Winter Storm Warning 01/05/2025 12:14 for Illinois, Missouri areas

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued January 5 at 2:14PM CST until January 6 at 6:00AM CST by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 5, 2025 - 12:14pm
Expires: 
January 6, 2025 - 3:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth 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. Plan on slippery road conditions. 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