Footage of tree snapping and falling on another tree blocking I-85 near Richmond VA from heavy wet snow and freezing rain. Dangerous situation in Richmond VA area with widespread trees and tree branches snapping under combined weight of heavy wet snow and freezing rain. Vehicle accidents and traffic jams across entire Richmond Metro area.
All footage shot during Evening darkness and daylight in/near Richmond VA on December 9, 2018 by Meteorologist Simon Brewer
Shot Description
1 & 2. shots of large tree blocking Interstate 85 (I-85) snapped from heavy weight of wet snow and freezing rain near Richmond VA.
3 & 4. shots of tree snapping and falling on tree almost hitting people trying to clear tree blocking I-85
5-8. various shots of another large tree blocking I-85 causing massive traffic jam near Richmond VA and snow plow trying to smash and move the tree
9. POV driving shot passing large tree on I-85 near Richmond VA
10 & 11. POV driving shots of large trees bending over I-85 under combined weight of heavy wet snow and freezing rain in Richmond VA
12-22. various shots of vehicles wrecked and/or stranded in deep snow-covered I-95 in Richmond VA
23. pushed-in shot of people dragging luggage through snow to get to hotel after major traffic jams from terrible winter storm in Richmond VA
24-26. various shots of snow plows trying to clear highways around Richmond VA
SID: Simon Brewer