LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Before Thursday night's winter storm rolled into the Louisville area, crews were already out on the roads on both sides of the Ohio River.

Crews started brining the roads Wednesday around 7:30 p.m. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said Thursday morning the city had 19 trucks out treating roads in anticipation of the winter weather.

Once the snow began, crews switched to salt and started plowing where and if necessary.

Officials are urging drivers to give snow crews plenty of space and exercise extra caution while traveling.

Greenberg said crews are ready to work through the night and into the weekend if they have to. 

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Residents are reminded that this comes just over a week after the area saw a heavy snowfall, making preparation and caution key.

"As you see trucks that are on the side of the road, please give them plenty of space to work," Greenberg said. "Whether they're plowing (or) salting, be incredibly slow and careful as you're driving around this evening."

For anyone traveling, the city offers a live map showing which roads have been salted. You can find it at LouisvilleKY.gov/snow.

If you encounter a hazardous area, officials are asking you to report it by calling 311.

Local schools are also adjusting to the forecast. Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) canceled events scheduled for 7 p.m. or later on Thursday. The district later announced it would move to Non-Traditional Instruction, also known as NTI, on Friday. All sports and extracurricular activities were also canceled.

To look at the latest school closings, click here.

For a list of resources for road safety, power outages and bitter cold, click here.

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