VDOT Launches 24-Hour Operations to Prepare for Weekend Winter Storm

Lynchburg crews prepare roads ahead of winter storm

We're in for a winter wonderland this weekend! As pretty as it may be to look at, driving in it is a different story.

SNOWY WEEKEND: Winter storm expected to bring snow and ice to region

A winter storm watch is in effect from late Friday through Sunday for East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia this weekend, according to the National Weather Service office in Morristown, Tenn.

VDOT launches 24-hour operations to prepare for weekend winter storm

RICHMOND, Va. The Virginia Department of Transportation began 24-hour operations Tuesday morning at 8 a.m. in anticipation of winter weather expected to hit the Commonwealth this weekend.As crews work to prepare roads and equipment for possible snow or ice, VDOT officials say there are steps residents can take beforehand to help both their crews and themselves.VDOT is responsible for covering nearly 60,000 miles of state-maintained roads. In the…

VDOT Gearing Up for Winter Storm

With a significant winter weather event anticipated to impact Virginia on the weekend of January 24, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is gearing up […] The post VDOT Gearing Up for Winter Storm appeared first on NRVNews.

VDOT: Prepare for winter storm and stay off roads once it starts

Plan travel around storm and do not drive until road conditions improve SALEM – With a significant winter weather event anticipated to impact Virginia on the weekend of January 24, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is gearing up for snow removal operations. VDOT is prepared for a multi-day response. […]

Winter Storm Watch issued as heavy snow, ice threaten region

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for much of East Tennessee, southwest Virginia and portions of southwest North Carolina as a powerful storm system is expected to impact the region late Friday night through Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service in Morristown. Forecasters warn that heavy mixed precipitation is possible, including significant snowfall and dangerous ice accumulation. Snow totals of 4 to 10 inches are possibl…