STAUNTON, VA (Virginia Department of Transportation) – Snow has tapered off in most areas of the Shenandoah Valley and Alleghany Highlands, while plows and salt spreaders continue working to make all state-maintained roads safe for travel. Snowfall totals range from a trace to about three inches, with the highest accumulation in the southern part of the region.

VDOT reports conditions are steadily improving as of mid-day Friday but still advises caution. Temperatures are expected to fall below freezing Friday night into early Saturday morning, so wet roadways could refreeze. Elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses are especially prone to refreezing.

VDOT employees and contractors are plowing and treating roadways as needed in the 11-county Staunton District. As of 11:30 a.m. Friday, interstate highways range from clear to minor condition (patches of snow or slush). Most primary roads are in minor condition, while secondary roads are in minor to moderate condition.

For updated traffic alerts and travel information dial 511, visit the 511 Virginia website or download the mobile app. Motorists are reminded to check their entire route a conditions will vary throughout Virginia. 511 Virginia shows road conditions on a color-coded map and in county-by-county text listings.