WEATHER

Thursday wake up to 29 degrees with clear skies. At around 8 a.m. the sun will start to shine with mostly sunny skies with a few intermittent clouds through out the day. The temperature will reach 42 by noon with a high of 45 at 3 p.m. Skies will began to turn cloudy after 6 p.m. with temperatures dropping to 38 by midnight.

There is zero percent chance of precipitation tomorrow, expect little wind with gusts only around 4 to 7 mph tomorrow. It should be a good day to get ahead of those leaves if your schedule permits. Remember yard debris pick up is scheduled for the week of Dec. 17 through the Dec 21.

COMMUTER TRAFFIC

VDOT Hot Spots

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VDOT CREWS TO PRE-TREAT ROADS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY

Trucks will apply a pre-treatment salt brine solution to Interstate 95 travel lanes and ramps in the Fredericksburg area between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6

Motorists should be alert for a mobile Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) operation tomorrow to pre-treat Interstate 95 and interstate ramps in the Fredericksburg area in advance of possible winter weather this weekend.

Pre-treatment of I-95 will be underway between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6. Crews will begin pre-treatment on I-95 southbound to reduce afternoon peak travel delays.

On Friday, Dec. 7, VDOT crews will pre-treat primary roads between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Trucks pre-treating I-95 travel together at approximately 35 mph. One truck travels in each of I-95’s three general purpose lanes, forming a straight line across the interstate. The mobile operation is followed by a law enforcement vehicle, which absorbs much of the excess salt emitted by the application process. Slower travel speeds are required to spray the salt brine onto the interstate with precision, and to ensure an adequate amount is absorbed in the pavement.

Roads are expected to remain dry prior to the onset of potential winter weather this weekend, allowing VDOT to pre-treat major travel routes.

Pre-treatment prevents ice from bonding to the pavement during inclement weather, which reduces the risk of hazardous travel conditions.

PSA

TOWN: In observation of the National Day of Mourning honoring the 41st President, George H.W. Bush, the deadline for payment of real estate and personal property taxes has been changed to Thursday, December 6, 2018.

Also, please be advised that special yard debris pickup is scheduled to take place the week of December 17th through 21st.