TxDOT crew working hard to ensure road safety during the winter storm in Texas.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is implementing precautionary measures to ensure road safety as a winter storm approaches San Antonio. With a Winter Storm Warning in effect, TxDOT is treating major highways with brine and deploying personnel across 12 counties to manage icy conditions. As temperatures are expected to drop and precipitation begins, drivers are advised to remain cautious and monitor road conditions. Preparations include a command center operating 24/7 to respond promptly to any incidents during the storm.
San Antonio, Texas – Are you ready for the icy chill? The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is gearing up for a winter storm that’s expected to catch many by surprise. Starting this Sunday at noon, TxDOT is taking action to keep our roads safe by treating them with brine, a crucial step given the forecast of icy weather headed our way.
Understandably, TxDOT’s primary focus will be on major roadways and those slippery elevated surfaces like bridges, overpasses, and flyovers. Why? Because these areas are notorious for becoming treacherous during icy conditions. So, if you usually zip across the bridge on your way to work, you might want to take a moment to double-check road conditions before heading out.
And speaking of heading out, a Winter Storm Warning is now in place for a significant chunk of the area, including Bexar County, from Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon. If you’re in the western part of the city, you’ll want to keep an eye out, too, as it’s under a Winter Weather Advisory from Monday evening to Tuesday morning. Monitoring the weather has never been more critical!
As low pressure brews near the deep South Texas coast come Monday, the skies are expected to turn cloudy and cold. Morning temperatures are predicted to hover in the 30s, and we can anticipate an icy mix and possibly some snow beginning Monday night and continuing into Tuesday morning. Even worse, that wind chill? It could dip into the teens! So, if you think it’s chilly now, just wait!
The forecast shows potential icy accumulation could reach up to 0.10 inches, with snow totals looking like a mixed bag—ranging from a mere dusting to about 1 inch, and in some isolated spots, we could even see closer to 2 inches. Are you starting to feel that winter chill yet?
The winter storm is expected to make its way east by Tuesday afternoon, which might just give us a glimpse of that lovely sun by the end of the day. Fingers crossed for clear skies and improved road conditions! But don’t let that get you too relaxed—after the sun sets on Tuesday, any leftover moisture on the roads might refreeze, leading to unsafe black ice patches that could linger overnight into Wednesday morning. Stay alert!
TxDOT is bracing for the challenges ahead and plans to use roughly 30,000 gallons of brine daily to combat ice on the roads. That’s a lot of brine! They’ve also deployed around 400 personnel to manage road treatments across a whopping coverage area of 12 counties, including Bexar County and its neighboring regions. Talk about teamwork!
To ensure they’re on top of everything, TxDOT is setting up a command center in San Antonio. This center will operate 24/7, keeping a close watch on road conditions and promptly responding to any incidents. It’s nice to know that someone’s looking out for us during these chilly times!
Finally, as TxDOT crews work their magic on the roads with that brine solution, remember to keep your distance from those treatment vehicles. Your safety should always come first! With preparations underway and some cautious optimism for improved conditions soon, let’s all stay safe and warm during this winter storm.
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