MoDot reminds drivers to be extra careful on the roads this weekend, as the first snow of the season is expected to fall Saturday. /file

JEFFERSON CITY -- Snow is forecast for much of central Missouri Saturday, and officials at the Missouri Department of Transportation are reminding drivers to excercise caution on area roads.

Between two and four inches of snow are expected Saturday, with heavier snows to the west and north.

MoDot says it will have nearly 600 employees and 225 trucks on the roads treating and plowing as needed. But, motorists are urged to take their own precautions, especially since drivers' winter driving skills haven't been tested for awhile.

MoDot says the best way to prepare for winter travel is to check road conditions before you leave. The agency has a Traveler Information Map on its website that provides current road conditions for interstates and major highways.

MoDot offers these tips when driving in inclement weather: Slow down; steer and brake gently; accelerate slowly at intersections; stay back 100 feet from snow plows, and avoid passing snow plows even on multi-lane roads; and be aware that bridges and overpasses freeze up faster than other surfaces.

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