RICHMOND, Va. – A wintry mix of rain and freezing rain continues today and starts to move out of the Commonwealth this evening. Motorists should remain alert to roadway conditions as lower temperatures tonight through tomorrow morning could cause wet roads to refreeze in areas west of Interstate 95 in Virginia, especially on bridges and elevated surfaces.
Wintry precipitation has begun to taper off from southwestern Virginia to the northeastern part of the state, until approximately 2 a.m. Temperatures are forecasted to drop beginning around 8 p.m. in the Shenandoah Valley through 4 a.m. in the northern and southwestern areas of the Commonwealth. Virginia Department of Transportation crews will monitor roads overnight and treat areas should icy conditions develop.
Motorists should use caution, if travel is necessary.
Safety and Travel Resources
When winter weather arrives, residents and motorists should plan travel ahead of time, check road conditions, prepare an emergency car kit, follow forecasts and announcements and limit travel based on conditions.
Prior to travel, motorists should visit 511virginia.org, call 511 or check the 511 Virginia mobile app for up-to-date information on road and traffic conditions.
Visit VDOT’s winter weather page for more information about winter weather preparations and response.
For questions or to report hazardous road conditions, the public should contact VDOT’s 24-hour Customer Service Center by visiting my.vdot.virginia.gov or calling 800-FOR-ROAD (367-7623).