A rare winter storm is expected to bring ice and snow to North Florida and beyond. The article highlights the dangers of icy bridges freezing before roads and emphasizes the importance of staying informed about weather conditions. It also mentions the Florida Department of Transportation's preparedness and the Florida Highway Patrol's responsibility for closing bridges.
Whenever and wherever you see weather happening, pin it on SnapJAX on News4JAX.com, the News4JAX app or The Weather Authority App. Must be a News4JAX Insider to post.Snow is expected to cover southern Georgia beginning Tuesday night yet only flurries are possible locally while heavier snow reaches the Florida Panhandle.A rare winter storm will threaten North Florida and beyond with ice and snow.
As the air temperature drops below freezing the bridge is exposed to cold air both above and below the span and the cooling begins. And keep in mind, bridges are usually made of steel and concrete both of which don’t hold heat very well. Meanwhile, toads are made of asphalt which holds heat better, thus taking longer to freeze.
News4JAX reached out to Hampton Ray with the Florida Department of Transportation and he said the agency is closely monitoring potential winter weather conditions that may impact north Florida.
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