Winter weather awareness

Being informed before the winter weather hits is a good way to be prepared. Knowing where to find information such as road conditions (ROADCON), early release, late reporting and base and school closures can ensure members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community keep themselves out of the elements. Following are frequently asked questions with answers.

How are delayed reporting, base closure and early release instructions decided?

The 86th Airlift Wing commander receives a recommendation from the 86th MSG commander to determine reporting instructions for delayed reporting, early release, or base closure.

How are school closures decided?

The 86th Airlift Wing commander receives a recommendation from the 86th MSG commander to determine reporting instructions for the DOD schools.

Where can I find information on delayed reporting, early release, and base and school closures?

Information regarding changes to operations such as delayed reporting, early release, and base and school closures for Ramstein Air Base and Vogelweh Military Community can be found on the Ramstein Air Base Facebook page, via notifications on Ramstein’s USAF Connect App and by tuning into the Armed Forces Network radio show at 105.1 FM.

What should I do if I don’t feel comfortable driving?

Members should stay in contact with their unit leadership or supervisor and are encouraged to make the safe decision based on individual circumstances.

What decides the current ROADCON?

U.S. Security Forces, Military Police and weather field reporters pass information to the 86th MSG commander, who recommends the appropriate road condition (ROADCON) designation. Each installation commander will determine ROADCON based on their specific location. PLEASE NOTE: ROADCONs are installation-specific. This means that conditions can differ between installations in the KMC at the same time. Off-base residents should be aware that their village road conditions could be more dangerous than the ROADCON at their duty location.

Where do I find the current ROADCONS?

The current ROADCONS for Ramstein Air Base and Vogelweh Military Complex can be found on the Ramstein Air Base Facebook page, via notifications on Ramstein’s USAF Connect App and by tuning into the Armed Forces Network radio show at 105.1 FM.

The ROADCONS for all Army installations in the KMC can be found at: http://www.imcom-europe.army.mil/webs/sites/staff_org/safety/road_conditions/default.aspx