How Do You Check Winter Road Conditions?
The weather outside your window is frightful, but how are the road conditions? Before beginning a winter’s journey, it’s important to know the conditions of the roads you’ll be traveling on. After all, the roads in your neighborhood may seem fine, but the road to grandma’s house could be covered in snow and ice. How do you know if it’s safe to venture out? Check the area’s winter road conditions by following these easy steps. Watch local news stations. Depending on how far away your local news station is, you will probably get updates on road conditions in your area. Most news stations usually repeat this information throughout the broadcast, or they may even scroll the information at the bottom of the screen. Listen to local radio stations. During the winter, many radio stations broadcast an hourly report of the road conditions. It’s important to pay attention to these broadcasts because radio stations usually have the most up-to-date information on road closings. Visit the Department
