Idaho's drivers will be a little safer thanks to a genius invention

[ZLoth]

From The Cool Down:

This winter, Idaho's drivers will be a little safer thanks to a genius invention — and soon, it may be used by 'transit agencies all throughout the country'

For many of us, the term "snow cone" likely elicits images of a white paper cup, shaved ice, and fruit-flavored syrup.

The Idaho Transportation Department, however, is giving the term a new meaning, and while it may not bring joy to people on a hot summer day, it will keep them safe during winter's icy months.

As reported by WRRV, the ITD recently unveiled an invention called "snow cones" that it hopes will keep traffic lights visible when snow accumulates.

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[SEWIGuy]

Those will ice up.

[Big John]

When I see "transit agency", I think of public transit such as buses or passenger rail.  That does not apply here and should have said "transportation agencies".

[pderocco]

"rising global temperatures that are leading to more extreme cold weather"

Talk about lacking self-awareness.

As to the lights themselves, the best defense against icing up would probably be going back to incandescent bulbs, because they generate a lot of heat. Barring that, they could put heaters in the lights that only turn on when the conditions require them. I don't get how a plastic cone does anything at all.

[Rothman]

"rising global temperatures that are leading to more extreme cold weather"

Talk about lacking self-awareness.

Not the best messaging, but scientifically sound.

[SEWIGuy]

"rising global temperatures that are leading to more extreme cold weather"

Talk about lacking self-awareness.

Actually the science behind this is pretty clear.

https://cpo.noaa.gov/research-links-extreme-cold-weather-in-the-united-states-to-arctic-warming/

[Fredddie]

Those will ice up.

As I understood it, the design was to make them not accumulate snow. Icing up should still allow you to see what color the light is, even if the light is diffused a bit.

[MikieTimT]

Looks like a 1950's bra, or something Madonna wore.

[Mr. Matté]

Looks like a 1950's bra, or something Madonna wore.

"They had to take the traffic lights off the market because some kid put all three of his eyes out."