Though the weather outside is frightful, the hardworking men and women of the New York State Department of Transportation are out there ensuring the roads throughout the state are safe to drive on.

In this edition of The DOT POD, hosts Josh and Anya welcome in two employees who are on the front lines of this seasonal battle; Kevin Kelsey, a Maintenance Supervisor 2 in the Southern Tier, and Mike Kraeger, a Bridge Maintenance Supervisor in the Mohawk Valley.

From Nor'easters to lake effect snow, Kevin and Mike discuss what its like to be a part of DOT's snow-fighting force and take us through the challenges that come with dealing with our New York winters.