Why VDOT says roads weren't pretreated before winter storm dumped snow on Virginia

VDOT said by 10 a.m., the Richmond District between 650 to 700 pieces of equipment and 1,300 to 1,400 operators throughout the districts 14 counties at any given time. Those numbers do not include supervisors and other staff like all-hands support, road monitors, and command staff.

A winter storm warning is in effect for much of central and southern Virginia, including most areas near and south of Interstate 64. This includes the Richmond metro and the Tri Cities. Winter weather advisories are in effect elsewhere.

Much of central and southern Virginia will experience snowfall totals between 3-5 inches, with lesser amounts north of Hanover County.

Temperatures will fall through the 30s this afternoon. Breezy conditions will produce wind chills in the teens and 20s.

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