Snowfall in South Georgia making driving tricky; some agencies say stay off roads

Snowfall in South Georgia is creating hazardous driving conditions.

The state Department of Public Safety is reporting slippery roads and posting photos taken by state troopers on its Facebook page.

The Valdosta Police Department is asking motorists to refrain from driving unless travel is absolutely necessary, WFXL Fox 31 reports.

The Toombs County Sheriff's Office is also asking motorists to stay off the roads via Facebook.

WSB-TV's Karen Minton posted on Facebook that snow is increasing and visibility decreasing along Interstate 1-16. Her post included a photo at Exit 116 taken by WSB-TV's Brian Monahan while traveling to Savannah.

Chatham Emergency Management Agency tweeted a list of multiple road closures.

"South Georgia doesn't see snow often," the state Department of Public Safety tweeted. "Please Slow Down & Buckle Up if you must be on the roads."

This story was originally published January 3, 2018 at 12:12 PM with the headline "Snowfall in South Georgia making driving tricky; some agencies say stay off roads."