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Road Conditions Slowly Improving Across The Area : VSP Urges Caution

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Road Conditions Slowly Improving Across The Area : VSP Urges Caution
Most primary roads were getting in good shape by mid-morning Monday, but many secondary and private roads were still snow covered.

Nelson County, Virginia

The sun is finally starting to come out and slowly folks are digging and drying out from Sunday’s big snowfall across the Blue Ridge.

Virginia State Police released this information around 7:40 AM Monday morning:

“Due to Sunday’s heavy snow and the overnight freezing temperatures, Virginia State Police is still advising Virginians to avoid traveling Monday in the western, southern and central regions of the Commonwealth. Conditions are remain slick and challenging, and troopers continue to respond to vehicles getting stuck on and off the highways.

Highway road conditions have also been dangerous for Virginia State Police. A third Trooper was struck early Monday morning (Dec. 10) in Henrico County in what ended up being a five-vehicle crash. At approximately 3:58 a.m., a vehicle traveling northbound on I-295 lost control at the 31 mile marker by spinning out of control, colliding with several vehicles including a trooper and his patrol vehicle as he was working a crash on the right shoulder. Trooper J. W. Catlett was seated inside his patrol car with the driver of the crash he was investigating. Trooper Catlett had to be transported to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries. There were no other injuries reported. Two other troopers were fortunate to escape injury Sunday evening when their patrol cars were struck by out-of-control vehicles on Interstate 81 in Pulaski County and Interstate 95 in Hanover County, respectively.

As of 7:15 a.m. Monday (Dec. 10), Virginia State Police statewide are responding to 30 disabled vehicles and 17 traffic crashes.

On Sunday (Dec. 9), Virginia State Police statewide responded to more than 1,000 traffic crashes and just shy of 1,150 disabled vehicles. The majority of the crashes occurred in the regions along the Interstate 81 corridor, southern Virginia and central Virginia. Most crashes involved only damage to vehicles. There have been no reported traffic deaths associated with the storm.

For those having to travel today, please check VDOT’s 511 for the latest in road conditions anywhere in Virginia.

Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police”

People posting to our Facebook page were finding that most of Route 151 and 250 leaving Nelson was ok.

Conditions should improve over the next 24 hours as more sunshine returns and temps rise above freezing during the daylight hours.

News Alert : Substantial Power Outage Affecting Area (Power Restored ) : Updated 11:12 AM

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News Alert : Substantial Power Outage Affecting Area (Power Restored ) : Updated 11:12 AM
Screenshot taken at 8:28 AM Monday morning. At that time over 6500 customer were without power.

Nelson County, Virginia

Updated 11:12 AM Most customers now report their power has been restored.

Updated 10:23 AM Some customers tell us they briefly got power back and have lost it again.

Updated 10:10 AM We have been getting reports from CVEC customers that the lights started coming back on just after 10AM. Melissa Gay with CVEC tells us, “Most of Martins Store and all of Laurel Springs were restored.”

Updated 9:10 AM : Melissa Gay with CVEC said crews have located the problem and it’s a tree down over a line. The crews are removing the tree now and will begin repairs.

As of 8:30 Monday morning over 6500 customers on the CVEC system in Nelson County are without power. “We are patrolling the lines now,” Melissa Gay with CVEC tells us.

Here’s a link to their outage map.

The outage stretches from Wintergreen to Rockfish to Afton, Shipman and Wood Mill from the reports BRL has been receiving through our Facebook page.

BRL began seeing Facebook posts early this morning about the outage.

More – keep refreshing your browser.

VSP Responding to Crashes & Disabled Vehicles : Suggesting To Avoid Travel

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VSP Responding to Crashes & Disabled Vehicles : Suggesting To Avoid Travel

 

From VSP Richmond Headquarters:

“With winter weather and treacherous conditions widespread across western, southern and central Virginia, the Virginia State Police is advising motorists to avoid traveling, unless absolutely necessary. State police have increased patrols to ensure quick response and clearance of traffic crashes and disabled vehicles in those most impacted areas of the Commonwealth.  As of 1 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 9), Virginia State Police are responding to 32 traffic crashes in its Richmond Division; 14 crashes in its Appomattox Division; six crashes in its Wytheville Division; and 13 crashes in its Salem Division. (For jurisdictions/boundaries for each Division, go to http://www.vsp.virginia.gov/Office_Locations.shtm). The majority of the crashes involve only damage to vehicles. No traffic fatalities have been reported at this time.

State police is reminding all motorists who must drive today to #Drive2SaveLives by driving for conditions:

Slow Your Speed. Whether the roads are icy or just wet, surfaces are still slick and can cause a driver going too fast for conditions to lose control.

Stay Alert. Avoiding distractions – phone, radio, food, etc. – and focusing strictly on your role as a driver and on the other vehicles around you significantly increase your chances of avoiding a crash. Multi-tasking while driving puts yourself and others at risk. Also be alert to changing road conditions and share the road responsibly with all types of vehicles.

Buckle Up. Drivers and passengers should always buckle up for safety. If you lose control on a slick roadway and spin out, the seat belt holds you in place and will likely save your life.

511 for Road Conditions. Needing to know if it’s safe to travel? Then call 511 or visit www.511virginia.orgor download the 511 App. Only call 911 if it’s an emergency and not for road conditions.

Thanks,

 

Corinne N. Geller

Public Relations Director

Virginia State Police”

Winter Weather Settles Across The Blue Ridge : Roads Becoming Hazardous : Updated 10:40 AM

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Winter Weather Settles Across The Blue Ridge : Roads Becoming Hazardous : Updated 10:40 AM
Photo courtesy of Jason Pugh : Route 664 in Nelson County about 1/4 mile below the Wintergreen Gatehouse was blocked early Sunday morning from cars either blocking the roadway or minor accidents. December 9, 2018 8:20 AM

Central Virginia Blue Ridge

As of 10:30 AM Sunday morning moderate to heavy continues falling across the Blue Ridge in Nelson County and points south. The snow is advancing to the northeast and as the air becomes more saturated areas such as Charlottesville will begin seeing significant snow as well.

Photo By Kelly Kahle : Police work another vehicle accident at the intersection of Route 151 and Route 6 : Martins Store in Nelson County – Sunday – December 9, 2018
This is Route 29 South in Nelson County about 3 miles before the Nelson Wayside around 9:30 AM Sunday. Roads there are very slick and hazardous with numerous accidents currently being worked. Photo courtesy of Kelly Kahle.

Wintergreen Drive in Nelson County just after 8AM Sunday morning – December 9, 2018

A WINTER STORM WARNING remains in effect for most of the Blue Ridge into Sunday night. More details on that by clicking here.

Winter Storm Warning : For Much Of The Blue Ridge

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Winter Storm Warning : For Much Of The Blue Ridge
    As of 7:15 AM Sunday most of the Blue Ridge area in Central Virginia from Augusta and Albemarle south is under a Winter Storm Warning for all of Sunday into Sunday night. Click on the image above for the absolute latest updates from NWS.

Central Virginia Blue Ridge

WINTER STORM WARNING
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
322 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

VAZ037-508-091630-
/O.EXT.KLWX.WS.W.0011.181209T1200Z-181210T0500Z/
Albemarle-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
322 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

…WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT…

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7
inches expected, with highest amounts in the southern portions
of the county.

* WHERE…Central Virginia Blue Ridge, and Albemarle County.

* WHEN…From 7 AM this morning to midnight EST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on snow covered and slippery roads.
Travel will be dangerous. Temperatures will remain well below
freezing Sunday night, so any untreated surfaces will remain
snow covered and slippery.

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
322 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

VAZ025-091630-
/O.UPG.KLWX.WW.Y.0027.181209T1100Z-181210T0500Z/
/O.EXB.KLWX.WS.W.0011.181209T1200Z-181210T0500Z/
Augusta-
322 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT…

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7
inches expected, with highest amounts in the southern portions
of the county.

* WHERE…Augusta County.

* WHEN…From 7 AM this morning to midnight EST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on snow covered and slippery roads.
Travel will be dangerous. Temperatures will remain well below
freezing Sunday night, so any untreated surfaces will remain
snow covered and slippery.

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.

&&

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URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
322 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

VAZ036-091630-
/O.EXT.KLWX.WS.W.0011.181209T1000Z-181210T0500Z/
Nelson-
322 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

…WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT…

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9
inches expected, with highest amounts in the southern portions
of the county.

* WHERE…Nelson County.

* WHEN…Until midnight EST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on snow covered and slippery roads.
Travel will be dangerous. Temperatures will remain well below
freezing Sunday night, so any untreated surfaces will remain
snow covered and slippery.

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.

&&

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URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
414 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

…WINTER STORM WILL BRING SNOW HEAVY AT TIMES SUNDAY…

.Low pressure tracks from the Gulf Coast this morning to off the
Georgia coast this afternoon, then lifts northeast off the North
Carolina coast this evening. Cold high pressure covers the Ohio
the Mid-Atlantic region during this time. A prolonged period of
moderate to heavy snow is expected across the region, with the
heaviest across southern Virginia into western North Carolina.

VAZ011-018-023-035-047-WVZ042-092100-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0007.181209T1200Z-181210T1600Z/
Giles-Craig-Botetourt-Amherst-Buckingham-Mercer-
Including the cities of Pearisburg, New Castle, Fincastle,
Amherst, and Bluefield
414 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 11 AM EST MONDAY…

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10
inches expected.

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

* WHEN…From 7 AM this morning to 11 AM EST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Travel could be very difficult to
impossible. Plan on snow covered roads. Blowing and drifting
snow is expected at higher elevations.

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 public is encouraged to report snowfall amounts or damage 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.

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

&&

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URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
414 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

…WINTER STORM WILL BRING SNOW HEAVY AT TIMES SUNDAY…

.Low pressure tracks from the Gulf Coast this morning to off the
Georgia coast this afternoon, then lifts northeast off the North
Carolina coast this evening. Cold high pressure covers the Ohio
the Mid-Atlantic region during this time. A prolonged period of
moderate to heavy snow is expected across the region, with the
heaviest across southern Virginia into western North Carolina.

VAZ019-024-WVZ043-044-092100-
/O.UPG.KRNK.WW.Y.0023.181209T1200Z-181210T1600Z/
/O.EXA.KRNK.WS.W.0007.181209T1200Z-181210T1600Z/
Alleghany VA-Rockbridge-Summers-Monroe-
Including the cities of Clifton Forge, Covington, Lexington,
Buena Vista, Hinton, Hix, and Union
414 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 AM
EST MONDAY…

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6
inches expected.

* WHERE…In Virginia, Alleghany VA and Rockbridge Counties. In
West Virginia, Summers and Monroe Counties.

* WHEN…From 7 AM this morning to 11 AM EST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Travel will be very difficult.

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.

&&

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URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
414 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

…WINTER STORM WILL BRING SNOW HEAVY AT TIMES SUNDAY…

.Low pressure tracks from the Gulf Coast this morning to off the
Georgia coast this afternoon, then lifts northeast off the North
Carolina coast this evening. Cold high pressure covers the Ohio
the Mid-Atlantic region during this time. A prolonged period of
moderate to heavy snow is expected across the region, with the
heaviest across southern Virginia into western North Carolina.

VAZ034-045-046-059-092100-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-181210T1600Z/
Bedford-Campbell-Appomattox-Charlotte-
Including the cities of Lynchburg, Appomattox, and Keysville
414 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
MONDAY…

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16
inches expected.

* WHERE…Bedford, Appomattox, Charlotte and Campbell Counties.

* WHEN…Until 11 AM EST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Travel could be very difficult to
impossible. Plan on snow covered 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 public is encouraged to report snowfall amounts or damage 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.

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

Wintergreen Resort : Ski Instructors Gear Up For Weekend Opening!

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Wintergreen Resort : Ski Instructors Gear Up For Weekend Opening!
©2018 Blue Ridge Life Magazine : Photo By BRL Mountain Photographer Paul Purpura : Ski Instructors from Wintergreen Resort stop for a quick photo Friday afternoon – December 7, 2018 one day before ski season officially opens at the resort on Saturday December 8th. From left to right : Brandon Stephens, Corey Okst, Ty Johnson, Gifford Childs, Samantha Adams, Hunter Tyson, Daniel Persico, Pierce Byrd (Snowsports School Manager), John Armstrong

Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, Virginia

On Thursday we told you about Wintergreen Resort making the announcement that they will open this coming weekend on December 8th. Ski instructors were getting ready for folks that will be hitting the resort over the coming weeks!

BRL Mountain Photographer (also a longtime ski instructor at the resort) grabbed this photo Friday afternoon the day before opening.

See you on the slopes!

Nellysford : Wild Wolf Brewing Hosts Collaborative Brew With Wintergreen Adaptive Sports

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Nellysford : Wild Wolf Brewing Hosts Collaborative Brew With Wintergreen Adaptive Sports
©2018 Blue Ridge Life Magazine : Photos By Yvette Stafford : David Shreve, Director of Wintergreen Adaptive Sports, pours a pitcher of Centennial hops into a collaborative brew at Wild Wolf Brewing Company. Friday – December 7, 2018

Nellysford
Nelson County, Virginia

It’s 5-o’clock somewhere, which means it’s perfect timing for the folks at Wild Wolf Brewing Company to make a little magic out back. David Shreve, the director of Wintergreen Adaptive Sports is holding a plastic pitcher.

“These are Centennial hops that we’re getting ready to add as a bittering agent to this soon to be delicious beer.”

David Shreve, (left) Director of Wintergreen Adaptive Sports, helps rake spent grains from a tank while Wild Wolf Brewmaster Danny Wolf looks on. The event is part of a collaborative brew at Wild Wolf Brewing Company benefiting the local non-profit that has introduced outdoor sports to more than 2500 student with disabilities.

The beer is a collaborative brew between the Wintergreen-based adaptive sports organization and the Nellysford brewery, and it looks like the team is leaning towards a Hoppy Amber, which would give the amber an overall “bigness” to the beer. As for the official name? Brewmaster Danny Wolf says that’s something that may be hammered out soon over a pint or two.

With an expected January 2019 release, a portion of the net proceeds from sales of the special beer will go to WAS, which has over the years given adaptive instruction in outdoor sports to more than 2500 students with disabilities.

Walkabout Outfitter raises $1,000 for the Blue Ridge Land Conservancy

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Walkabout Outfitter raises $1,000 for the Blue Ridge Land Conservancy
Left to right, it is: From Blue Ridge Land Conservancy – Executive Director David Perry, Assistant Director Meagan Cupka, and Intern Alex LePeter, and then Tina and Kirk Miller, Owners of Walkabout Outfitter, a small mom & pop business.

Central Virginia Blue Ridge

Walkabout Outfitter, a locally owned, independent outdoor retailer located throughout Virginia partnered up with the brand, SmartWool, to successfully raise $1,000.00 for the Blue Ridge Land Conservancy in Roanoke, Virginia by donating a percentage of Smartwool sock sales during the month of “Socktober.”

Five dollars for every pair of Smartwool socks sold during the month of October was donated to the Blue Ridge Land Conservancy; a local not-for-profit organization that works hard to promote the conservation of western Virginia’s natural resources farms, forests, waterways and rural landscapes. Tina Miller, co-owner of Walkabout exclaimed, “We were delighted to have so many customers shop our Socktober promotion in October to purchase socks for a cause. Without our customer’s support we wouldn’t be able to give back to our communities as much as we do!”

The promotion not only supported the local community, but was nationally received and promoted in other independently owned retail businesses and therefore supported not-for-profits in communities across America.

Walkabout Outfitter is an independently owned outdoor retailer that opened their doors in 2005 in Lexington, VA and later added another five locations in Roanoke (two), Harrisonburg, Richmond and Blacksburg. Merchandise for hiking, backpacking, camping, travel and footwear in all locations from brands such as Patagonia, The North Face, Merrell and Keen.

Wintergreen Resort Says We’re Opening This Weekend!

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Wintergreen Resort Says We’re Opening This Weekend!
Photo By Wintergreen Resort : Due to some positive changes in winter weather, Wintergreen says they will be opening this weekend on December 8th.

Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, Virginia

A few days ago we told you about Wintergreen Resort officially kicking into gear for snow production. That head start in making snow has paid off. Combine that with some cold temps in the mountains and the possibility of a more significant winter storm system late in the weekend, it has created the perfect formula for the opening.

Winter is arriving a bit early this year!

See you on the slopes this weekend!

Possibly Significant Winter Storm Taking Shape For Part Of Coming Weekend

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Possibly Significant Winter Storm Taking Shape For Part Of Coming Weekend
Graphic courtesy of CBS-19 Meteorologist David Reese : The potential is increasing for a possibly significant winter event during the second half of the coming weekend.

Central Virginia Blue Ridge

After a quick taste of wintry weather on Wednesday morning attention is now focused on the coming weekend. In particular the second half of the weekend. Conditions are slowly coming together that could produce a hefty winter storm across parts of the Blue Ridge and the Mid Atlantic. As of Wednesday evening, it appears the most likely time frame would be late Saturday night into Sunday and possibly Monday.

Evening Meteorologist David Reese with our media partners over at CBS-19 News in Charlottesville discusses more in his briefing below.

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