Shenandoah Valley experiencing closings and delays due to blizzard
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Shenandoah Valley, VA – Governor Kaine has declared a state of emergency in Virginia. Due to the snowstorm, here are the closings, cancellations and delays we have gathered thus far for the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. We will be posting the latest information as we receive it.
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The Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport – in Weyers Cave, VA is reporting that the airport is open, however there are no flights going in and out. They are attempting to clear runways now. This information is as of 12:49 p.m. on Saturday, December 19.
Latest VDOT Accident Reports –
Augusta County – On US-11 (Lee-Jackson Hwy) in the County of Augusta, in the vicinity of the ramp to I-81N, motorists can expect potential delays due to a tractor trailer accident. The south left lane and right lane are closed. As of 12/19/2009 12:40:26
Rockbridge County – On I-81 at mile marker 188 in the County of Rockbridge, motorists can expect major delays due to a disabled vehicle. The south left lane and right lane are closed. Traffic backups are approximately 5.0 miles. A detour has been established at Exit 191 to direct traffic on to US-11 South and back to I-81 South at Entrance 168. As of 12/19/2009 11:53:41
In Rockingham and Shenandoah Counties, VA –
SCHOOLS
- Head First to Mane St (School Only): Closed Today
- LFCC/Fauquier-Warrenton: Closed Today
- LFCC/Luray-Page County Center: Closed Today
- LFCC/Middletown: Closed Today
- Staunton School of Cosmetology: Closed Saturday (Business)
BUSINESSES
- AugustaHealth-Lifetime Fitness: Closed Saturday (Business)
- Blakemore Flowers: Closed Today… Open Monday
- Dogwood Mountain Log Homes: Closed Today; No Open House on Sat. Dec. 19.
- DuPont Community Credit Union: Closed Today
- Farmers & Merchants Bank: Closed Today; Closed Saturday due to snow
- Fraternal Order of Eagles No 4129: Augusta Co. Eagles 4129 – Children’s Christmas Party scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009 is cancelled. Will be rescheduled. Call 540-942-4129 for additional info.
- Gold’s Gym – Harrisonburg: Closed Today
- Golden Rule Homes, Inc.: Closed Saturday (Business)
- Harrisonburg Parks and Rec: Community Activities Center and Westover Pool Closed Saturday
- Hollister Incorporated: Hollister Incorporated will remain closed through the daylight shift on Sunday.; We will reassess the situation on Sunday morning.
- Massanutten Regional Library: Closed Saturday (Business); All nine MRL branches closed Saturday
- Miller Coors: Closing at 7:00 AM; Closed Saturday for First Shift, Non-Essential Operations.
- Rockingham Memorial Hospital Wellness Center: Closed Today; The RMH Wellness Center will be closed Saturday, December 19.
- Simmons Cut and Tan: www.totalbodyplace.com; Harrisonburg
- Soundcheck Music: Closed Today; no guitar or other lessons today
- Staunton Mall: Closed Saturday (Business); Staunton Mall will reopen Sunday, December 20th on regular schedule.
- Staunton/Augusta Family YMCA: Closed Today
- Steven Toyota: Closed Today; Will reopen Sunday at 12:00.
- That Design Chick: www.ThatDesignChick.com -Staunton Office Closed Until After The Holiday
- Verona Moose Family Center: Closed Today; Kids Christmas party w/Santa is canceled till 12/26/09 @ 9:00 am
CHURCHES
- St. Peter’s Lutheran-Churchville: Closed Tomorrow
- Loch Willow Presbyterian Church: All Sunday activities cancelled December 20
- Mt. Crawford UMC: Morning Services Cancelled; No evening activities
- Mt. Olivet Church of Brethren Timberville: Closed Tomorrow
- Mt. Sidney United Methodist: Morning Services Cancelled; No evening activities
- Mt. Solon Pentecostal Church: Closed Today and Tomorrow
- Mt. Zion United Methodist Church: One Night In Bethlehem; Cancelled
- New Covenant Community Church: Morning Services Cancelled; No evening activities
- Sher Lynd Baptist Church: Closed Tomorrow
- Shiloh Baptist Church: Closed Tomorrow
- Smokey Row Baptist Church: Morning Services Cancelled
- St. Jacob’s Lutheran – Conicville: Program practice cancelled
- St. James United Methodist Church: All activities and worship services for Dec 19 and 20 are cancelled.
- St. John’s UMC-Edinburg: Morning Services Cancelled
- Sunset Drive UMC: Morning Services Cancelled; No evening activities
- Third Presbyterian Church: Cancelled; All Sunday Activities Cancelled
- Wakemans Grove Church of Brethren: Morning Services Cancelled; No evening activities; The Sunday evening performance of “Christmas on Gloria Street” is cancelled.
- Wayside Baptist Church: Closed Tomorrow; All Services Cancelled
- Weavers Mennonite Church: Walk-Thru Bethlehem canceled
- Wesley Chappel UMC: Morning Services Cancelled
- Weyers Cave United Methodist Church: No evening activities
- Alethia Church: Closed Tomorrow
- All Saints Russian Orthodox Church: Saturday Eveing Vigil Has Been Cancelled
- Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church: Evening Services Cancelled
- Beverly Manor Baptist Church: Closed Tomorrow
- Bridgewater Church of Brethren: Closed Today; Christmas Celebration Cancelled
- Community Mennonite Church: Morning Services Cancelled
- Cowboy Church of VA-Mt Jackson: Evening Services Cancelled
- Craigsville Southern Baptist Church: Closed Sunday (Business)
- Crimora United Methodist: Morning Services Cancelled; No evening classes
- Fairview Church of Brethren-Mt. Clinton: Closed Sunday (Business)
- Finley Memorial Presbyterian: Morning Services Cancelled; Evening Caroling Cancelled
- First United Methodist Church-Bway: Closed Tomorrow
- Greatest Freedom Ministries: Closed Tomorrow
- Grottoes United Methodist Church: Morning Services Cancelled
- Harrisonburg Baptist Church: Closed Today
- Harrisonburg First Church of Brethren: Cancelled on Saturday; Parent’s Day Off
GOVERNMENT
- NAVAL SECURITY GR ACT SUGAR GROVE: Closed Today
- Augusta County Library: Closed Saturday (Business); All Augusta County Library locations closed on Saturday
AREA SPORTS
- Most area high school basketball games around Central Virginia have been postponed for Friday and Saturday due to possibility of inclement weather.
- James Madison’s men’s basketball game scheduled for Saturday at 7pm with Radford has been postponed.
In Clarke County, VA –
- Saturday December 19 – Postponed – Sounds of Grace Concert Series – at Grace Episcopal Chapel has been rescheduled for Sunday, December 27. The address of the church is: 110 South Church Street, Berryville, VA 22611
VDOT Update:
Location:Fauquier (County) – On I-66 at mile marker 14.8 in the County of Fauquier, motorists can expect potential delays due to a disabled vehicle. The west left lane and right lane are closed. As of 12/19/2009 14:16:25
in Winchester, VA – Snow update – closings and cancellations – Apple Blossom Mall opened this morning., but by noon has closed.
Additional closures and cancellations for Winchester, Va area:
- AA District 26 Workshop scheduled for 12/20/09 – cancelled
- Apple Club Christmas Party is cancelled this evening
- Grace Lutheran Church in Winchester, Va.- 8:15 am Service and Sunday School have been cancelled for Sunday, December 20
- Rubbermaid Commercial Products – closed from 6pm Saturday to 6pm Sunday
- The Wayside Theater in Middletown, Va.- Miracle on 34th Street; 2:30 & 7:30pm shows cancelled
12/18/09 – In Charlottesville, Va – Sports update – Tonight’s Virginia vs. UNC-Wilmington men’s basketball game at John Paul Jones Arena has been postponed because of hazardous travel conditions caused by the heavy snowfall in the Charlottesville area. The schools will try to reschedule the game during the 2009-10 season.
Snow related cancellations and closures in Loundoun County, VA –
- Loudoun County Public Schools will be closed Monday, December 21 and Tuesday, December 22, due to inclement weather. All administrative offices will be closed on Monday, December 21.
- The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority reports Green Line
Disruption between Fort Totten and Congress Heights in both directions. All above ground Metrorail service has been suspended due to inclement weather.
12/19/09 – Reporting from the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia –
The Washinton Post web site is reporting the following snow-related travel infomration:
Major road closures in Virginia
The Virginia Department of Transportation reports several closures on major roadways and some ramps, because of deteriorating travel conditions and accidents. The department continues to urge drivers to stay off the roads.
VDOT says these roads are blocked because of snow-related incidents:
– Southbound I-495 at Braddock Road
– Northbound I-95 south of Lorton
– Northbound I-95 south of Quantico
Virginia State Police have closed these ramps because of icing:
– Westbound I-495 to southbound I-95
– Northbound I-95 to northbound I-495
– Franconia Road (Route 644) to southbound I-95
Delays building for Amtrak
Update (1;05 p.m.): Amtrak is reporting 30 to 60 minutes delays on the corridor between Washington and Boston, spokeswoman Vernae Graham said.
Amtrak was reporting greater delays of more than two hours on long-distance trains along the East Coast, including the Crescent, which runs from New Orleans to New York and the Palmetto, which runs between New York and Savannah, Ga.
Use this link for the latest on the I-81 closure near Lexington, VA – http://www.thenews-gazette.com/atf.php?sid=11351