunday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Warning for snow and sleet means severe winter
weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
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 or ice
accumulation 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.
This watch has been replaced by a winter storm warning for some counties including Nelson & Wintergreen.
WINTER STORM WATCH
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
337 AM EST Fri Jan 11 2019
MDZ017-VAZ036>040-050-051-056-057-111645-
/O.NEW.KLWX.WS.A.0002.190112T1700Z-190113T1700Z/
St. Marys-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-
Culpeper-Spotsylvania-King George-
337 AM EST Fri Jan 11 2019
…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING…
* WHAT…Significant snow possible. Snowfall accumulations of 5 or
more inches possible.
* WHERE…Portions of central Virginia, the Virginia Piedmont and
extreme southern Maryland.
* WHEN…From Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. The
steadiest snow is most likely late Saturday afternoon into
Sunday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Travel may be difficult due to snow covered
and slippery roads.
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 Baltimore MD/Washington DC
337 AM EST Fri Jan 11 2019
VAZ025>027-029-030-503-504-507-508-WVZ055-505-506-111645-
/O.NEW.KLWX.WS.A.0002.190112T1500Z-190113T1700Z/
Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Page-Warren-Western Highland-
Eastern Highland-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Hardy-Western Pendleton-
Eastern Pendleton-
337 AM EST Fri Jan 11 2019
…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING…
* WHAT…Significant snow possible. Snowfall accumulations of 5 or
more inches possible.
* WHERE…Portions of the Potomac Highlands in eastern West
Virginia and Virginia as well as the central Shenandoah Valley.
* WHEN…From Saturday morning through Sunday morning. The
steadiest snow is most likely Saturday afternoon through Sunday
morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Travel may be difficult due to snow covered
and slippery roads.
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
406 AM EST Fri Jan 11 2019
…Snow to wintry mix expected this weekend…
.A storm system moving out of the mid-Mississippi Valley will
affect a large part of the area with wintry weather, beginning
Saturday and lasting into early Sunday night. Areas north of Route
460 are expected to see predominantly snow, with snow mixing with
sleet and freezing rain further south. Greatest impact is expected
Saturday night into Sunday morning. Wintry weather begins to taper
off by Sunday evening.
VAZ013-014-017-022-034-035-045>047-112100-
/O.NEW.KRNK.WS.A.0002.190112T1800Z-190114T0000Z/
Pulaski-Montgomery-Floyd-Roanoke-Bedford-Amherst-Campbell-
Appomattox-Buckingham-
Including the cities of Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Floyd,
Roanoke, Salem, Amherst, Lynchburg, and Appomattox
406 AM EST Fri Jan 11 2019
…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING…
* WHAT…Heavy snow with sleet possible. Total combined snow and
sleet accumulations of 4 to 6 inches possible.
* WHERE…Much of the New River Valley, Roanoke County eastward
to the central Virginia Piedmont.
* WHEN…From Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery and snow covered road
conditions especially Saturday night into Sunday.
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
406 AM EST Fri Jan 11 2019
…Snow to wintry mix expected this weekend…
.A storm system moving out of the mid-Mississippi Valley will
affect a large part of the area with wintry weather, beginning
Saturday and lasting into early Sunday night. Areas north of Route
460 are expected to see predominantly snow, with snow mixing with
sleet and freezing rain further south. Greatest impact is expected
Saturday night into Sunday morning. Wintry weather begins to taper
off by Sunday evening.
VAZ011-018>020-023-024-WVZ042>044-507-508-112100-
/O.NEW.KRNK.WS.A.0002.190112T1500Z-190114T0000Z/
Giles-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Mercer-Summers-
Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Pearisburg, New Castle, Clifton Forge,
Covington, Hot Springs, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista,
Bluefield, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs,
Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
406 AM EST Fri Jan 11 2019
…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING…
* WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6
inches, with isolated amounts up to 8 inches possible.
* WHERE…The Alleghany Highlands, southern Shenandoah Valley and
much of southeastern West Virginia.
* WHEN…From Saturday morning through Sunday evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery and snow covered road
conditions especially Saturday night into Sunday.
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.
Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, Virginia
Congressman Denver Riggleman visited Wintergreen on Tuesday and spoke with
WFD Station Chief Curtis Sheets about fire safety issues facing
Wintergreen and how the Congressional office could help. Currently,
there is only one exit from the Wintergreen Resort, and a having only
a single exit would cause a major threat to public safety in the case
of an emergency such as a fire blocking the main exit. Chief Sheets
has been working to approve a secondary gravel exit that crosses over
National Park land that allows a second exit from the resort.
“This is a public safety issue,” said Congressman Riggleman,
“Especially given recent fires in the past few years where a single
egress point caused major catastrophe, action cannot wait in this
case. My congressional office has already reached out to the National
Park Service and I am hoping to set up a meeting to discuss a
potential solution that allows Wintergreen to build this emergency
exit from the resort area.”
Congressman Riggleman will continue to work on finding an enacting a
solution in as fast and responsible a way as possible.
Photo By Donna Toms : Traffic stopped moving around 6:45 PM Friday evening on US 29 South in Colleen near the Exxon. An auto accident and a related fire temporarily blocked traffic.Colleen
Nelson County, Virginia
Update : 7:58 PM : Units have cleared the scene and roadway now open.
Update : 7:23 PM : Personnel on the scene tell us, though one car caught on fire there does not appear to be serious injuries from any of the occupants from the vehicles involved in the crash. Crews getting ready to also open one lane of NB side.
Update : 6:55 PM : One lane of the SB side is open on the right hand side to allow traffic flow. Expect significant delays.
Original post 6:49 PM:
An auto accident involving a car fire has traffic stopped in both directions, according to motorists at the accident scene, along US 29 in Colleen near the Exxon Station. Motorists tell us it looks like the accident is near the old middle school.
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Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, Virginia
Unlike last year when temperatures were hovering around 5° to ring in New Years 2018, the prelude to the 2019 New Year was mild.
BRLs Paul Purpura was at the annual fireworks event held up at Wintergreen Resort this past Monday night as folks rang in 2019. Paul has been covering that event for us for the past 14 years!
See more of Paul’s photos from Monday nights fireworks display in our Facebook album above.
Happy 2019!
Photo By Corey Morse : This tractor trailer that flipped on US Route 29 north of Lovingston on Friday morning has partially blocked the roadway.North of Lovingston
US Route 29 Near Myndus Road
Via VDOT at 1:37 PM Friday afternoon
7:29 A.M. Update
In an update we received around 7:30 AM Friday, we have been told 29 southbound will be closed, cars are being detoured onto Route 6 (River Road) to Route 151. Tractor trailers are lined up on 29 until the road reopens.
Update: Accident: NB on US-29 at MM110 in Nelson Co. 1 NB & all SB travel lanes closed.7:48AM
— 511 Southwest VA (@511southwestva) December 28, 2018
TRAFFIC ALERT:US 29 near Route 623, Nelson County- Motorists should anticipate lane closures and delays due to a tractor trailer crash. pic.twitter.com/sHjHzddOei
— VDOT Lynchburg (@VaDOTLynchburg) December 28, 2018
Each Holiday Season, Nelson 151 members support various worthwhile causes throughout the Nelson County Community by donating a portion of proceeds collected on their chosen day of giving. In 2018-2019, Nelson 151 will pool their contributions to extend one collective donation in support of the Nelson County Community Fund, an organization that provides grant support to worthy causes throughout Nelson County intended to tackle the many challenges confronting local citizens and agencies. Help raise money and enjoy special promotions at each of these member businesses on their chosen date!
Dec 23: Afton Mountain Vineyards
Dec 24: Valley Road Vineyards
Dec 25: Nelson Co. Economic Development
Dec 26: Devils Backbone Brewing Company
Dec 27: Wild Wolf Brewing Company
Dec 28: Blue Mountain Brewery
Dec 29: Cardinal Point Winery
Dec 30: Brewing Tree Beer Company
Dec 31: Bold Rock Hard Cider
Jan 1: Blue Toad Hard Cider
Jan 2: Veritas Vineyard & Winery
Jan 3: Hill Top Berry Farm
Jan 4: Flying Fox Vineyard
Jan 5: Silverback Distillery
