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Today, our snow should be over with. Winter weather advisories and winter storm warnings continue through 9 oclock this morning. There are some slick roads so make sure youre driving cautiously temperatures are in the upper teens and lower 20s. The dayplanner shows that temperatures are going to stay in the lower 20s through most of the and iowa dot has some tips to share with drivers that will allow highways to be plowed more efficiently. We do the primary highways so in this area that would be interstate 29, us20, us75 and iowa 12, said schultz. Winter storms have hit the siouxland area and iowa dot would like drivers to utilize some safety precaustions before deciding to travel on snowy roads. The Department Says that for everyones sake, it would be best not to be on the roads if you dont have to. Travel when the better, but if you do come across the snow plows. Give them plenty of space, said schultz. Dakin schultz also drive slow because visibility for snow plow operators is limit
Want to give them plenty of distance. Operator is everything in front said schultz. For more the conditions of highways, you could always call 511 or visit iowa dot dot gov for traffic information or live time photos cf road conditions. Bria dot will continue to plow highways as we are expected to receive snow all the way up until tomorrow the way up untilt tomorrow morning. Reporting live in jenna and slick roads have caused a number of accidents already in the metro this year. Todays ststm marks the sih time the sioux city metro has received more than a half inch of snow this winter. According to the Sioux City Police department, the city averages between ten and 15 crashes on an average winter day, however there are a number of factors that make a day more prone to crashes. So far this year, the city says the most crashes back on november 20th, which was the first snowfall of the winter. That day there re 36 wrecks in town. So far today reported to police. Jenna our elisa raffa has
Drive slow because visibility for snow plow operators is limited due to shoveling or other plow trucks that are driving in tandum. Parking behind it, especially when its distributing the material, youre going to end up. Could end up with a brine that going to cause problems for visibility for you, said schultz. And if you ever have any questions on the current condition of the roadways, the information can be found right at your fingertips. This day in age with our technology you can check the condition of the roadways, said schultz. Bria the address to that website can be found at iowa dot dot gov. Schultz. Bria the address to that website can be found at iowa dt dot gov. Dakin schultz also says that travelers should make sure that in good condition, winshield wipers are functional along with washer fliud, have a tank full of gas and a survival kit in the car. For now, im going to toss it back to you in studio reporting live in sioux city, bria bell abc 9 news. Jenna thanks for that r
Conditions. His boat found capsized, friends and family now fearing for his life and the search under way at is hour. Go go high in the sky the College Students going headtohead for a recordbreaking battle of cornhole. Who will win one of the most popular games as the schools get ready for the huge football playoffs. Go big or go home good morning, america. Great to have world news tonight anchor dav muir with us once again. Alwa a pleasure and we ha breaking news to begin with on good morning america. That manhunt for the wealthy teen, ethan couch, on the run with his mom after allegedly violating probation for a deadly drundriving accident. Hes transformed his look there and now detained in mexico. Well have the latest coming up. Also breaking, the weather and that rough morning for millions of americans preparing from wcvb in boston. What a mess. The midwest, as well, reeling from that deadly flash flooding and rob is in missouri right no this whole system m moving eastward, as well