The potential for a winter mix of rain, ice, and snow is predicted to hit our area. There have been some estimates of up to 12 inches of snow. While it is still too early to predict snowfall totals, it is not to early to get prepared. Montgomery County Sheriff Ron Wade provides some tips to stay safe during the winter storm.

Stay home if you can but if you have to get out make sure you have warm clothes, blankets, a phone charger and an ice scraper ready in your vehicle. Also, notify someone of where you are going and when you arrive at your destination. Make sure to leave plenty of space between you and the car in front of you. When approaching an intersection allow extra room for breaking. Be aware of “black ice” and be careful while crossing bridges and overpasses. If you go off the road and there is no damage to your vehicle or property and you can get your vehicle back on the roadway safely, Sheriff Wade encourages you to do so.