Comments on: Live Blog | Snow Day in the Valley

By: afp

afp — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 04:53:00 +0000

(10:00 p.m.) The snow has stopped and road conditions are improving in the Shenandoah Valley. Many roads are clear or in minor condition. Motorists should watch for icy patches and black ice as temperatures dip below freezing during the nighttime hours.

Here are the late night road conditions:

Interstate 64, 66 and 81 – Clear conditions except for minor conditions on I-64 in Augusta County. Watch for slush and icy patches.

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

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

Harrisonburg, Staunton and Waynesboro cities are reporting minor conditions.

Motorists are reminded that ice and freezing rain conditions can still produce hazardous driving conditions, even when roads are treated. People should not drive unless absolutely necessary. People who are driving in winter road conditions should use extra caution particularly on bridges, overpasses, curves, hills and ramps.

Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-866-MY511VA (866-695-1182). Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.

For a chart of winter weather road conditions go the http://www.511Virginia.org site, look to the left side of the page and click on the “Road Conditions” bar. A map will appear with color coded roads. Right above the map is a link reading: “Click here for a list of road conditions, including secondary roads”. Click on this link, then in the drop-down box click on the desired county or Virginia statewide. A text box of road conditions will appear.

By: afp

afp — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:07:44 +0000

The Waynesboro Christmas Parade scheduled for 7 p.m. tonight has been canceled.

No makeup date has been announced.

A city official cited the worsening weather conditions and safety concerns as key to the decision.

By: afp

afp — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:58:44 +0000

VDOT Update: 1:45 p.m.
Minor to moderate conditions are on most Shenandoah Valley roads as snow continues to fall in the area. Here are the current road conditions.
Interstate 64, 66 and 81 – Minor to clear conditions. Watch for slush and icy patches.
Primary roads – Moderate conditions in Alleghany, Bath, Highland, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Clarke and Warren counties. Minor conditions are in Augusta, and Rockbridge counties.
Secondary roads – Moderate conditions are in Bath, Rockbridge, Highland, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Clarke and Warren counties. Minor conditions are reported in Alleghany County.
Harrisonburg City is reporting moderate conditions. Staunton and Waynesboro are reporting minor conditions.

By: afp

afp — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:27:32 +0000

In addition to e-mailing us at freepress2@ntelos.net, readers can also post weather-related cancellations and road-conditions information here on the Comments section.

By: afp

afp — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:26:12 +0000

From a Fishersville reader: All activities at Wilson Memorial High School scheduled for today have been canceled. Info confirmed by check of WMHS school website – http://bit.ly/4NmMzn