STAUNTON (Virginia Department of Transportation) – Snow began falling early Friday morning and causing slippery driving conditions in many parts of the Shenandoah Valley and Alleghany Highlands. About two inches of snow have already fallen in some counties as the latest winter storm works its way through region from south to north.

VDOT advises motorists to postpone travel if possible until snow tapers off and conditions improve. Those who must travel should drive slowly and cautiously. Be especially careful on elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses, which freeze first.

The Virginia Department of Transportation pre-treated interstates and other major routes on Thursday. Employees and contractors of the VDOT Staunton District are plowing and treating roadways as needed, and will continue snow-removal operations until conditions are safe for travel.

Here are the conditions as of 4:30 a.m. Friday in the 11-county Staunton District:

Interstate 81 – Moderate conditions in Rockbridge, Augusta and Shenandoah counties. Minor conditions in Rockingham County. Clear conditions in Frederick County.

Interstate 64 – Moderate conditions in Alleghany, Rockbridge and Augusta counties.

Interstate 66 – Clear conditions in Warren County.

Primary Roads – Moderate conditions in Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Augusta and Shenandoah counties. Minor conditions in Highland, Rockingham and Page counties. Clear conditions in Frederick, Clarke and Warren counties.

Secondary Roads – Moderate conditions in Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Augusta and Shenandoah counties. Minor conditions in Highland, Rockingham and Page counties. Clear conditions in Frederick, Clarke and Warren counties.

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. 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.