Early Snowfall Mobilizes Police, VDOT, & Rescue

While the season’s first snowfall deposited only a few inches of snow in the area and school delays were limited to a few hours in both Fairfax and Loudoun County, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s office responded to more than 210 accidents in the snow and ice Dec. 5 and 6. On Wednesday alone the Sheriff’s office reported 170 vehicle crashes in the County, most weather related. No significant injuries were reported, as most accidents involved “fender benders,” and vehicles that slid off the roadway.

Despite the light snowfall, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) advised it is “well stocked for winter weather” with a Northern Virginia “snow budget” of $27 million. VDOT is responsible for an estimated 16,000 miles of roads in Loudoun, Fairfax, and Prince William Counties. Virginia cities and town are responsible for roads in their respective jurisdictions.

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