STAUNTON VA: (Rocktown Now) – With roads already covered with snow and precipitation expected to continue through this afternoon, motorist are advised to stay off the roads if possible. According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, Staunton district, here are the current road conditions throughout the Shenandoah Valley.
Morning update from our VDOT Staunton District – At least four inches of snow have already fallen in much of the Shenandoah Valley and the Alleghany Highlands as of early Sunday morning. Additional heavy snow and wintry mix are expected throughout the day and into early Monday morning. Avoid all but emergency travel.
The Virginia Department of Transportation has been plowing and treating major roadways throughout the 11-county Staunton District since Saturday evening. VDOT crews and contractors are working around the clock on rotating 12-hour shifts.
Plowing focuses first on interstates and most primary routes, and may not reach all secondary roads and subdivisions for several days. Extreme cold during and after the storm extends the time needed to complete plowing operations, and may cause refreezing on roads previously plowed and treated.
Here are the conditions as of 4:30 a.m. Sunday in the VDOT Staunton District:
Interstate 81 – Moderate conditions in Rockbridge, Augusta, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Warren and Frederick counties.
Interstate 64 – Moderate conditions in Alleghany, Rockbridge and Augusta counties.
Interstate 66 – Moderate conditions in Warren County.
Primary Roads – Moderate conditions in Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Highland, Augusta, Rockingham, Page, Shenandoah, Frederick, Clarke and Warren counties.
Secondary Roads – Moderate conditions in Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Highland, Augusta, Rockingham, Page, Shenandoah, Frederick, Clarke and Warren counties.
For emergency 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 Virginia, to include dangerous ice accumulations in the southern part of 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.