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A significant winter storm is impacting Central Virginia this weekend, bringing heavy snow, ice accumulation, and freezing temperatures across Charlottesville, Albemarle County, and surrounding areas. These conditions put exceptional stress on trees — especially those with existing damage, decay, or heavy limbs over homes and driveways.
Tree failures during winter storms often happen suddenly and without warning, either during snowfall and icing or in the days immediately after conditions clear.
Grubb Tree & Excavation is actively monitoring conditions and providing professional tree safety and hazardous tree services when it is safe to do so.
Snow and ice behave differently than wind alone. During winter storms like this one:
Ice buildup adds thousands of pounds of weight to large limbs
Snow accumulation causes bending, cracking, or splitting
Frozen ground limits root stability, increasing the chance of uprooting
Hidden fractures may not be visible until temperatures rise
Trees that appeared stable before the storm can quickly become hazardous once ice and snow load set in.
If conditions allow safe observation, be aware of:
Limbs hanging, cracking, or partially broken
Trees leaning toward homes, vehicles, or power lines
Newly exposed roots or soil heaving
Driveways or access blocked by fallen trees
⚠️ Storm-damaged trees are unpredictable. Attempting to cut or remove them without proper equipment is extremely dangerous — especially with ice, snow, and unstable footing.
Grubb Tree & Excavation provides hazardous tree removal and storm-related tree services based on severity, access, and safety conditions. We do not rush work during unsafe weather. Instead, we prioritize controlled, professional solutions once conditions allow.
Our storm-related services may include:
Tree safety assessments
Hazardous limb and tree removal
Clearing blocked access and driveways
Post-storm evaluations for delayed damage
Each property is evaluated individually to determine the safest next step.
As a veteran-owned, locally operated business with over 30 years of arborist experience, we understand how Central Virginia’s tree species and terrain respond to snow and ice events like this one.
We proudly serve Charlottesville, Albemarle County, and surrounding communities, helping property owners make informed decisions during and after severe winter weather.
Whether you are:
Monitoring a tree you’re concerned may not hold up
Dealing with visible storm damage
Planning for safe cleanup once weather improves
Early evaluation helps prevent secondary damage and unsafe situations.
If something doesn’t look right, it’s worth checking.