VDOT News - Staunton

STAUNTON – Snow has returned to the forecast for this weekend in the Shenandoah Valley and Alleghany Highlands. The region is expected to receive 1 to 3 inches of snowfall Saturday night into Sunday morning, February 12-13.

Throughout the day on Friday, the Virginia Department of Transportation conducted brining operations to pre-treat interstates and other major roadways in the 11-county Staunton District. VDOT crews and contractors will be ready to plow and treat roadways this weekend when winter weather begins.

Interstates and primary roads are plowed and treated first, followed by heavily traveled secondary roads. Other secondary routes and subdivision streets are plowed next. Travelers should monitor local weather forecasts and avoid driving if possible during the snow storm.

Travelers can check VDOT’s 511 system for road conditions, traffic cameras and crash location at http://www.511Virginia.org or on the 511 app. Roads with snow conditions will be marked minor, moderate, severe or closed.

On the go? Then visit VDOT’s Free Virginia 511 Tools to get your 511 app for Android or iOS. Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511.

The VDOT Customer Service Center can be accessed through its mobile friendly website at https://my.vdot.virginia.gov/. Agents are on site 24/7 every day of the year to assist the public. People can also call the VDOT Customer Service Center at 800-FOR-ROAD (800-367-7623).

The Staunton District Snow Page is on the VDOT website under Travel Center Snow Emergency Pages. The Staunton District Twitter feed is at @VaDOTStaunton.

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The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick, Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties.

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Road condition definitions:
Severe – drifting or partially blocked road.
Moderate – snow or ice on major portions of the roadway.
Minor – bare pavement except for isolated spots of snow, ice or slush.

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