Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued January 4 at 2:25PM CST until January 6 at 6:00AM CST by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 4, 2025 - 12:25pm
Expires:
January 5, 2025 - 3:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations between
one quarter and three quarters of an inch.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Randolph IL County. In Missouri, Crawford MO,
Washington MO, Saint Francois MO, and Sainte Genevieve MO Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree
limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Expect
power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be
impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
morning commute.
Instruction:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Illinois, the latest road
conditions can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. In
Missouri, the latest road conditions can be obtained at
traveler.modot.org/map or by calling 1-888-275-6636.
Area Description:
Randolph; Crawford; Washington; St. Francois; Ste. Genevieve
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO