Drivers do their best to avoid them, but with extreme temperature changes, you may be seeing more of them -- potholes.

Rome Department of Public Works staff have been dealing with them for the past few weeks as temperatures fluctuate.

Potholes are formed through the freezing and thawing of water in the pavement.

However, SUNY Polytechnic Institute Engineering Associate Professor Asif Ahmed said roads react differently for a number of reasons.

"You will see lots of potholes in the farm-to-market low-volume roads. You will not get that on the highways. The higher that you get thicker pavement, actually in that way, it is less affected by freezing and thawing," Ahmed said.

You can report a pothole on the state's highway systems by calling 1-800-POTHOLE (1-800-768-4653).