The Shadow
STAUNTON (4:25 p.m.) – A hard refreeze of roadways in the Shenandoah Valley and Alleghany Highlands is likely most nights this week, as temperatures plummet into the single digits and low teens. Many subdivision and secondary roads remain snow- and ice-covered.
VDOT crews and contractors made progress in plowing and treating roads during the day on Monday as temperatures rose to near freezing, and road conditions are improving. Still, motorists should continue to avoid travel that is not critical.
Vehicle traffic packs down the snow and ice even further, creating additional challenges for the snowplows.
With the refreezing this week, motorists should watch for icy conditions – even on roads that have exposed pavement.
Here are the conditions as of 4:25 p.m. on Monday in the VDOT Staunton District:
Interstate 81 – Clear conditions in Augusta, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Warren, Frederick and Rockbridge counties.
Interstate 64 – Clear conditions in Alleghany, Augusta and Rockbridge counties.
Interstate 66 – Clear conditions in Warren County.
Primary Roads – Minor conditions, Augusta, Bath, Clarke, Frederick, Highland, Page, Rockingham and Warren counties. Clear conditions in Alleghany, Rockbridge, and Shenandoah counties.
Secondary Roads – Moderate conditions in Alleghany, Augusta, Bath, Highland, Page, Rockbridge and Rockingham counties. Minor conditions in Clarke, Frederick, Shenandoah and Warren counties.
Secondary Roads – Moderate conditions in Alleghany, Augusta, Bath, Highland, Page, Rockbridge and Rockingham counties. Minor conditions in Clarke, Frederick, Shenandoah and Warren counties.
For road-condition updates and travel information visit the 511 Virginia website, download the mobile app or dial 511. Motorists should check their entire route as conditions will vary throughout the Commonwealth. 511 Virginia shows road conditions on a color-coded map and in county-by-county text listings. Conditions are defined as:
· Minor – bare pavement except for isolated spots of snow, ice or slush.
· Moderate – snow or ice on major portions of the road.
· Severe – drifting or partially blocked road.
· Closed – road is closed to all traffic.
The VDOT Customer Service Center operates 24/7 to help roadway users report potential hazards, make service requests or get information related to Virginia’s transportation network. Use its mobile friendly website or call
800-367-7623
.
The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick, Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties. Follow the Staunton District on Facebook and X.
The VDOT website has winter weather travel tips, news releases, and links to social media accounts for VDOT districts throughout the Commonwealth.
