Virginia’s Winter Weather Alert: Travel Advisory Issued by VDOT

The Virginia Department of Transportation is warning drivers against traveling in certain areas of Virginia from Sunday afternoon through Monday.

VDOT indicated that hazardous conditions are anticipated overnight into Monday morning, with snowfall expected at a rate of one inch per hour, leading to possible accumulations of 5-12 inches in sections of Northern and Central Virginia.

Additionally, VDOT mentioned that travel is discouraged across the rest of the Commonwealth during the same period due to a combination of rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow which will lead to perilous driving situations.

VDOT pointed out that the severity of the storm will create circumstances necessitating multiple days of efforts to render roads navigable, implying that travelers may not observe clear pavement right away.

“Winter weather has already arrived in Virginia, and road conditions are declining swiftly. Crews are currently addressing regions in the western part of the Commonwealth. In areas expecting the approaching storm, crews are organized and prepared to commence snow removal and treatment operations as conditions allow,” stated VDOT in its announcement.