Virginia State Police troopers and dispatchers had more than 5,000 calls statewide because of the high winds, heavy rains and snow from the Hurricane Sandy storm system.

More than 600 of those calls were from our area, including 67 crashes.

Officials in Wise County say they had very few problems from the storm overnight. Several roads were covered in snow, but most are considered passable.

Drivers are still urged to use extreme caution,.espeiclaly on side streets and back roads.