VDOT gears up for more ice, snow VDOT tends to hazardous road conditions. (Source: WVIR) By Riley Wyant | February 17, 2021 at 8:48 PM EST - Updated February 18 at 10:49 AM CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - VDOT has not been able to catch a break with all of the winter weather. It is once again hard at work preparing for Thursdayâs storm. Due to the amount of ice in the forecast, crews are not only deploying snow plows with sand and salt. VDOT is also preparing to clear downed trees and says tree crews will be mobilized to remove any debris. âOur snow plows will be on the road when the storm starts and theyâll be spreading a mixture of salt and sand,â Will Merritt of VDOT Communications said. âThe salt will help melt in the ice thatâs on the roads and the sand will increase traction for any drivers that have to be out on the roads.â