A winter storm is expected to affect the Culpeper District starting early Monday morning, with forecasts predicting between 1 and 3 inches of snow in Albemarle, Fluvanna, and Louisa counties. Higher elevations such as Afton Mountain could see up to 4 inches of accumulation.
Motorists traveling on Monday are advised to plan ahead due to potentially slick road conditions throughout the morning and afternoon. Authorities recommend that drivers remain alert to changing weather conditions during the day.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has mobilized its crews for continuous operations as the storm approaches. Personnel and contractors will be plowing and treating roads around the clock in response to shifting conditions.
Drivers should expect periods of reduced visibility, accumulating snow, and slippery surfaces. Road conditions may differ across the district as temperatures are expected to stay near freezing. VDOT urges motorists to reduce speed, increase following distance, exercise caution around snowplows and equipment, and pay special attention on bridges, ramps, and mountain passes where ice can form first.
VDOT also recommends checking real-time road conditions before traveling by using resources such as 511Virginia, the free VDOT 511 mobile app, or by calling 511 from any phone in Virginia. Updates specific to the Culpeper District are available on their X.com/VaDOTCulp account and Facebook page.
“Reduce speed and increase following distance.
Be mindful of VDOT snowplows and equipment and give crews room to work.
Use extra caution on bridges, ramps, and mountain passes, which freeze first.
Check 511 Virginia for real-time road conditions through to your destination before traveling.”