Snow and wintry conditions returned to parts of West Virginia this week, leading to hazardous travel on roadways statewide.
Mountainous areas saw more than a foot of snow in some locations, while lower elevations received a light dusting to a few inches. Though totals were lighter than the storm’s core impacts in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, the snowfall was enough to create slick conditions across much of the state.
Road crews worked to clear highways as multiple crashes, believed to be weather-related, were reported along several interstates. One incident involved a milk tanker that crashed along the West Virginia Turnpike north of Beckley.
The broader winter system brought blizzard warnings, strong winds and widespread travel disruptions across other regions of the country, forcing school and business closures and transportation shutdowns.
Temperatures are expected to rebound by midweek, but officials warn that an overnight refreeze could create icy conditions for Tuesday morning commuters.