Virginia State Police are reminding drivers to exercise caution and stay off the road if possible, as winter weather continues to make conditions dangerous throughout the state.

Virginia state troopers are urging drivers to stay off the road during the winter storm after responding to dozens of crashes overnight. Virginia State Police said the winter storm moved into parts of the Commonwealth late Monday night and has already begun impacting roads.

: The Virginia State Police reports that there have been 700 crashes statewide since midnight (as of 9:00 p.m. Tuesday).VSP said that in the Lynchburg area - there have been 99 crashes with seven people injured.