First Snow Of 2025: Snow Removal Policies To Know In Fredericksburg

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — It won't take long in the new year for the first snow to blanket the region. Forecasters are expecting a winter storm to bring accumulating snow to the Fredericksburg area.

"This weekend, snow is expected to fall and accumulate on roads in the Fredericksburg area, Northern Neck, and Middle Peninsula starting Sunday through Monday, creating the potential for hazardous travel conditions," according to the Virginia Department Transportation's Fredericksburg District.

VDOT crews will be treating roads as needed overnight Friday and early Saturday. Travelers can expect brief delays on I-95 and major roads as crews begin applying a brine solution to the road surface.

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Fredericksburg District Winter Weather Resources

• Get current road conditions from 511Virginia. Call 511, visit https://511.vdot.virginia.gov or download the free 511Virginia mobile app.
• Follow VDOT Fredericksburg District on social media at X and join the district group page on Facebook, and find other VDOT social media accounts statewide.
• Find the latest news releases from VDOT.
• Contact the VDOT Customer Service Center 24 hours a day with questions or to report hazardous road conditions: Call 800-FOR-ROAD (367-7623) or online at my.vdot.virgina.gov.
• Keep an emergency supply kit in your vehicle at all times.
• Learn more on VDOT's winter driving page.