By james art 
(Photo by Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury)
The Hampton Rhodes area of Virginia took the main burden of Kingston’s winter storm, as heavy snowfall imposed the area on Wednesday night. Norfolk International Airport recorded 10 inches while Macons Corner in Virginia Beach saw a 13 -inch storm, according to the National Meteorological Service.
While the forecasts had called for at least two inches on the Hampton and Central Virginia roads, some areas were affected strongly than expected. The rest of the community received around an inch snow after the storm peak.
At noon on Thursday, Virginia’s state police reported 568 crashes across the country, with 49 led to injuries from early Wednesday morning. However, officials have confirmed that there are no deaths tied to the storm.
Tim Kelly, a spokesman for Vdot’s Hampton Roads area, said that by noon on Thursday, the interstaters in the areas were in “clear to a minor state” with some snow and cape still visible.
“However, since snow removal operations still happen on the shoulders and ramp, motorists should be careful while traveling and wrong on the side of safety while making travel decisions,” Kelly told Mercury.
Although Kelly could not provide an accurate schedule for the removal of snow, he said the goal of the area “to” restore the roads in normal condition as soon as possible with safety as a top priority in our operations “.
Governor Glen Youngkin lends the Virginians to defend the roads, noting that at a briefing on Wednesday that reduced traffic was “noticeable”, although he did not provide specific numbers. However, he stressed that the speed of travel remains concern for law enforcement.
Youngkin also warned that strong winds on Thursday could lead to additional dangers, including power cuts. So far, interruptions are minimal, but government agencies remain on the alert.
“We ask everyone to continue to hold their heads for you and use a really good judgment when you go out,” Youngkin said.
Virginia’s and Virginia State Police Ministry continue to call on drivers to stay home until the conditions are improving. Crews are actively treating plowing roads, prioritizing interstate, primary roads (routes 1-599) and key secondary roads (routes 600 and up) that connect with emergency services and high traffic areas.
For those who have to travel, civil servants warn that low temperatures can create ice surfaces, which requires extreme attention on road sails and sidewalks.
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