Cold Weather Advisory 1/23 1:31pm/Winter Storm Warning: 1/24 12:00am to 1/25 6:00pm

Cold Weather Advisory - 1/23 1:31 pm to 1/24 12:00pm

A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for the City of St. Louis, effective 1:31 pm Friday afternoon, to 12 pm Saturday. 

• What: Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected.
• When: From midnight Friday Night to 12 PM CST Saturday.
• Impacts: The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Precautionary / Preparedness Actions: 

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

You can find information on cold weather safety here: www.stlouis-mo.gov/cold/

Winter Storm Warning - 1/24 12:00am to 1/25 6:00pm

A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for the City of St. Louis, effective midnight Friday night to 6 pm Sunday. 

• What: Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches with locally higher amounts possible.
• When: From midnight Friday Night to 6 PM CST Sunday.
• Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

Precautionary / Preparedness Actions: 

The rapid accumulation of snow will make travel extremely difficult, if not impossible. If travel is necessary, be sure to exercise extreme caution. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Illinois, the latest road conditions can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. In Missouri, the latest road conditions can be obtained at traveler.modot.org/map or by calling 1-888-275-6636.

Latest Street Department updates about road preparations and conditions.

Trash Collection Adjusted Due to Snow Forecast

In anticipation of the expected snowfall, many of our Street Department staff members, including Refuse drivers, will be on snow call duty over the next several days. Plowing and treating city streets will be the highest priority. The department will suspend all trash collection on Mon., Jan. 26. Read more.

Street Department Snow Preparation and Response

With snow expected to hit St. Louis Friday or Saturday, the Street Department has been pretreating snow routes since Wednesday morning to ensure the best possible conditions on the roads. The department had deployed 30,000 gallons of brine by Thursday morning and is ready to activate its fleet of snowplows once snow accumulates.

The snow fleet consists of 48 dump trucks with snow and salt capacity, four 1-ton trucks with snow and salt capacity, and three brine trucks, operated by a team of 90 crew members working in shifts. The department’s efforts can be augmented, if needed, by 13 trucks with plow and salt capacity and two utility tractors with plow and salt capacity from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry.

In anticipation of significant snowfall, the Street Department is preparing for the possibility of engaging emergency contractors to assist the City’s efforts as needed. Additionally, the 16 neighborhood improvements specialists with the Neighborhood Stabilization Division will be performing quality control from the streets and delivering feedback to the Street Department on where further efforts may be necessary.

In accordance with the Street Department’s Winter Weather Preparedness Plan, streets will be prioritized as follows:

• Main Routes: Arterial, secondary and hill routes are cleared first to keep traffic moving.
• School Entrances and Intersections: Crews then clear snow from main school entrances and intersections where side streets meet main roads.
• Intersection Clearance: Next, crews clear accumulated snow (windrows) at intersections where side streets meet the main snow routes.
• Side Streets: After intersections are clear, the Street Department director will determine what additional support shall be provided to the remaining side streets.

If significant ice develops, all available vehicles and staff from other departments will be used to break up the ice.

The operations will be as follows, based on actual conditions:

• Normal Snowfall (under 1 inch per hour): Crews work in continuous loops, clearing arterial and secondary routes.
• Severe Snowfall (over 1 inch per hour): Arterial routes are the top priority until conditions improve.

The City of St. Louis and its partners are closely monitoring the weather conditions and will continue to provide updates on emergency shelter and efforts to keep streets passable, as needed.

Latest Street Department updates about road preparations and conditions.

Event Type: Announcement
When: Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Location:
Neighborhood: City-Wide
Ward: Many wards
Admission: Free.
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