They have been putting that brine down on the roads for years here. In my area it isn't instead of but in addition to the regular stuff. They treat with brine first to try and prevent the ice from taking hold at all then once snow hits they start to spread the rest of cinders and salt.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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