While you may be thinking about pumpkin spice lattes, trick-or-treat, or fall festivals, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is preparing for snow and ice. Across the state, ODOT is conducting safety checks on snowplows and equipment, hiring drivers and mechanics, and topping off salt supplies to ensure it is ready to go when the first hints of winter arrive. The average first day of measurable snow in Ohio ranges from early November in the northern portion of the state to late November for southern Ohio.