Update: Monday, January 31 at 9:00:
A powerful and possibly record breaking winter storm is heading for Mid-Missouri over the first half of the week.
For Monday, expect light freezing rain/drizzle, mostly scattered in nature this morning and this afternoon. As temperatures drop in the overnight hours a wintry mix will be possible with snow, sleet and some freezing rain, with about half an inch of accumulations possible.
That light freezing rain could have contributed to a 1 car accident around 8:30 Monday morning. Reports say the accident happened in the westbound lanes of the 2000 block of Highway 50 at Highway 63. Reports say the Toyota Camry overturned several times; but the occupants were out of the car when emergency crews arrived.
The main event will be in the form of heavy snow beginning Tuesday morning. As the storm system makes it's way through the state 10-15 inches of snow are expected, with even higher amounts possible in the northeastern part of the state. The snow should come to an end early Wednesday, but gusty and cold northwest winds will create blowing snow and dangerous wind chills near 20 below zero.
Original Story:
A series of storms will roll through over the next few days bringing with it some potentially historic snow across the state. The National Weather Service has the majority of Missouri under a Winter Storm Warning until Wednesday Morning.
Temperatures on Monday will hover around 32 degrees in the afternoon and cause some areas to pick some rain as well as freezing rain and sleet. This will occur in waves through the day and 1/4” ice accumulation is possible as well as up to 1” of sleet.
The second storm system is expected overnight Monday into Tuesday. This is when the change over to all snow will occur. Rapid accumulation can be expected and snow rates at times potentially could fall at 2” per hour. Total snow accumulation across Mid-Missouri sits at 12-18 inches, with the higher amounts north of I-70.
Behind this second system temperatures will be brutally cold. Thursday morning lows will be in the negative degree range and the Wind Chills will sit around 20 degrees below zero. It's possible to see a Wind Chill Advisory issued over the next 48-60 hours.
A Winter Storm Warning means that 6 inches or more of snow is expected. The rapid accumulation of snow will make travel extremely difficult... if not impossible. If travel is necessary... make sure to exercise caution. Begin your travel with a tank full of gas... and carry a winter storm kit which includes a shovel... flashlight... cellphone... blankets... and a bag of extra warm clothing.
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