Midweek Rain Event to Turn to Ice, Snow

A cold front is forecast to move across the state, bringing rain on Wednesday and ice and snow overnight into Thursday morning.

The Missouri Department of Transportation urges drivers to be cautious of slick roads.

Becky Allmeroth, MoDOT Chief Safety & Operations Officer, says Wednesday rain will prevent crews from treating roads ahead of the snow.

Allmeroth says motorists should watch for heavy rain and potential flash flooding Wednesday evening.

A touch of ice under the Thursday morning snowfall will make the morning commute particularly slippery.

MoDOT urges caution if you need to travel Wednesday night through Friday morning.

Trucks and other high-profile vehicles should be aware of sustained winds of up to 20 miles per hour and up to 30 miles per hour continuing through Thursday night.

Above freezing temperatures and sunshine on Friday should help clear the roads ahead of the weekend.

If you have to travel in the snow, be cautious of slowed or stalled traffic and give road crews room to work.

If you become stranded, the safest thing you can do is stay inside your vehicle until help arrives.

MoDOT maintenance crews have plowed more than one million miles of roadway this month alone.