Winter weather could complicate travel this weekend, AAA urges drivers to prepare  

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- Winter weather could make travel tricky this weekend and the National Weather Service is urging drivers to take extra precautions before hitting the road. 

Making sure vehicles are winter-ready is key, as conditions could quickly become dangerous. AAA spokesperson Nick Chabarria said the impact is already being felt.  

In a press release, Chabarria shared that AAA expects roadside emergency calls to jump by about 150% compared to normal during the wintry weather.  

“With the cold and the winter precipitation we are expecting in the weekend, now is the time that you wanna make sure that your vehicle is prepared. AAA’s recommendation would be to stay home if you can and stay off the roads,” Chabarria said.  

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