FRONT ROYAL -- The next time the town gets hit with a snowstorm that may be too big a job for its public works crews to handle on their own, members of the Warren County Builders Association will be ready to roll up their sleeves and help -- free of charge.
FRONT ROYAL -- Warren County officials have declared a local emergency in hopes of receiving federal funding to compensate for spending on relief efforts during two record-setting winter storms this month.
Of all the problems large snowfalls have brought to various aspects of Northern Shenandoah Valley living this winter, tainting the water quality has yet to make the list, officials said Tuesday.
A weather system moving into the area today is expected to bring 1 to 3 inches of new snow accumulation, according to the National Weather Service office in Sterling.
FRONT ROYAL -- Director of Public Works Terry Seal says the town's strategy for snow removal will not change, despite heavy criticism following the past two storms.
A state trooper found himself in need of rescue after he and several other motorists were stranded in snowdrifts on Back Mountain Road in western Frederick County on Wednesday night into late Thursday morning.
Area school divisions are plowing through their snow removal budgets this winter, but the unexpected costs are not considered to pose a major threat to operations for the already cash-strapped systems.
Thanks to volunteers and four-wheel drive vehicles, doctors and other staff made it to work at area hospitals despite back-to-back winter storms over the past week.
After being battered and tattered by extreme winter snow storms, the Northern Shenandoah Valley is now being blasted with a round of high winds and bitter cold temperatures.
The spate of snowstorms in the Northern Shenandoah Valley has inconvenienced residents by obstructing travel, trapping people indoors, and knocking out power.
It ain't over until it's over. Or at least until it melts, and after the most recent storm, the Northern Shenandoah Valley could be looking at snow for quite some time.
With more snow piling up on the remnants of last weekend's winter storm, municipal crews across the Shenandoah Valley are working hard to remove it from area streets.
Emergency management officials and local volunteer organizations across the Northern Shenandoah Valley were preparing to reopen or extend the hours at local shelters Tuesday in anticipation of another powerful winter storm moving through the area.
National Weather Service meteorologist Kevin Witt said weather spotters reported snowfall totals ranging from 24-37 inches in the Northern Shenandoah Valley. 37 inches was reported one mile east-northeast of Howellsville in Front Royal. 34 inches was reported two miles north...
WINCHESTER -- The weekend snowstorm forced fewer people than expected into local shelters, American Red Cross and Salvation Army officials said Monday.
Electricity providers were reporting late Monday evening that some customers were still without power in the Northern Shenandoah Valley. Allegheny Power's Web site showed 5,573 customers in Virginia didn't have power, including 140 in Winchester, 151 in Strasburg, 140 in...
WINCHESTER -- This weekend's record-setting winter storm dumped more than 20 inches of snow on the Northern Shenandoah Valley, giving local residents plenty of tedious shoveling to do in the days ahead.
As expected, a major winter storm that began Friday morning buried the Northern Shenandoah Valley in snow on Saturday. Heavy snowfall and ice created severe road conditions throughout the valley, and thousands of local residents experienced power outages.
A foreboding weather forecast was cause for worry throughout the Shenandoah Valley during the past week, and as a result officials and residents were ready for the severe weather that started early Friday afternoon.
Armed with her 5-year-old son, Chris Kisner prepared for combat Thursday morning. The Mt. Jackson-area resident was among the many who braved long lines and crowded aisles at grocery stores to be sure the looming snowfall would not trap them inside and leave them empty-handed during the weekend.
The region could see a repeat of the Dec. 19 snowstorm this weekend. The National Weather Service in Sterling issued a winter storm watch Wednesday afternoon, in effect for Friday morning through Saturday, that calls for 12 or more inches of snow for much of the Northern Virginia and Maryland.
If recent snowfall is any indication, the groundhogs got it right. More snow fell on the Northern Shenandoah Valley on Tuesday into this morning, and forecasters say a potentially serious storm is coming this weekend.
STRASBURG -- On Saturday morning, Debbie Carman woke up to the sloshing sound of water coming from her basement.
Farming can be a tough business in the best of times, and this winter's snowstorms made it a whole lot tougher.
Of all the problems large snowfalls have brought to various aspects of Northern Shenandoah Valley living this winter, tainting the water quality has yet to make the list, officials said Tuesday.
The wintry weather that has burdened the Northern Shenandoah Valley turned the area into a snow globe for several hours Monday afternoon.
FRONT ROYAL -- Director of Public Works Terry Seal says the town's strategy for snow removal will not change, despite heavy criticism following the past two storms.
A state trooper found himself in need of rescue after he and several other motorists were stranded in snowdrifts on Back Mountain Road in western Frederick County on Wednesday night into late Thursday morning.
Anyone who thinks spring cannot come soon enough may want to give the farming community the first chance to vent.
Local and regional U.S. Postal Service officials say that mail delivery should be back to normal by today.
Thanks to volunteers and four-wheel drive vehicles, doctors and other staff made it to work at area hospitals despite back-to-back winter storms over the past week.
After being battered and tattered by extreme winter snow storms, the Northern Shenandoah Valley is now being blasted with a round of high winds and bitter cold temperatures.
Snow, ice and wind have slowed but not stopped emergency workers from responding to 911 calls across the region, officials said Wednesday.
FRONT ROYAL -- Local motorists are taking town officials to task for roads not being cleared as quickly from snow as in some in other jurisdictions.
It ain't over until it's over. Or at least until it melts, and after the most recent storm, the Northern Shenandoah Valley could be looking at snow for quite some time.
With more snow piling up on the remnants of last weekend's winter storm, municipal crews across the Shenandoah Valley are working hard to remove it from area streets.
Northern Shenandoah Valley residents will get no reprieve from winter's wrath today as a warning goes into effect for a storm system that could dump 8 or more inches of snow on top of the 2-3 feet already on the ground.
Residents are still powerless across valley
WINCHESTER -- The weekend snowstorm forced fewer people than expected into local shelters, American Red Cross and Salvation Army officials said Monday.
As expected, a major winter storm that began Friday morning buried the Northern Shenandoah Valley in snow over the weekend.
As expected, a major winter storm that began Friday morning buried the Northern Shenandoah Valley in snow on Saturday. Heavy snowfall and ice created severe road conditions throughout the valley, and thousands of local residents experienced power outages.
A foreboding weather forecast was cause for worry throughout the Shenandoah Valley during the past week, and as a result officials and residents were ready for the severe weather that started early Friday afternoon.
During times of repeated snowfall for an area unaccustomed to such consistent white precipitation, perspective comes in handy.
Armed with her 5-year-old son, Chris Kisner prepared for combat Thursday morning. The Mt. Jackson-area resident was among the many who braved long lines and crowded aisles at grocery stores to be sure the looming snowfall would not trap them inside and leave them empty-handed during the weekend.
The region could see a repeat of the Dec. 19 snowstorm this weekend. The National Weather Service in Sterling issued a winter storm watch Wednesday afternoon, in effect for Friday morning through Saturday, that calls for 12 or more inches of snow for much of the Northern Virginia and Maryland.
If recent snowfall is any indication, the groundhogs got it right. More snow fell on the Northern Shenandoah Valley on Tuesday into this morning, and forecasters say a potentially serious storm is coming this weekend.
Multiple crashes during Saturday's snowstorm prompted Shenandoah County to open its emergency operations center.
Residents of the Northern Shenandoah Valley aren't out of the deep freeze yet, with a whole weekend of frigid temperatures to look forward to.
Old Man Winter isn't going to loosen his grip on the Northern Shenandoah Valley in coming days, according to the National Weather Service.
