BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) – The Brown County Sheriff’s Department has put out this morning report:
Road conditions are very poor especially on Secondary Roads.
There are spots of glare ice with no traction.
We have had 4 squads get stuck in place on the roadway due to glare ice. Please take extra time getting to your destination.
Summary of last evening from 6p-4a all related to the freezing rain:
Over 20 crashes or slide offs in the Brown County area alone (not counting city of GB or ASH/Depere).
2 rollovers (no major injuries)
1 injured deputy (minor)
Trees down into power lines
4 Squads stuck in place at different locations, mostly rural
Salt Trucks are out….It is a good reminder that the posted speed limits are for perfect driving conditions, that is certainly not the case this morning.
