Oklahoma Department of Transportation crews are actively watching the potential for freezing fog to move into the state overnight, from the Texas state line east to I-35, possibly affecting the Oklahoma City metro. Crews treat this type of precipitation with salt and sand as it moves into the area, particularly on elevated surfaces like highway and interstate bridges and overpasses. Freezing fog is known to create black ice, which is very difficult for drivers to see.
Temperatures and moisture will affect all elevated surfaces; freezing fog behaves differently and conditions can change quickly. Drivers should keep an eye on the weather and avoid travel if there is freezing fog in the area as it also limits visibility. However, if travel is necessary overnight and/or in the morning, allow plenty of time and take travel very slow.
REMEMBER during snowy and icy conditions, motorists are asked to:
- Drive slowly and stay alert. Allow extra space between vehicles.
- Don’t crowd the plows. Do not pass road clearing equipment and stay at least 200 feet back, or at least four to five school bus lengths. Crews need room to maneuver and can engage plowing or spreading materials without notice.
- Be aware of "black ice," which looks wet on the roadway but is a thin layer of ice, especially early morning and overnight.
- Check weather reports, plan ahead and allow extra time in reaching destinations.
NOTE: Advisories will be sent from this office as conditions change.
To check CURRENT ROAD CONDITIONS in Oklahoma, visit www.okroads.org or download the Drive Oklahoma mobile app. Drivers may also call 844-4OK-HWYS (844-465-4997).
If drivers must travel out of state, they are urged to check area road conditions before heading out.
Out-of-State Road Conditions
Arkansas 501-569-2374 idrivearkansas.com/
Colorado 877-315-7623 cotrip.org
Kansas 866-511-5368 Kandrive.gov or download KanDrive App
Missouri 888-275-6636 traveler.modot.org/map/
New Mexico 800-432-4269 nmroads.com
Texas 800-452-9292 drivetexas.org
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