What are Oklahoma City officials doing to prepare roads for upcoming snow and ice threat?

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Jan 21
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Oklahoma City street crews are gearing up for a significant winter storm by pre-treating roads with a beet juice and salt brine mixture to combat the expected snow.

KOCO By Kilee Thomas Jan 21, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City street crews are preparing for a major winter storm this weekend by pre-treating roads with a beet juice and salt brine mixture to combat the expected snow and cold temperatures.

Crews began their preparations at the salt barn on Wednesday morning, pre-staging trucks and pre-treating bridges and overpasses.

The salt brine mixture, which is effective down to about 18 degrees, is enhanced with a 5% beet juice mixture that works at temperatures as low as -40 degrees.

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Oklahoma City street crews are gearing up for a significant winter storm by pre-treating roads with a beet juice and salt brine mixture to combat the expected snow.

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