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Ameren is asking customers to conserve energy and reduce electricity usage when possible as extreme cold temperatures and intense weekend snowstorm move into the St. Louis region.

A major winter storm began Saturday morning in the St. Louis region and will continue well into the weekend. It's expected around 6-10 inches of snow could fall between Saturday and Sunday, including up to four inches Saturday for much of the region.

The St. Louis region is preparing for an action-packed weekend of snow.

When snow begins to fall, one of the most common questions is typically, "How are the roads?"

With the chance for lots of snow to roll in this weekend, people may be wondering what roads get cleared first, and if any of them are prioritized over others. Turns out, they follow a process that is fairly consistent across the area.

The FOX 2 STL+ app will carry live coverage and special updates of snow throughout the weekend to keep you informed on the latest snow forecasts and new developments.

A winter storm can turn an ordinary commute into an unexpected situation, leaving motorists stuck on the roadways and in the cold. If you're stranded in the snow, safety officials say a few steps can turn a frightening situation into a manageable one.

Light snow is accumulating across parts of Missouri, with temperatures cold enough to cause it to stick, and a second surge of snow is expected to bring the majority of the accumulated snow in the metro, resulting in significant travel impacts into the workweek.

Dangerous cold and two rounds of snow are expected to hit the St. Louis region this weekend, with the second wave bringing the most significant impacts and total snowfall ranging from 4 to 8 inches.

Crushed Red, one of 19 restaurants participating in Clayton Restaurant Week, faces challenges due to an impending winter storm that could limit customer turnout during this key promotional event.

It’s been 10 months since Paige Spears walked out of prison. He entered a world so different than it was 37 years ago when he went in that we wondered how he's surviving.

A homicide investigation is underway in Ferguson after a man was fatally shot Friday morning.

As the region braces for severe winter weather this weekend, Mayor Cara Spencer is declaring a State of Emergency for the city of St. Louis.

The cold and snow are expected to change weekend plans for some.

Due to the expected low temperatures over the weekend, the City of St. Louis has elevated their Code Blue Shelter Protocols to level 4.

Firefighters are preparing for emergencies in one of the harshest weather conditions they face.

If you're cold, your pets are too. The Humane Society of Missouri urges pet owners to bring animals indoors during extreme cold, since freezing temperatures can quickly lead to hypothermia and frostbite.

A federal jury could not reach a unanimous verdict after a nine-day trial involving Cortney Merritts, the husband of former Missouri U.S. Congresswoman Cori Bush in a pandemic fraud case.

Two officers were injured and one person (who is not an officer) was killed in a wrong-way crash Friday afternoon in St. Louis County near I-170 and I-64.

Former St. Louis Alderman Brandon Bosley was found guilty Friday of five federal charges in a high-profile bribery and insurance fraud case.