SALINA, Kan. (KSNW) - Kansas law enforcement urges drivers to stay home. On Saturday, there were many crashes in northcentral Kansas. KSN News spoke to a state trooper, who called the conditions the worst he has seen in his 17-year career, and a tow truck driver working overtime to help stranded drivers out. "It is every bit as much as driving on a skating rink," KHP Master Trooper Greg Arnold said. Rain and freezing temperatures meant a busy Saturday for first responders. "We have multiple crashes all over the region here, not just the Salina area but all around the region," Arnold said. Storm reports: Ice and snow are adding up Keeping tow recovery technician Lee Frose busy. "Today, I came for one semi. It turned into three," he said. Three semis all in one crash. "The ice caught him, and he just slammed into the back of the one I was working on, so now we are trying to winch him out. I just heard my phone dinging some more for some more calls," Frose said. Towing uphill in an ice storm makes his job difficult. Storm Track 3 Forecast: Major winter storm brings ice and a blizzard Sunday "I'm having trouble hooking it because it's so far canted, and I can't use its own power to get it in an ideal position." After carefully maneuvering, he got it free and onto the next one. "Hey, we're here to help. We're giving skills and equipment to people, so that's what we're going to do. That's why I'm here at least. So, do the best we can." If you have to get out in the conditions, the advice is universal. "Your best bet is to ride it out at home if you can, and if you have to travel, drive extremely slow," Arnold said. The Kansas Highway Patrol encourages everybody to always keep a kit with food and warm clothes in their cars.