ILLINOIS (WBC/DANA COMM.) — Winter weather will be here before you know it and the Illinois State Police and Department of Transportation want to make sure the public is prepared.

If the roads are bad and you must head out, ISP Lieutenant Jody Huffman says planning ahead is your best option.

Huffman also advises slowing down, being especially careful on ramps and bridges.

Once out there, I-DOT’S Brian Mendenhall urges motorists to give snowplows plenty of room, explaining what frustrates their workers.

Stay up to date on changing road conditions this winter via gettingaroundillinois.com