SALEM - 5:45 a.m. - High winds and overnight snow showers have made for some icy road conditions this morning. In addition, low temperatures have caused wet roads to refreeze overnight As of 5:45 a.m., drivers should be alert to the following conditions:
Interstates are mostly clear, but drivers should watch for blowing snow.
In Roanoke County, drifting snow has created moderate and severe conditions on part of Route 221 in the Bent Mountain area. In addition, there are some secondary roads (those numbered 600 and above) in moderate condition Roanoke County, particularly in the higher elevations, where snow is drifting.
In Craig County, primary and secondary roads are in moderate condition due to overnight snow showers and drifting.
In Botetourt County, primary roads are in minor condition, but secondary roads are covered in blowing snow.
In Pulaski County, there are moderate road conditions reported on primary and secondary roads due to overnight snow showers and drifting.
In Montgomery and Giles counties, primary roads are in minor condition, meaning they are mostly clear with isolated slick spots, but drivers should be aware of blowing snow creating icy conditions. Secondary roads in these two Montgomery and Giles counties are in moderate condition.
In Carroll and Floyd counties, minor conditions are reported on primary roads, and secondary roads are in moderate condition due to drifting.
In Bedford and Franklin counties, primary roads are in minor condition; secondary roads are in moderate condition.
For the latest road conditions and incident reports, dial 511 or visit the Web site at www.511Virginia.org.
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