The roads were deceiving Tuesday morning, as a combination of slush and ice made for difficult travel conditions.
As of 3 a.m., all 44 plows in Brown County were sent out to take care of the roads. With this type of storm, those plows need to attack the roads a different way, according to the Highway Department.
Throughout the day, plow crews were pouring salt to melt ice before the evening commute. Much of Tuesday's focus was on county roads after clearing state highways Monday.
Crews have also been clearing sewer grates to make sure water has some place to go before freezing again.
Plow crews are reminding drivers that just because roads look clear, that doesn't mean there are no icy spots. They're encouraging people to drive carefully and be mindful of plows.
"We're doing 35-40 miles an hour plowing, they come past you at 70-75 miles an hour on wet, slippery roads," said Jim Margitan with the Brown County Highway Department. "Sooner or later, you're going to go into the walls, or get hurt, or get killed."
The posted speed limits are only for ideal driving conditions, which is not the case during icy weather, according to State Patrol.
If you do get in a crash, stay in your vehicle and call 911, State Patrol said.
Plow trucks like the ones in Brown County can carry up to 15 cubic yards of salt. On a heavier than average night of snow and ice, they can disperse an average of 3-4 loads of salt, which they easily surpassed overnight into Tuesday, according to the Highway Department.
