Though snowfall across much of north Alabama caused few travel issues today, moisture remaining on pavements may refreeze, forming hazardous “black ice” overnight.
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists to drive slowly and cautiously.
As temperatures drop tonight, bridges are likely to experience icing first, but “black ice” concerns are not limited to…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is preparing for snow and sleet to reach parts of north and central Alabama on Wednesday morning.
ALDOT began pretreatment today of interstates, bridges, and mountainside roads and other routine problem areas in northern Alabama counties. Additional priority routes may be pretreated as time permits and depending on area…
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On behalf of ALDOT, thank you to our dedicated partners in navigating this significant winter storm that brought challenging conditions.
Despite unpredictable winter weather, one constant stood out: the dedication, collaboration, and resilience of those working tirelessly to keep communities safe and restore normalcy.
To our partners in law enforcement: Your swift response and vigilant…
ALDOT is urging motorists to use extreme caution tomorrow morning, Jan. 22, as temperatures are expected to remain below freezing. These conditions significantly increase the potential of black ice to form on bridges and roadways.
Black ice is a thin, invisible layer of ice that can make driving conditions extremely treacherous, increasing the risk of…
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UPDATE: Jan. 22, 5:28 p.m.
ALDOT crews have been actively clearing snow and treating roadways for ice on priority routes throughout the Southeast Region. Motorists are still urged to avoid unnecessary travel. Falling temperatures increase the risk of black ice forming.
UPDATE: Jan. 22, 10:30 a.m.
Autauga, Dallas, Elmore, and Montgomery counties– Crews have treated…
UPDATE: Friday, Jan. 24, 2:45 p.m.
Winter Storm Update
ALDOT crews continue to address isolated icy spots following Tuesday’s historic winter storm, but warmer temperatures have significantly melted most snow and ice on state and interstate roadways.
Key Points:
Temperatures will drop below freezing tonight for nearly 8 hours, reaching the mid-to-upper 20s….Read More “Southwest Region winter weather updates”
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is preparing for a severe winter weather system expected to impact the state in the coming days. Hazardous conditions, including snow and ice, could develop, and ALDOT crews are gearing up to keep roadways safe and open.
This winter storm is expected to cause snow across Alabama, with the…
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ALDOT’s Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) provides information to motorists to help them make better travel decisions during severe weather events such as the approaching winter storm Cora.
Cora threatens to coat much of the state in snow and ice and produce widespread travel impacts when it arrives Friday, Jan. 9, and throughout the weekend. The…
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In preparation for Winter Storm Cora, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is ramping up its preparation efforts in advance of the approaching cold airmass. ALDOT crews began pretreatment on select routes in some areas of the state today and pretreatments will continue and expand across much of the state Wednesday and Thursday.
Roadway pretreatments…
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With forecasts predicting a potential wave of cold weather and the possibility of winter precipitation across Alabama, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is actively preparing to keep state roadways safe for motorists.
ALDOT is closely monitoring weather forecasts from the National Weather Service and other meteorological sources to track the development and movement of…
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