Despite hot fall weather, N.C. Department of Transportation crews preparing for winter

How does mountainous terrain affect snow removal in Madison County?

MARSHALL, N.C. (WLOS) — Snow may be the last thing on many people’s minds with temperatures remaining warm across Western North Carolina this week, but crews with the North Carolina Department of Transportation are already preparing for winter weather.

On Wednesday, NCDOT crews in Madison County spent the day inspecting trucks, testing snowplows and checking equipment as part of their annual preseason preparations. The goal is to make sure everything is working properly before the first winter storm arrives…

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