KEENE, N.H. — As a major winter storm continued to affect travel across New Hampshire, Tyler Dumont of the New Hampshire Department of Safety joined Good Morning with Dan Mitchell on WKBK Radio on Monday to provide a statewide update on road conditions, public safety and emergency response efforts.

Dumont, who serves in media relations and public information for the Department of Safety, said the state experienced a temporary lull in snowfall early Monday morning, allowing New Hampshire Department of Transportation crews to make progress clearing interstates and major roadways.

“Our main roads and interstates are actually in really decent shape at the moment,” Dumont said, while cautioning that many secondary and local roads remain hazardous as snow is expected to intensify again later in the day.

State Police responded to 87 storm-related incidents, including crashes, vehicles off the road and motorist assist calls, Dumont said. Most of those calls occurred during the early hours of the storm and tapered off by about 6 p.m. Sunday.

“That’s really a credit to Granite Staters who heeded the warnings and stayed off the roads,” he said, noting that essential workers, first responders and media personnel were among those who still needed to travel.

Dumont also addressed concerns about changing road conditions as temperatures fluctuate. While the storm did not bring widespread icing, he warned that melting during the day followed by refreezing overnight could create additional hazards.

The state’s Emergency Operations Center in Concord was activated Sunday evening and remains on standby to support local communities. Dumont said there have been no reports of widespread power outages, but residents who lose power or need warming shelter can call 211 or their local fire department’s non-emergency line for assistance.

Throughout the interview, Dumont emphasized the importance of staying informed through official state and local updates, including alerts from the Department of Safety, State Police, Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and the Department of Transportation.

He urged residents to stay home if possible, and for those who must travel, to slow down, plan ahead and increase following distance.

“Leave at least five to six seconds between you and the vehicle ahead,” Dumont said. “Roads can be slick and unpredictable.”

The interview came as much of Cheshire County remained shut down Monday due to the storm. Most school districts, colleges and community organizations across the Monadnock Region canceled classes and services, including Keene State College, multiple SAUs, Meals on Wheels programs and senior services. Snowfall totals in the region reached roughly a foot in some areas, with higher amounts at elevated locations.

Snowfall has eased from its heaviest overnight rates and is expected to taper off later Monday, with travel conditions gradually improving as crews continue cleanup operations.

Additional storm updates and closures are available at MyKeeneNow.com, and meteorologist Joe Sciacca is scheduled to join Good Morning with Dan Mitchell later Monday for further weather analysis.

Listen to the full interview: