VDOT: Prepare ‘as soon as possible’ for yet another winter storm
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Yet another winter storm is headed for Virginia, with extremely low temperatures expected to follow. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is asking residents to start preparing as soon as possible. This third winter storm of 2025 will arrive in Central Virginia the evening of Sunday, Jan. 19, bringing a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain. It will then be followed by the gusts of an "arctic blast," or very low-temperature winds from the Arctic Circle. While snowfall isn't expected to be heavy in the Metro Richmond area, this precipitation combined with freezing temperatures is expected to create a lot of ice. In a Jan. 17 press release, VDOT said drivers should expect dangerous road conditions for the week following the storm. "VDOT asks residents and travelers to pay close attention to weather forecasts and road condition reports since conditions may vary greatly within a relatively short distance," the department said in the release. Richmond water system continues to work as it should going into wintry weekend Residents should start preparing for the storm as soon as possible. VDOT asked that vehicles be moved off of neighborhood streets so that snowplows will have plenty of room to work. VDOT crews will be at the ready to begin clearing roadways, starting with interstates and primary highways. Snowplows will be activated once two inches of snow accumulates. You should not drive in these conditions unless absolutely necessary. If you have to drive, VDOT encourages you to take it slow and leave at least five seconds between yourself and any other vehicles on the road. You should also consider packing an emergency kit and keeping it in your vehicle. You can visit Virginia 511 online or call 511 to get up-to-date information on road conditions . Additional winter driving tips from VDOT can be found here. The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) also put out a guide on how to stay safe both at home and on the road during winter weather, which can be found here.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Yet another winter storm is headed for Virginia, with extremely low temperatures expected to follow. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is asking residents to start preparing as soon as possible.
This third winter storm of 2025 will arrive in Central Virginia the evening of Sunday, Jan. 19, bringing a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain. It will then be followed by the gusts of an "arctic blast," or very low-temperature winds from the Arctic Circle.
While snowfall isn't expected to be heavy in the Metro Richmond area, this precipitation combined with freezing temperatures is expected to create a lot of ice.
In a Jan. 17 press release, VDOT said drivers should expect dangerous road conditions for the week following the storm.
"VDOT asks residents and travelers to pay close attention to weather forecasts and road condition reports since conditions may vary greatly within a relatively short distance," the department said in the release.
Richmond water system continues to work as it should going into wintry weekend
Residents should start preparing for the storm as soon as possible. VDOT asked that vehicles be moved off of neighborhood streets so that snowplows will have plenty of room to work.
VDOT crews will be at the ready to begin clearing roadways, starting with interstates and primary highways. Snowplows will be activated once two inches of snow accumulates.
You should not drive in these conditions unless absolutely necessary. If you have to drive, VDOT encourages you to take it slow and leave at least five seconds between yourself and any other vehicles on the road. You should also consider packing an emergency kit and keeping it in your vehicle.
You can visit Virginia 511 online or call 511 to get up-to-date information on road conditions .
Additional winter driving tips from VDOT can be found here. The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) also put out a guide on how to stay safe both at home and on the road during winter weather, which can be found here.
