When the roads are covered with snow, and the winds blow, yoopers still know how to drive. However, law enforcement will still warn drivers to clean off their cars, slow down, and take their time getting where they’re going. Accidents do tend to increase during and after winter storms, and the occasional blizzard.
The National Weather Service blizzard warning predicts conditions including 10 to 16 inches of snow accumulation, and wind speeds up to 50 miles per hour.
When the storm blows away, and the road commissions have plowed the last of the snow off the road, black ice can form. Cold overnight temperatures help slick patches of ice form on roads. Drivers should use caution when making turns at tight intersections and slow down long before they reach an intersection along a steep hill.
If you notice a large pothole form when winter temps warm up, and snow melts, call your road commission or municipality. Department of Public Works and road crews will need to know where sections of the road need replacement or patching. Learn more about winter driving safety before, during, and after a blizzard here.
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