Wrecker crews work to clear the scene of an overturned turkey hauling truck on Route 6 (River Road) near Duncan Hollow Loop early Thursday morning – January 24, 2019.
Route 6 – River Road Near Duncan Hollow Loop
Nelson County, Virginia
Updated 1.29.19 with VSP driver info and charges.
“Virginia State Police Trooper T. Skehan is investigating a single-vehicle crash in Nelson County. The crash occurred Jan. 24 at 6:07 a.m. on Route 6/River Road, less than a mile west of Route 810/Duncan Hollow Loop.
A tractor-trailer was traveling west on Route 6 when it ran off the right side of the highway. The vehicle struck an embankment and overturned onto its passenger side.
The driver, Eric E. Chambers, 51, of Waxhaw, N.C., was not injured in the crash. He was wearing a seat belt.
Chambers was charged with reckless driving for failure to maintain control of his vehicle.
Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police“
As of 12 noon the roadway is open to traffic. Officials from VDOT Lynchburg confirmed the road reopening in an email to BRL.
As of 8:30 AM Thursday morning crews continue working to clear the accident scene of what motorists are describing as an overturned turkey hauling truck on Route 6 (River Road) near Duncan Hollow Loop.
Photo by C. Neal Martin : Route 6 River Road continues to be blocked as of 8:40 AM Thursday morning – January 24, 2018 as crews work to clear the scene.
Many remember that Route 151 and 6 have long been plagued with these types of accidents (like this one all the way back in 2010) causing long delays and shutdowns when semi rigs hauling poultry wreck closing down the roads.
For the absolute latest updates from NWS Click on the image above.
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
403 AM EST Wed Jan 23 2019
Augusta-Nelson-Western Highland-Eastern Highland-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the cities of Staunton, Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft,
Lovingston, Hightown, Monterey, and Wintergreen
403 AM EST Wed Jan 23 2019
…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING…
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Flood Watch for portions of central Virginia and western
Virginia, including the following areas, in central Virginia,
Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Nelson. In western Virginia,
Augusta, Eastern Highland, and Western Highland.
* From this evening through Thursday morning
* Rain will overspread the area late this afternoon and evening.
The heaviest rain is expected overnight into early Thursday
morning. Total rainfall amounts around 1 to 1.5 inches are
expected with locally higher amounts around 2 inches possible.
* Excess runoff from a nearly frozen ground and saturated soils
will cause the potential for streams and creeks to rise out of
their banks as well as potential flooding in low lying urban
areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.
&&
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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
403 AM EST Wed Jan 23 2019
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Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the cities of Charlottesville, Stanardsville, Madison,
Washington, Orange, Gordonsville, Culpeper, and Big Meadows
403 AM EST Wed Jan 23 2019
…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON…
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Flood Watch for portions of central Virginia, northern
Virginia, and northwest Virginia, including the following
areas, in central Virginia, Albemarle, Greene, and Orange. In
northern Virginia, Culpeper. In northwest Virginia, Madison,
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Rappahannock.
* From late tonight through Thursday afternoon
* Rain will overspread the area late this afternoon and evening.
The heaviest rain is expected overnight into Thursday morning.
Total rainfall amounts around 1 to 1.5 inches are expected with
locally higher amounts around 2 inches possible.
* Excess runoff from a nearly frozen ground and saturated soils
will cause the potential for streams and creeks to rise out of
their banks as well as potential flooding in low lying urban
areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
522 AM EST Wed Jan 23 2019
…Flooding Possible Tonight and Thursday Morning…
.A strong low pressure system over the Ohio Valley will move east
today and will push a cold front through the Mid Atlantic region
on Thursday. This system will produce widespread moderate to heavy
rainfall tonight into Thursday morning.
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Wythe-
Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-
Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-
Henry-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Danbury,
Boone, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, 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, Bedford, Amherst, and Martinsville
522 AM EST Wed Jan 23 2019
…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING…
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a
* Flood Watch for portions of North Carolina and Virginia,
including the following areas, in North Carolina, Alleghany
NC, Ashe, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yadkin. In
Virginia, Alleghany VA, Amherst, Bath, Bedford, Botetourt,
Carroll, Craig, Floyd, Franklin, Grayson, Henry, Montgomery,
Patrick, Pulaski, Roanoke, Rockbridge, and Wythe.
* From this evening through Thursday morning
* 1 to 2 inches of rain are expected. The highest amounts will be
along the Blue Ridge. Much of the expected rainfall will runoff
into local streams and creeks since the ground is frozen or
still saturated from rainfall last weekend.
* Small streams and creeks may overflow their banks. Areas of poor
drainage will also be prone to flooding. Roads near streams and
creeks.
Tributaries of the Roanoke and Dan Rivers may also flood. These
rivers may rise above action or flood stage Thursday or Friday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.
For the absolute latest updates from NWS click on the image above.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1045 PM EST Fri Jan 18 2019
…A light glaze of ice possible late tonight into Saturday…
.As precipitation develops ahead of a strong storm system
approaching from the west, a wedge of high pressure east of the
mountains will keep colder air in place across the Alleghany
Highlands into Greenbrier county West Virginia. This may allow
for a period of freezing rain and some wintry mixed precipitation,
with a glaze of ice possible very late tonight into Saturday.
VAZ018>020-023-024-035-WVZ507-508-191145-
/O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0005.190119T1100Z-190120T0000Z/
Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Amherst-
Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington,
Hot Springs, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Amherst,
Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
1045 PM EST Fri Jan 18 2019
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM
EST SATURDAY…
* WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light
glaze expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE…Greenbrier County to the Alleghanys Highlands and
portions of the Blue Ridge.
* WHEN…From 6 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday.
* 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.
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
859 PM EST Fri Jan 18 2019
VAZ025-038-039-503-504-508-191000-
/O.CON.KLWX.WW.Y.0007.190119T1200Z-190120T0200Z/
Augusta-Greene-Madison-Western Highland-Eastern Highland-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
859 PM EST Fri Jan 18 2019
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 9 PM
EST SATURDAY…
* WHAT…Snow, sleet and freezing rain expected. Total snow and
sleet accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of
up to two tenths of an inch expected.
* WHERE…Portions of central, northwest and western Virginia.
* WHEN…From 7 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday.
* 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.
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
859 PM EST Fri Jan 18 2019
VAZ026-027-029-030-040-507-191000-
/O.CON.KLWX.WW.Y.0007.190119T1200Z-190120T0500Z/
Rockingham-Shenandoah-Page-Warren-Rappahannock-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
859 PM EST Fri Jan 18 2019
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY
TO MIDNIGHT EST SATURDAY NIGHT…
* WHAT…Snow, sleet and freezing rain expected. Total snow and
sleet accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of
up to two tenths of an inch expected.
* WHERE…Portions of northwest and western Virginia.
* WHEN…From 7 AM Saturday to midnight EST Saturday night.
* 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.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
For the absolute latest updates from NWS, click on the image above.
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.
Photo By Dima Holmes : Wintergreen Real Estate Company : After Sunday’s snowfall people awoke to a beautiful landscape up in the mountains and down below. This photo was taken early Monday up at Wintergreen. January 14, 2019.
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
Another of the beautiful views Dima Holmes captured early Monday morning up at Wintergreen Resort.
The snowfall was enough to close most area schools in Central Virginia. Many schools will operate on a two hour delay Tuesday.
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.
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.
Photo By Wintergreen Fire Rescue : Congressman Riggleman visited with Chief Curtis Sheets on Tuesday regarding an alternate exit from the mountain in case of a large fire.
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.
Photo By Cory Morse
Photo By Cory Morse
Photo By Cory Morse
Crews on the scene say despite one of the cars catching fire, everyone was able to walk away with what appears to be minor injuries.
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.
