Despite tons of snow and ice, drought advisories expanded in Virginia
Drought conditions are present in Virginia, and despite recent winter precipitation, it has not been enough to recharge water supplies.
Drought conditions are present in Virginia, and despite recent winter precipitation, it has not been enough to recharge water supplies.
Two cases of measles have been confirmed in Virginia, one is a resident and one was a visitor to the Commonwealth.
Plans are under way to transform a portion of the southbound travel lanes of U.S. Route 11 in Staunton to a shared-use path.
Primary roads and interstates in the Shenandoah Valley are slowing improving, though “plenty of work remains to be done,” VDOT reports.
A drought warning advisory has been issued to 22 counties and 13 cities in Virginia including the Shenandoah Valley.
Callie (Rhodes) Schaeffer grew up playing softball on her family farm in Rockingham County, near Broadway in the Cedar Run community. She said she was too shy and nervous to try new things, such as joining an organized team.
After the 1971 Major League Baseball season, it appeared that the San Diego Padres would move to Washington.
Snow began falling in the pre-dawn hours Monday and is expected to continue through the afternoon. Up to four inches of accumulation is possible, mostly in the central and southern part of the Shenandoah Valley.
The Friday morning commute could bring snow and sleet, but it should be cleared up in time for UVA fans making a road trip to Charlotte.

It might be time to break out the ice scraper, snow shovel and winter gear, as cold weather and a wintry mix will cause travel headaches over the next week.