Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Northern Virginia District crews started mobilizing early this morning [Friday, Jan. 19] as areas of snow returned across Northern Virginia. Please give them plenty of space on the roads as they work to keep them clear.
As always, residents are asked to monitor forecasts, limit nonessential travel, and be aware of the potential for icy spots as freezing temperatures are forecast today into the weekend.
What's The Latest?
• See the Winter Weather Advisory and Winter Storm Warning issued by the National Weather Service until 7 p.m. for VDOT's Northern Virginia District, with a range of snow accumulations forecast through Friday evening. Please monitor forecasts closely for updates.
• Northern Virginia District crews spot treated as needed with brine on Thursday and are now mobilized across the district treating roads as snow started early this morning.
• Delay all nonessential travel, but if you must drive, reduce speed, increase distances, bring emergency supplies, give space to first-responders and VDOT crews and be familiar with these winter driving tips.
• Continue to check the forecast along the entirety of your trip and be ready to change or cancel plans if conditions worsen.
• Monitor road conditions on www.511virginia.org or the free mobile app, or call 511 from any phone in Virginia.
