Virginia Department of Transportation crews and contractors continue to plow roadways throughout the Staunton District. Crews remain working in 12-hour shifts and will continue to work through the night and tomorrow.

Due to the high snow volume most crews have focused on interstate and primary roads. As these roads are completed more crews will begin working on secondary roads. The public is advised that it may be a few days before all roads receive at least one pass by a snow plow. This does not mean the road will be down to bare pavement.

VDOT continues to discourage all but the most necessary travel as snow plows continue to plow and treat the roadways.

Road conditions vary throughout the Shenandoah Valley. Here are the conditions for the nighttime hours:
Interstate 64 – Minor conditions in Augusta County. Clear conditions in Rockbridge and Alleghany counties.

Interstate 66 – Severe conditions in Warren County.

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

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

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

Due to the high snow volume most crews have focused on interstate and primary roads. As these roads are completed more crews will begin working on secondary roads. The public is advised that it may be a few days before all roads receive at least one pass by a snow plow. This does not mean the road will be down to bare pavement.

All lanes on Interstate 81 northbound are open from mile marker 232 to mile marker 235 in northern Augusta County near the Rockingham County line. The lanes were closed earlier due to a backup from a disabled vehicle. At one point the back up was reported to be eight miles long by the VDOT Staunton Traffic Operations Center.

VDOT continues to discourage all but the most necessary travel as snow plows continue to plow and treat the roadways.

Road conditions vary throughout the Shenandoah Valley. Here are the conditions for early evening:
Interstate 66 – Severe conditions in Warren County.

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

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

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

The Virginia Department of Transportation warns motorists not to travel unless absolutely necessary. VDOT crews and contractors are fully mobilized and responding to roadway impacts.

Saturday Mid-morning Road Conditions:
Interstate 66 – Severe conditions in Warren County.

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

Interstate 81 – Severe conditions in Rockingham, Shenandoah and Frederick counties. Moderate conditions in Rockbridge and Augusta counties.
Primary roads are in severe condition in Shenandoah, Frederick, Warren, Page and Clarke counties. Moderate conditions are in Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland and Rockingham counties.

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

Other truck stops along Interstate 81 reached full capacity earlier tonight. The Pilot Truck Stop at exit 213 in Greenville in Augusta County is full as is the Flying J Truck Stop at exit 296 in Frederick County. Ramps to exit 323 north of Winchester are closed.

Virginia Department of Transportation is strongly advising the public not to travel unless absolutely necessary. VDOT crews and contractors are fully deployed plowing and treating roads.

Motorists are reminded that ice and freezing rain conditions can still produce hazardous driving conditions, even when roads are treated. 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.

Virginia Department of Transportation crews and contractors are fully deployed plowing and treating roads. VDOT is urging the public not to travel unless absolutely necessary.

Many truck stops along Interstate 81 have full lots or are close to having full lots. The Pilot Truck Stop at exit 213 in Greenville in Augusta County is full as is the Flying J Truck Stop at exit 296 in Frederick County. Ramps to exit 323 north of Winchester are closed.
Here are the road conditions for tonight:
Interstate 66 – Moderate conditions in Warren County.

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

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

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

Secondary roads are in moderate condition in Frederick, Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties.

Motorists are reminded that ice and freezing rain conditions can still produce hazardous driving conditions, even when roads are treated. People who are driving in winter road conditions should use extra caution particularly on bridges, overpasses, curves, hills and ramps.

VDOT has placed electronic signs along I-81 advising truckers to proceed on the interstate and bypass exit 213. Truckers are not to park along the interstate exit ramp or along the I-81 shoulders.

Virginia State Police will be in the area to help enforce the shoulder and ramp parking ban.

Road conditions continue to rapidly deteriorate in the Shenandoah Valley. Numerous accidents are being reported along I-81 and other areas of the Valley. Interstate, primary and secondary roads are mostly covered with snow. VDOT crews and contractors are fully deployed and will continue plowing and treating roads throughout the storm.

It is critical during periods of heavy snow and high winds that motorists stay off the roads and let the plows do their work. Travelers are advised to leave the roadway area and seek parking areas and safe shelter during the storm. Wherever possible, vehicles should be parked in driveways, parking lots or off-road parking and not on the state maintained roads. VDOT is also asking drivers not to pull off and park on the interstate and primary road shoulders.

Road conditions in many areas of the Commonwealth of Virginia are deteriorating to severe condition with the onset of heavy snow and high winds.

Motorists are reminded that ice and freezing rain conditions can still produce hazardous driving conditions, even when roads are treated. People who are driving in winter road conditions should use extra caution particularly on bridges, overpasses, curves, hills and ramps.

Roads showing bare pavement may be icy in some areas. Motorists are advised not to drive. If driving is necessary, extreme caution should be used. Drivers should plan for extra time to get to their destinations.

Road conditions are expected to deteriorate as heavy snow and high winds enter the region overnight. Virginia Department of Transportation crews and contractors are fully deployed and will continue plowing and treating roads throughout the storm.

It is critical during periods of heavy snow and high winds that motorists stay off the roads and let the plows do their work. Travelers are advised to leave the roadway area and seek parking areas and safe shelter during the storm. Wherever possible, vehicles should be parked in driveways, parking lots or off-road parking and not on the state maintained roads. VDOT is also asking drivers not to pull off and park on the interstate and primary road shoulders.

Road conditions are currently in moderate condition throughout the Shenandoah Valley but could deteriorate to severe in some areas if heavy snow and high winds occur.

Motorists are reminded that ice and freezing rain conditions can still produce hazardous driving conditions, even when roads are treated. People who are driving in winter road conditions should use extra caution particularly on bridges, overpasses, curves, hills and ramps.