It was just over a year ago that winter weather made a huge impact on the CSRA, crippling roadways, and making travel slippery and unsafe. Though nothing near the magnitude of the snow storms of last year is expected overnight, Columbia County Roads and Bridges Manager Tim Holloway says equipment will be ready if conditions warrant crews hitting the streets to fight the ice.
Holloway says, "We hadn't reached that stage where it's definite that our trucks will be out. Ms Tucker in our emergency operations center has sent out some emails that there is a possibility of some sleet and ice tonight. We will be monitoring with her, and the sheriff's department, our bridges and overpasses and naturally that's what we will hit first, if something happens."
Holloway says trucks can be equipped with spreaders and on the road in under an hour, spreading gravel and salt on problem areas, if they develop. It's not likely travel will be affected according to WJBF News Channel 6, meteorologist Ed Bloodsworth.
Bloodsworth says, “The overall chances of seeing some winter precipitation Tuesday morning is rather slim. The window is going to be very small. Most of us are just going to see rain, but it is a good to just keep an eye on the sky."
The Live VIPIR 6 Forecast Team has been tracking this storm system for the last several days, as the front made its way to our area.
Bloodsworth says, "We're talking about a sleet setup, it's not talking about snow, no freezing rain at this point. The overall atmosphere setup is that it's more conducive to sleet formation."
Holloway reminds drivers to be safe, and if his crews do get called out, he asks that motorist slow down as workers do their jobs.
Holloway says, "If it does happen watch out for the crews that are out there with the lights, our sheriff's officers. If it comes late tonight or early in the morning just watch out for the crews."
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