Folks who live in climates prone to wintry weather would surely tell you that few sites are quite as beautiful as a landscape covered in freshly fallen snow. They'd likely also tell you that ...

WASHINGTON — When snow arrives alongside freezing temperatures, salt plays a key role in keeping roads clear and ensuring safe travel. However, over time it can cause damage. Salt is widely used to de ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - As winter settles in across Kentucky, snow and icy conditions have already prompted road crews to treat highways and streets with salt and other de-icing materials. While these ...

A snow plow truck sits at Pittsburgh's salt dome off of Rt. 51 in Beechview. When frigid temperatures and snow hit Pittsburgh, tons of salt are applied to roads, parking lots, driveways and sidewalks.

When snow is in the forecast, roads are often pre-treated with a layer of salt to prevent the formation of ice. The pretreatment allows the New York State Department of Transportation to use less salt ...

If you've spent a winter in Wisconsin, you know the routine. The temperature drops, ice starts forming on the pavement, you head out with a grumble, sprinkle some salt, and get on your way, hoping the ...

As Delaware thaws from recent winter weather, the thousands of tons of rock salt spread across First State roads may be keeping drivers safe — but at a steep cost to the environment and infrastructure ...