Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued January 5 at 3:31AM CST until January 6 at 6:00AM CST by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 5, 2025 - 1:31am
Expires:
January 5, 2025 - 4:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet
accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations between
one tenth and four tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Randolph IL County. In Missouri, Crawford MO,
Washington MO, Saint Francois MO, and Sainte Genevieve MO Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree
limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power
outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be
nearly 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