Written By: VDOT
| Northern Virginia may experience a period of light snow early Friday morning which could impact the morning rush. The National Weather Service is forecasting precipitation to begin before sunrise, coinciding with very cold surface temperatures in the low 20s. The highest impacts are anticipated in the southern part of the district, with part of Prince William County under a Winter Weather Advisory. Stay prepared by monitoring the forecast, limiting travel while wintry precipitation is occurring, and making sure your car is ready for the elements. |
| What’s The LatestAWinter Weather Advisoryis in effect for eastern Prince William County from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday afternoon.Please monitor forecasts closely for updates. A Potential Winter Commuting Hazard has been issued by the National Weather Service for the Friday morning commute. Limit travel Friday morning, as light snow may make for slick spots, especially on untreated roadways and elevated surfaces. VDOT Northern Virginia is completing pretreatment today of interstates, primaries, and high-volume secondaries with salt brine and will be mobilizing overnight to be staged and ready for winter weather Friday morning. Please keep in mind we do not pretreat neighborhood streets. Use extra caution on elevated surfaces such as bridges, ramps, and overpasses, as they freeze first. Be sure to slow down, keep two hands on the wheel, and report icy conditions to 800-FOR-ROAD or my.vdot.virginia.gov. Stay informed about road conditions by visiting 511.vdot.virginia.gov, using the free mobile app, or calling 511 from any phone in Virginia. If you plan to travel, check the forecast for your whole trip as weather and road conditions can vary across the state. Follow @vadotnova and @NWS_BaltWash for real-time updates! |
