Winter Travel Info

Staying Safe in a Winter Storm 

Avoid travel. The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. 

Be Prepared: Pack an Emergency Winter Driving Kit

70% of snow-related deaths occur in automobiles. Play it safe – don’t drive.

Give crews room to clear roads. This way, first-responders can respond quickly.

 
Get current road conditions: Call or visit 511 | Download the app.

Contact the VDOT Customer Service Center or call 1-800-367-ROAD for questions or to report hazardous road conditions.

Snow Removal 

• Online Snowplow Tracker Tool
  In your area, find out where plows have been as well as where they are headed. 
• VDOT Answers: How to Properly Shovel Your Driveway (YouTube Video)

Local Updates  

• Northern Virginia
• Culpeper
• Staunton

Winter Weather Preparations

• Be prepared for winter driving
• NHTSA’s winter driving tips

 VDOT Winter Weather Budget/Equipment/Operations 

• Snow-Removal Equipment and Supplies (2023-2024)
• Snow-Removal Budgets (2023-2024)
• Pre-treatment, anti-icing and de-icing
• Snow removal frequently asked questions
• Winter driving preparation and tips