The National Weather Service has issued advisories for severe cold and a Winter Storm Warning for the St. Louis region as intense winter weather is expected to impact the area. Wind chills may drop as low as 15 degrees below zero, increasing the risk of frostbite and hypothermia. Residents are advised to wear appropriate cold-weather clothing.
The National Weather Service Winter Storm Warning calls for heavy snowfall, with additional accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected through Sunday evening. Travel conditions may become difficult due to snow-covered and icy roads.
The advisories include a Cold Weather Advisory and a Hazardous Weather Outlook, highlighting the combined effects of extreme cold and significant snowfall. The cold is expected to continue after the storm, with wind chills between 10 and 20 below zero forecast for Sunday night into Monday morning.
Residents are encouraged to limit travel when possible and monitor road conditions through official state transportation resources in Missouri and Illinois.
