ATLANTA -- With temperatures expected to drop into the 20s after a day of flurries, black ice could pose a danger for drivers overnight and into Wednesday morning.
Georgia Department of Transportation spokesperson Natalie Dale said drivers need to be aware of conditions on the roads.
"We've got a lot of things going on to benefit us," Dale said. "We just need motorists to treat these roads as if there are inclement weather conditions. As precipitation continues to fall, as temperatures drop, as road temperatures drop, there is a possibility of that becoming ice on the roadway. So just be careful when you're out and about driving."
Dale said she doesn't anticipate many problems. She noted that there's brine on roads from Monday, as there hasn't been enough moisture to wash it away. Temperatures on the road remained above freezing and wind was washing away much of the moisture.
Still, icy patches could develop, Dale warned.
GDOT urges those driving in flurries to drive slow with wipers and headlights on.
GDOT has also offered these points of advice for motorists:
- Call 511 to report icy conditions on interstates and state routes
- If possible, postpone travel until daylight hours when road conditions such as black ice are more visible;
- Do not pass a Georgia DOT dump truck spreading the salt/gravel mixture, as gravel may kick up and could break car windshields — follow at least 100 feet behind Department vehicles;
- Be aware of Georgia DOT crews working to clear snow and ice from interstates and state routes;
- SLOW DOWN at least half your normal speed and use a low gear as you drive;
- Treat a non-working traffic signal as a four-way stop; and
- Beware of black ice (especially on bridges) and watch for fallen trees or power lines
Your Take: Snow falls in metro Atlanta
RELATED | Tips for driving on ice versus snow
