The safety of the traveling public and of the agency’s employees and partners is always top priority for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).   • VDOT crews pretreated roads in most areas Monday and Tuesday in anticipation of this winter storm, which began in the commonwealth early Wednesday. • VDOT crews are plowing and treating state-maintained roads as snow accumulates. • VDOT crews are working around the clock in 12-hour shifts to plow and treat state-maintained roads. • Snow accumulation and road conditions across regions of the commonwealth will vary. • In southeast Virginia, major roads are in minor to moderate condition while road conditions in Northern Virginia are mostly clear. The remaining areas of the commonwealth are experiencing minor road conditions. • This storm brought up to 12 inches of snow to parts of southeast Virginia, which means VDOT snow operations could last for multiple days. Temperatures on Thursday and Friday are forecast to remain below freezing for much of the commonwealth. This can prolong the time needed to clear roadways of icy conditions. • Additional snow showers are in the forecast for this morning. Additional accumulation is expected in some areas • Motorists should stay off the roads during and after the storm. The patience and cooperation of travelers remaining off the roads during and following the storm is critical for crews to operate safely and efficiently.   • Gusting winds may lead to drifting snow in some areas on Thursday and Friday, especially in coastal areas and where fields border roads. Blowing snow can obscure a driver’s visibility and cause roads that have been plowed to become covered again. • If you must drive during the storm, use extreme caution. Should you encounter snow removal operations while driving, give crews plenty of room to do their job.