In the past 36 cold and snowy hours, state police troopers assigned eastern divisions have responded to 437 crashes and helped nearly 600 drivers with disabled or stuck vehicles.
Although no crashes have been fatal, the roads remain dangerous and state police say they are continuing to respond to regions most impacted by the storm.
The snow may have stopped falling, but chilly weather is going to keep the snow on the ground — and roads.
The next time the temperture will be above freezing will be Monday, according to National Weather meteorologist Jonathan McGee.
McGee called the next few days “dangerously cold,” with wind chill pushing temperatures below 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
The low temperatures also mean that any melted snow will refreeze when temperatures drop, making roads slick, according to a weather alert from the National Weather Service.
“Folks are advised to be alert to significant snow drifts created by the winds, as these pose hazards for motorists and pedestrians alike,” state police said in a press release. “Delaying travel is still best as those roads that were cleared yesterday are still slick in many areas and keeping highway clear allows VDOT crews easier and faster access to them.”
For those who do hit the road today, police remind you to:
- Clear all snow and ice from your entire vehicle
- Call 511, not 911 or #77, for road conditions
- Allow yourself extra time to reach your destination
- Slow down
- Keep a safe distance between you and other vehicles
- Buckle up and keep the cellphone in your pocket
- Move over for emergency vehicles, highway vehicles, and tow trucks
While you’re stuck at home in the snow,
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