VDOT Plow Tracker
Northern Virginia roads are divided into 633 snow maps. Use the Virginia Department of Transportation's snow plow tracker (activated when there's 2+ inches of snow) to check the status of your road and see what's been cleared.
Private Streets
If a street within a townhouse, condominium or business complex is not posted with a state route number, then it is a private street. Snow removal is the responsibility of the property management company or homeowners association.
Walkways/
It takes a whole community to shovel snow. While not legally obligated, we need your help to clear snow in front of residential or business properties so that all pedestrians (especially school children, those with disabilities and the elderly), may walk safely.
Driving In the Snow
Sometimes we need to drive in snowy conditions. To be safe on our roads, drivers are asked to:
- Get where you need to be before the weather gets bad.
- Monitor weather to stay informed of the latest timing and intensity along your travel routes.
- Adjust commutes to avoid the worst of the weather until conditions improve.
- Take it slow on bridges, ramps, overpasses and other known trouble spots.
- Ensure gas tanks and windshield fluid tanks are full, and take time to update your car’s emergency kit.
- Watch for pedestrians as sidewalks may not be clear.
- Don't crowd plows! Give them space to work.
