Drivers survive great Houston 'blizzard' of 2017

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Houston drivers woke up to a few flakes on the road. Also, it snowed a little.

A number of slush-slick spots on streets and the fear of others slowed traffic Friday morning, as crews worked to reopen a handful of ramps that did receive a light icing. The worries and an extra dose of caution meant a slightly longer commute, or delayed trips, officials said.

“We had some roads that had some ice issues,” said Danny Perez, spokesman for the Texas Department of Transportation in Houston. “It slowed things down… Folks are heeding the warnings and making sure they traveled slowly and safely, which is good. Some probably waited for daylight to hit the roads.”

A handful of crashes – typical for a work day – delayed freeway travel, notably along Texas 288 near Interstate 69 and another along Loop 610 southbound near The Galleria.

Other streets and roads also faced limited snowy or icy conditions but didn’t significantly impact most of the Houston region. By mid-morning, most problem spots had melted off and were open.

The lack of a region-crippling winter storm didn’t stop people from making the most of the snow, or making fun of some of their fellow drivers for panicking and putt-putting along as if they were braving a blizzard.

For those with limited time in the snow, here's some driving tips.