Sunday winter storm update for Missouri: What you need to know

The Missouri Department of Transportation reports most roads remain fully covered across the state. MoDOT says road crews are activated statewide, with about 3,000 workers out until roads are back to near-normal conditions.

Director Ed Hassinger said crews will prioritize major routes first to keep essential corridors passable, then shift to secondary roads as conditions allow. Snow plows will need extra room to operate.

The National Weather Service says snowfall and dangerously cold temperatures will continue to pose a threat to travelers.

Gov. Mike Kehoe has issued a State of Emergency. Some 180 Missouri National Guard members have been activated to help stranded drivers across the state.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol has increased trooper levels statewide. Cpt. Scott White said help can take longer to reach people during winter weather conditions. He strongly urges Missourians to stay home if possible.

Citizens are encouraged to stay indoors if possible. If going outside is a must, weather experts urge people to bundle up, then bundle up again. The dangerously cold temperatures can cause frostbite quickly, and even death if exposed for too long.

A few event and business cancellations have been announced for Sunday and more are likely for Monday. Several Missouri K-12 schools, colleges, and universities have canceled Monday classes or have moved to remote learning for the day.

In southwest and southern Missouri, an additional 3-6 inches of snow is expected to fall by Sunday evening, with the greatest snow amounts generally along the Interstate 44 corridor. An Extreme Cold Warning has been issued from 6 p.m. Sunday night through 12 p.m. on Monday. Wind chills between -15 and -25 Sunday night are expected.

In the St. Louis region, the National Weather Service says wind chills are expected to drop to -20° in some areas Sunday evening. Light to moderate snow will continue to accumulate on roads Sunday.

In northwest Missouri, the area has received four to five inches of snow. An additional 1-4” of snow is forecast to fall through Sunday evening. A Cold Weather Advisory begins at 12 a.m. Monday and continues until 9 a.m. Monday. Gusty winds and wind chill values could reach -5 to -20.

In southeast Missouri, the National Weather Service says a Cold Weather Advisory is in effect and an Extreme Cold Warning has been issued from Sunday night through 10 a.m. Tuesday morning. The wind chill could range from -5 to -15. An additional 1-4” of snow is forecast to fall into Sunday evening.

In the Kansas City region, snow is expected to come to an end across the region Sunday morning; however, frigid temperatures remain with subzero temperatures Sunday night. The National Weather Service says a Cold Weather Advisory is in effect Monday morning for wind chills of -15 to -20 F. Snow amounts at Kansas City International have measured 5.2”. At the National Weather Service office in Pleasant Hill, 4.1” of snow has been reported.

In central Missouri, a Winter Storm Warning continues through Sunday evening. Snow is expected to continue falling until about noon Sunday. A Cold Weather Advisory begins 12 a.m. Monday and continues through 12 p.m. Monday afternoon. The wind chill could reach -20.

In northeast Missouri, snow is expected to continue falling until about noon Sunday. A Cold Weather Advisory is from 12 a.m. Monday to 12 p.m. Monday afternoon. Gusty winds and wind chill values could range from -5 to -15.

Where to get updates:
Road conditions: MoDOT Traveler Information Map. Drivers are encouraged to call 511 for traffic information before hitting the road.

Many flights have been canceled at Missouri airports. Travelers should check their flight schedule before venturing outdoors:
Flight information at St. Louis Lambert International Airport
Flight information for Kansas City International Airport
Columbia Regional Airport
Springfield-Branson National Airport

Forecasts & warnings: National Weather Service offices serving Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, St. Louis, Springfield, and Paducah (for the Bootheel).

Safety & incidents: Missouri State Highway Patrol social media channels and local media.

Missouri has hundreds of warming centers to get out of the cold. Check with warming centers before leaving to find out if they are open and have requirements.

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