Missourians asked for preparation as a strong snow and an icy rain forecast this week

Jefferson City, Mo. – Before the expected winter weather this week, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed an executive order that does not use certain requirements for operating times for commercial vehicles that transport heating fuel.

If necessary, it also activates the Missouri National Guard for state and local reaction efforts.

“With dangerous winter weather, which was predicted in large parts of the state for this week, we want to be prepared as well as possible,” said Governor Kehoe. “We ask that all Missourians are proactive, remain aware of and make an extremely caution during these potentially dangerous winter weather events. This arrangement ensures that the houses in Missouri can remain warm and that the state government and our members of the state guard are ready, to help. “

The Executive Order 25-17, signed on Monday, exposes the hours of service regulations for motor vehicles that transport heating fuel in dormitories, including propane, natural gas and heating oil.

The command also gives the state of General of the state of Missouri the authority to call such parts of the organized militia and to organize them in active service while he considers Missourians necessary.

After a round light snow on Monday evening to Tuesday, the National Weather Service predicts a more important winter storm to influence the state that begins on Tuesday to Wednesday. It is expected that heavy snow, snow and icy rain leads to widespread effects on the journey.

Snow in particular is expected north of the I-44 corridor with a chance of at least four centimeters in the north of Missouri. A winter mix is ​​also expected along and south of the I-44 corridor.

If possible, drivers are encouraged to avoid traveling or to turn extremely caution and check the road conditions before driving if necessary.

The traveler information card of the Missouri Department of Transportation (Modot) can be accessed here on desktop and mobile devices.

The Executive Order 25-17 expires on March 10, 2025. Click here to display the order.