As New York faces a road salt shortage, small towns like Parish are relying on a sand-and-salt mixture to keep roads safe. While some drivers prefer salt.

A common way to treat icy roads is to apply road salt, which is a low-cost way to melt snow and ice. But when it's time to drive on the roads, it can be hard to avoid getting salt residue on your car.

With snow expected to hit the Mid-South area, drivers should expect winter weather to impact road conditions. Here's what to know.