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 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations up to
one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause
blowing snow.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois and
central and east central Missouri.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. 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:
Macoupin; Montgomery; Bond; Fayette; Clinton; Marion; Washington; Calhoun; Jersey; Madison; St. Clair; Monroe; Boone; Audrain; Moniteau; Cole; Osage; Callaway; Montgomery; Lincoln; Gasconade; Warren; St. Charles; Franklin; St. Louis; St. Louis City; Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO