Winter Travel Safety Assessment - Is It Safe to Drive?
Plan safe winter travel with our comprehensive road safety assessment tool. Before heading out in snowy conditions, use our calculator to evaluate driving risks based on current and forecasted weather including snowfall rate, road visibility, pavement temperature, wind conditions, and precipitation type.
What is Travel Safety Algorithm?
Travel Safety Algorithm helps you decide if it's safe to drive during winter weather. Enter your city and get a safety score from 0-100 with clear ratings: SAFE, CAUTION, DANGEROUS, or EXTREME. Know before you go!
SAFE (80+)
Good to drive
CAUTION (60-79)
Drive carefully
DANGEROUS (40-59)
Avoid if possible
EXTREME (<40)
Stay home
What Factors Affect Winter Driving Safety?
Visibility
How far can you see? Heavy snow reduces visibility to dangerous levels
Wind & Blowing Snow
Strong winds cause drifts and whiteout conditions
Temperature & Ice
Near-freezing temps create black ice on roads
Road Conditions
Clear, snow-covered, icy, or hazardous
Should I Drive Today? Best & Worst Travel Times
Our travel safety tool shows the best and worst times to drive today. Avoid peak snowfall hours and plan your trip during safer windows. Check hourly conditions and road state predictions.