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Chris Jessie: Update on KYTC District 4 area

Snow and ice teams are out treating this morning. Light snow is reported over most of the District 4 area which includes: Breckinridge, Grayson, Green, Hardin, Hart, LaRue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, Taylor and Washington Counties.
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By Chris Jessie, Public Information Officer
KYTC District 4, Elizabethtown, KY

ELIZABETHTOWN, KY (Sun 14 Feb 2016 at 9:15amCT) Plowing will be our best option later today with several inches of snow expected. The highest totals are likely in the southern half of the area.



According to forecasts, mother nature is going to help us out on the backside of this storm as temperatures warm above freezing into Monday. Snow will transition into rain (possibly heavy rain at times).

Warmer temperatures advancing south to north through the overnight hours will allow natural melting and efficient plowing but will create a unique situation. Snow covered roads will be an issue tonight but as precipitation transitions to rain, significant slush and ponding will result. Motorists should be aware of how slush presents a varied set of driving challenges.

Slow down. Thick slush can quickly pull a vehicle away from the intended driving path. Lighter vehicles are at higher risk than heavy vehicles, especially on interstates and parkways. Speed amplifies the effect.

Larger vehicles can also track and throw slush, creating immediate loss of visibility for motorists in nearby vehicles. Allow plenty of distance for recovery. Just as drivers in smaller/lighter vehicles need to be considerate of space and stopping distances needed for larger/heavier vehicles, drivers in larger/heavier vehicles should be aware of how their "wake" can affect smaller/lighter vehicles.

Motorists should also realize that conditions can drastically greatly change over short distances. With a shifting freezing line, southern areas may see rain while just a short distance to the north may experience a mix of frozen precipitation and/or snow.



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