VDOT crews are ready for the storm forecast

VDOT Snow Update

VDOT Northern Virginia crews are ready for the winter storm forecast to affect much of the Commonwealth tomorrow into early next week. Residents are asked to monitor forecasts and plan ahead to avoid travel Sunday and Monday.

What’s Happening Now

  • See the Winter Storm Watch from the National Weather Service covering VDOT’s Northern Virginia District, and monitor for potential updates and extensions.
  • Crews will finish pretreating roads in Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties today, to help prevent ice and snow from bonding to the pavement at the onset of the storm.
  • More than 1,850 trucks will be staged by the onset of the storm ready to treat roads, and will begin to plow once two inches of snow have accumulated. Additional equipment and crews are ready as needed, including tree crews to handle downed branches from ice.

Reminders for Residents and Drivers:

  • Monitor the forecast closely and prepare to stay off roads when the storm begins to allow crews room to work. Plan to avoid travel Sunday and into Monday.
  • Park in driveways or a single side of the street to allow a wider path for plows.
  • If you must drive, ensure gas and wiper fluid tanks are full, be prepared with an emergency kit and be familiar with these winter driving tips.

Learn more about snow removal at virginiadot.org/snow and see stats for Northern Virginia.

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