Modot ready for accumulating snow Thursday night and Friday morning

The first day of spring is less than two weeks away, but don’t say goodbye to winter just yet. Accumulating snow is expected to return starting late tonight into early Friday morning and continue through the end of the work week. Friday’s commute could be difficult for most parts of the state. The Missouri Department of Transportation urges drivers to be aware of changing road conditions both where they are and where they are going. “The forecast is particularly tricky because it has been changing as we get closer to the storm,” said Becky Allmeroth, MoDOT chief safety, and operations officer. “Most forecast models show the entire state being impacted by varying amounts of accumulation. Everyone should be prepared to drive in less-than-perfect road conditions for the next two days.” MoDOT crews will begin around-the-clock operations as snow moves into the state and will continue until roads are in mostly clear condition. Please slow down and be cautious of road crews and emergency vehicles and give them room to work.