OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — We’ve been advising neighbors to stay off the roads if you can, but if you are out driving, the wind is blowing snow onto some lights, making it hard to see them change.
- This happens when wind blows snow into the light, and it sticks.
- If you see this, use caution and watch for cross traffic.
- When the storm passes, maintenance crews will use cherry picker lifts and big sticks to knock the snow off the lights.
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We’ve been advising neighbors to stay off the roads if you can, but if you are out driving, the wind is blowing snow onto some lights, making them look like this.
These snow-caked lights can make it harder to safely get through intersections. I saw a few driving into work today, and when I came across one, I tried to be extra cautious…