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DMV Snow Forecast: Winter storm targeting DC region
A winter storm is targeting the Washington, D.C. region that could bring significant snow, sleet and freezing rain through early Monday.
CULPEPER, Va. - Virginia Department of Transportation officials say crews are prepared for the winter storm targeting the Washington, D.C., region and will begin plowing once two inches of snow have fallen.
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In an update Saturday, VDOT Northern Virginia said more than 3,450 pieces of equipment are staged across the region. Crews will focus first on interstates and primary roads, then move to secondary roads and neighborhood streets.
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The agency notes Northern Virginia has more than 14,300 lane miles and nearly 17,000 neighborhood streets, and urges drivers to stay off the roads once snow begins, and immediately after it ends, to give plow crews room to work.
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DMV prepares for monster winter snowstorm
The entire Washington, D.C. region is getting ready for a monster storm that is expected to wreak havoc across much of the area.
Tree crews are also on standby for potential ice damage.
Residents can report downed trees at my.vdot.virginia.gov.
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The Source: Information in this article comes from VDOT, the FOX 5 Weather Team and the National Weather Service.