Winter storm Stella is bringing snow and blizzard-like conditions to many parts of eastern United States, including Virginia and West Virginia. Storm warnings remain in effect in Virginia from Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced precautionary measures for people who could be driving during the storm, particularly in higher elevations where driving might become risky. It is also treating some roads to increase friction on the surface, making them less slippery, the department said in a press release.

In Salem district, VDOT reported wet roads Monday, but till now, no reports of extreme road conditions or any accident due to snow or ice have been reported.

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Currently, the city of Staunton is facing downtown parking restrictions and is gearing up to use ploughs if the snowfall becomes extreme. Crews from VDOT are out on the roads preparing for the major snowfall, while people across central Virginia are stocking up on necessary supplies.

"VDOT crews have started pretreating some roads in areas where it will be effective before the storm arrives. Pretreatment does not guarantee that roads won’t be slippery once precipitation arrives. These materials help to prevent ice bonding to the roads, which assist crews with snow and ice removal operations. These operations won’t occur in areas where the weather is expected to start as rain since it would wash away the treatment," it stated in its press release. "VDOT will continue monitoring the forecast. As conditions develop, VDOT contractors and crews will work around the clock to treat roads as needed."

Travellers in Virginia can get real-time information on road conditions, traffic incidents and congestion on city roads by using VDOT's 511 free mobile app or by going to www.511virginia.org, which will enable travelers to plan their routes accordingly.

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