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By Lori Feb 18, 2021 STAUNTON– (11 a.m.) A messy mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain is making roads dangerously slick throughout the Shenandoah Valley and Alleghany Highlands. As of mid-day Thursday, February 18, all roads including interstates and primary routes are in moderate condition. This means that snow, ice or slush covers a major portion of the roadway. The Virginia Department of Transportation urges motorists to avoid non-essential travel. Those who must drive should adjust their speed for the weather conditions, and allow for much longer stopping distances. VDOT crews and contractors are plowing and treating roads throughout the 11-county Staunton District. VDOT first plows interstates, primary roads and major secondary roads with vital emergency and public facilities, or those with high traffic volumes. Secondary roads and subdivision streets are treated in the event of a multi-day storm, but crews focus initially on roadways that are traveled most ....