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From SCDOT.org Weather Related Due to the high probability of snow and ice primarily in Districts 2, 3 and 4 beginning early Saturday morning ( 5-8am), preparations are being performed to respond effectively. Forecasts vary, but all are generally predicting snow along the I-85 corridor. Although the current pavement temperatures are in the 50’s upstate, we expect accumulation within a few hours of the initial snow precipitation. The Director of Maintenance Office will be staffed beginning at 11AM Saturday.
Engineering District One – Aiken, Lexington, Richland, Kershaw, Lee and Sumter Counties
All counties to leave the spreaders, sprayers, etc attached in preparation for any possible event tomorrow. We will continue to monitor the forecast. We do not expect any snow or sleet, however we are concerned that the roads / bridges may still be wet when the temperatures fall below freezing tomorrow night. Resident Maintenance Engineers have been advised to monitor the situation and to be prepared tomorrow for any response needed before or during this potential event. The District office will be staffed only in the event of the potential for snow accumulation.
Engineering District Two – Abbeville, Laurens, Newberry, Saluda, Edgefield, McCormick and Greenwood Counties.
District 2 plans on having all counties bring the day shift crews in at 8:00 AM Saturday Morning for their 12 shift of pretreatment, treatment and/or snow removal as needed. The exception is the Interstate crews that will begin pretreatment at 12 AM midnight Saturday. The night shift crews will also work Saturday evening starting at 8:00 PM. The District office will be staffed beginning at 8AM Saturday
Engineering District Three – Oconee, Pickens, Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson Counties.
Statewide, the forecast for District 3 includes the earliest and greatest chance for snow. Partial crews will begin pretreatment tonight at 12AM Saturday (tonight) with full crews beginning about 6-8AM depending upon the observations tonight. Snow is predicted to begin about 8 AM in the western portions of District 3. District 3 has experienced a sunny day today (Friday) with road surface temperatures above the mid 50’s. The District 3 office will be staffed beginning at 8AM Saturday.
Engineering District Four - Cherokee, York, Union, Chester, Lancaster Chesterfield, Fairfield Counties
District 4 will bring crews in at 12 AM Saturday to begin 12 hour shifts through this potential event. York County will begin at 10 PM tonight. Pretreatment of Interstates and primary routes is on-going now particularly in Cherokee and York Counties. The District 4 office will be staffed beginning at 6AM Saturday unless conditions change. District staff will be available after 12AM tonight by cell phone.
Engineering District Five – Marlboro, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marion, Horry, Williamsburg, Georgetown Counties.
All counties to have their equipment completely prepared, fueled, and ready to go with one crew to start 8:00PM Saturday evening for Dillon, Marlboro, Darlington & Florence Counties. Plan is for 12 hour shifts and be ready to pre-treat any Open Grated Friction Course unless dilution from the rain will make it ineffective. Equipment will be ready for sand and salt as usual if pretreatment is not an option.
The District office will be staffed whenever any counties are activated.
Engineering District Six & Seven – Clarendon, Calhoun, Orangeburg, Barnwell, Bamberg, Allendale, Hampton, Berkeley, Dorchester, Colleton, Jasper, Beaufort, Charleston Counties
Only rain is expected.
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