SALINA, Kan. (KSNW) – Law enforcement officials in Salina say they’re aware of the incoming winter conditions starting Sunday morning.
And, with the roadways as busy as they are, it seems travelers are also aware.
Kansas Highway Patrol is urging drivers to use caution in the snow, and slow down.
They say to keep a distance between you and the drivers in front of you and stay away from phones and other distractions.
A trooper in Salina says this is especially important with more drivers on the road trying to beat the conditions and return home.
“There’s been more traffic tonight than I’ve seen in a long time, I-70 and I-135 have been very busy tonight so far, and I’m guessing that will keep going through the night and into the morning,” said KHP Trooper Levi Fleming.
“We were supposed to stay through till tomorrow afternoon and we were so nervous looking at the weather reports that we thought we have to be back in time,” said Kansas City resident Devon Barnes.
Trooper Fleming says Salina has seen snow in recent weeks but this may be the first storm where ice is a big issue.