Ice and Snow Message Library For Message Signs
DMS - 15 Character Messages (Stage 1-5)
DMS | Primary | Alternate 1 | Alternate 2 | Alternate 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Phase 1 | Icy Conditions May Exist | Icy Conditions May Exist | Winter Weather Advisory | Winter Weather Warning |
Phase 2 | Drive With Caution | Watch For Road Crews | Drive With Caution | Drive With Caution |
DMS | Alternate 4 | Alternate 5 | Alternate 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
Phase 1 | Snow and Icy Conditions May Exist | Ice Prevention Operations Ahead | Bridges Freeze Before Roads |
Phase 2 | Watch For Road Crews | Watch For Road Crews | Reduce Speed Drive With Caution |
Alternate 2 or 3 should follow the national weather service conditions. Phase 2 messages can be interchangeable as needed.
DMS | Primary | Alternate 1 | Alternate 2 | Alternate 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Phase 1 | Icy Conditions Exist | Winter Weather Warning | Watch for Ice On Roads and Bridges | Low Visibility Blowing Snow |
Phase 2 | Reduce Speed Drive With Caution | Icy Conditions Exist | Drive With Caution | Reduce Speed Drive With Caution |
DMS | Alternate 4 | Alternate 5 |
|---|---|---|
Phase 1 | Winter Weather Warning | Icy Conditions Exist |
Phase 2 | Snow and Icy Conditions Exist | Watch For Road Crews |
Snow or icy can be used interchangeably. Phase 2 messages can be interchangeable as needed.
DMS | Primary | Alternate 1 | Alternate 2 | Alternate 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Phase 1 | Icy Conditions Exist | Watch For Road Crews | Winter Weather Warning | Winter Weather Warning |
Phase 2 | Travel Discouraged | Reduce Speed Maintain Safe Distance | Travel Discouraged | Travel Discouraged Seek Shelter |
DMS | Alternate 4 | Alternate 5 | Alternate 6 | Alternate 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Phase 1 | Snowing With Low Visibility | Watch For Snow Plows | Caution Rough Packed Snow Ahead | Winter Weather Warning |
Phase 2 | Reduce Speed Maintain Safe Distance | Reduce Speed Maintain Safe Distance | Reduce Speed Drive With Caution | Emergency Travel Only |
Snow or icy can be used interchangeably. Seek Shelter to be used based on local Disaster Coordinator instructions.
DMS | Primary | Alternate 1 | Alternate 2 | Alternate 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Phase 1 | IH-?? Eastbound To City Road Impassable | Stopped Traffic Mile Marker ??? ?? Mile Backer | IH ? Closed Ahead | Winter Weather Warning |
Phase 2 | Seek Shelter In Nearest Location | Travel Discouraged Long Wait | Seek Shelter | Travel Discouraged Seek Shelter |
DMS | Alternate 4 | Alternate 5 | Alternate 6 | Alternate 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Phase 1 | Crash At Mile Marker ??? IH ?? Closed | Crash At Mile Marker ??? ??? Miles Ahead | IH ? Closed | Blizzard Warning (Area of State) |
Phase 2 | Use Detour At FM ?? | Expect Delays | Exit Ramp ??? | Travel Discouraged Seek Shelter |
Stage 4 messages are location specific messages. May use AHEAD, MM ???, or City Name where appropriate. Seek Shelter to be used based on local Disaster Coordinator instructions.
DMS | Primary | Alternate 1 | Alternate 2 | Alternate 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Phase 1 | Icy Conditions May Exist | Snow and Icy Conditions May Exist | Watch For Road Crews | Snow Plow Convoy Ahead |
Phase 2 | Expect Delays Drive With Caution | Watch For Road Crews | Reduce Speed Maintain Safe Distance | Reduce Speed Maintain Safe Distance |
PCMS - 8 Character Message (Stage 1-5)
PCMS | Primary | Alternate 1 | Alternate 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
Phase 1 | Winter Weather Warning | Winter Weather Advisory | Winter Weather Warning |
Phase 2 | Drive With Caution | Drive With Caution | Watch For Road Crews |
Alternate 2 or 3 should follow the national weather service conditions. Phase 2 messages can be interchangeable as needed.
PCMS | Primary | Alternate 1 |
|---|---|---|
Phase 1 | Icy Roads Exist | Winter Weather Warning |
Phase 2 | Drive With Caution | Watch For Road Crews |
Phase 2 messages can be interchangeable as needed.
PCMS | Primary | Alternate 1 | Alternate 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
Phase 1 | Winter Weather Warning | Icy Roads Exist | Watch For Road Crews |
Phase 2 | Seek Shelter | Watch For Road Crews | Maintain Safe Distance |
Phase 2 messages can be interchangeable as needed. Seek Shelter to be used based on local Disaster Coordinator instructions.
PCMS | Primary | Alternate 1 |
|---|---|---|
Phase 1 | IH ? Closed Ahead | IH ? Closed |
Phase 2 | All Traffic Exit Now | Seek Shelter |
Stage 4 messages are location specific messages. May use Ahead, MM ???, or City Name with Seek Shelter to be used based on local Disaster Coordinator instructions.
PCMS | Primary |
|---|---|
Phase 1 | Watch For Road Crews |
Phase 2 | Drive With Caution |