ABC 7 reports that the Virginia Department of Emergency Management says that state and local officials plus National Guard officers have rescued around 100 motorists stranded on Interstate 89 and Route 29 after car accidents blocked the roads. And the Washington Post observes a seven-mile backup on Interstate 81 (near milemarker 188). And tow trucks are attempting to take away cars abandoned near the Virginia/West Virginia border after West Virginia officials closed the border, causing a massive traffic backup. Are you driving anywhere? And if so: good god why? UPDATE: The Maryland National Guard has been activated to help the Maryland Emergency Management Agency answer calls for emergency assistance.