Snow, ice from winter storm creates hazardous travel conditiions

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MPB News

• Published on January 16, 2022 • Comments

A Mississippi Department of Transportation captures road conditions in north Mississippi
MDOT

Snow accumulations and freezing temperatures from the recent winter storm could present dangerous travel conditions, Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation say as of Sunday afternoon, there are 17 counties with reports of iced-over bridges or roads. There were as many as 19 counties reporting such conditions early Sunday Morning.

Crews are plowing highways, including here on Hwy 72 and Hwy 302 in Marshall County, to remove snow and ice.

Crews are focusing on interstates and four-lane routes followed by two-lane routes. Please stay off the roads and let our crews work. #WorkingForYou pic.twitter.com/G0HXJMlIGK
— MDOT (@MississippiDOT) January 16, 2022

There are now reports of ice on roads and bridges in 17 Mississippi counties.

Rising temperatures, sunshine and our MDOT crews are clearing roads, but patches of ice may still be present, especially in shady areas under bridges or trees. pic.twitter.com/1La7Ihxb2G
— MDOT (@MississippiDOT) January 16, 2022

Accumulations in some parts of northern Mississippi have caused outages. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is issuing guidance for those without power during the wintery conditions.

❄⚠Here are a few tips that you can do to make sure you stay warm when the power goes out.⚠❄

For more winter weather tips go to https://t.co/uN5w3c8Zh1 pic.twitter.com/EYFGMtEhM8
— msema (@MSEMA) January 16, 2022

The National Weather Service in Memphis is issuing a Winter Weather Advisory though 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Forecasters say wet snow with accumulations of up to one and a half inches can be expected.

MDOT is advising motorists to limit travel and to use caution while driving. Updates on road conditions, traffic alerts and a full list of affected areas can be found on the MDOT Traffic Map.