Expect slick roads for Tuesday morning commute after winter storm hits Virginia

CBS 6 surveyed conditions throughout Richmond, Henrico and Chesterfield counties as Monday's snowfall tapered off, following snow plow crews as they worked to clear Powhite Parkway. While main highways showed significant improvement thanks to ongoing plowing and salt treatment efforts, side roads remain largely snow-covered with only tire tracks visible for navigation.

Major thoroughfares like Broad Street still have a light dusting of snow, but the most dramatic improvements were seen on primary highways.

The Virginia Department of Transportation deployed approximately 700 plows throughout the day to clear major roadways and apply treatments. However, crews are racing against dropping temperatures that will render their ice-melting treatments less effective.

"Crews monitor the road con