Winter storms vary in duration and severity. As the picture on the left shows, the scenes we see after most winter storms are often beautiful. During storms, the variety of conditions that are present often times are quite dangerous. The Dangers of Winter Storms 1.
Snow is dangerous to travelers since it causes the road to become slippery.
One of the more dangerous times during winter storms is when the road initially becomes snow covered. A thin layer of snow offers less traction than an inch or more. When traveling during a falling snow, remember to be especially careful when the road is first covered with snow. Snow often leads to other problems which will be described below. Rain or freezing rain Freezing rain is extremely dangerous to travelers since it coats roadways with ice.