Ice on many Texas Highways is making it challenging to travel.
Officials are urging people to stay off the roads unless it's necessary.
More precipitation on the way overnight and throughout the day tomorrow. Please avoid travel if you can. If you must travel, check conditions at https://t.co/F2BupR3xTL first. Crews continue treating roadways around the clock. #ATXtraffic pic.twitter.com/J3n3fAmLXE
— TxDOT Austin (@TxDOTAustin) February 1, 2023
Drive Texas shows many Texas highways covered in ice. In Central Texas, 25 News crews found wrecks and slick spots from Bell to McLennan counties, although most roads were passable during the day if drivers took it slowly.
Conditions were expected to deteriorate overnight into Wednesday morning with additional freezing rain, making driving more dangerous Wednesday into Thursday.
Driving tips
- Slow down. Speed limits are based on normal road and weather conditions, not winter road conditions.
- Maintain at least three times the normal following distance on snow or ice.
- Watch carefully for snow removal equipment and stay at least 200 feet behind snow plows.
- Use extra caution on bridges, ramps, overpasses, and shaded areas as they tend to freeze first.
- If your vehicle starts to slide, ease off the gas pedal or brakes. Steer into the direction of the skid until you have regained traction. Then straighten your vehicle.
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