Refreeze Threatens Tuesday Commute as Plows Work Virginia’s Snow-Covered Roads

Overview

• Freezing temperatures are expected to create slick and icy spots overnight into Tuesday, and officials urge drivers to delay nonessential travel and give plows plenty of space.
• VDOT reported between 650 and 700 pieces of equipment and 1,300 to 1,400 operators working in the Richmond District, with plows focused on major highways.
• With salt losing effectiveness in the cold, crews are transitioning to abrasives such as sand to improve traction.
• Virginia State Police have responded to 155 crashes statewide since midnight Monday as snowfall of roughly 3 to 5 inches impacted central and southern regions.
• More than 2,000 Dominion Energy customers experienced outages Monday, and school systems including Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico, and Hanover canceled classes for Tuesday.