WV Road Conditions in the Winter (Martinsburg, Charles Town: moving, commute, best)

[rheuring]

Can anyone tell me what the roads are like in WV in the winter, will be traveling to VA. Thanks

[tbailey1138]

Most of the roads don't get too much snow in the winter except the roads in the eastern and somewhat northern portions of the state as these are the more mountainous areas. The interstate roads are well maintained and salted as are most major routes like route 60 etc. The only time this is an exception is when we get a quick, unexpected snow and then the roads can be quite hazardous. Which route will you be taking to VA? That will determine typical conditions and others on here might be able to give you more specific ideas of what to expect. Hope this helps.

[FireballFL]

Originally Posted by rheuring

Can anyone tell me what the roads are like in WV in the winter, will be traveling to VA. Thanks

If you are going down I-81 South, through Martinsburg/Inwood/Falling Waters, then I can assure you that even when the weather is bad, it is the first road they clear.

[rheuring]

State Circle and Route 9 is where we may be moving (right outside Charles Town). The only route I know right now, is Route 9 into Leesburg Route 7, destination is McLean, VA.

[billscamaros]

so, are you talking about a daily commute into VA for work? from charles town, you can also travel rt 340 south to rt 7 east at berryville, and then past leesburg. the rt9 trip that you mention also merges with rt 7 at leesburg.

i'd guess that there MIGHT be four or five days of poor road conditions due to snow over a winter. i think that the key is being able to have some flexibility in your work hours. you'll know about bad evening or overnight snowstorms prior to work, so you just stay home. you keep tabs on the weather through the day, and if it's snowing, you leave and go home.

snow really isn't the big danger. DC and northern VA are more prone to ice storms and icy road conditions. and the only answer to that is simply staying off the road.

hope this helps.

[confusedTee]

I agree........my dh is an otr driver...........this is the best STATE he said that keeps a handle on their snow............and if you got 4 wheel drive u won't have a problem anywhere...............YIPPIE AYE YAE!!!!!!!!!!