Saturday, March 23, 2013
We've been hoping forecasters would back off that prediction for a large spring snowfall, but they haven't.
Our hopes for a change of heart among weather forecasters have been dashed. The National Weather Service and local meteorologists are still calling for a massive winter storm to sweep over the St. Louis metro area overnight tonight. Glenn Zimmerman, meteorologist for Patch news partner FOX2, says rain should start tonight in the area at about 9 or 10 p.m., changing into snow sometime Sunday morning. He said the heaviest bursts of snowfall may be from around noon to 2 p.m. That forecast differs only slight from the storm alert from the National Weather Service: Rain will overspread the area Saturday evening. The rain is expected to mix with and change over to snow late Saturday night and early Sunday morning. Snow, heavy at times, should …
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Add the hills to our map of Wentzville and Lake Saint Louis and share your favorite sledding photos.
Where are the best places to sled in Wentzville and Lake Saint Louis? The dam at Lake Saint Louis has been touted as one of the steepest sledding hills in the area, but we bet there are a few more out there. We've created this interactive map, and we hope you'll add to it! We'd like to know about the best places to go sledding around town. View the map on Google here. To add an address, you must be logged into a Google account. (1) View the map on Google (2) Hit the "edit" button (3) Click the blue "add a placemark" icon (4) Click on the location on the map you'd like to add (5) Add a title (e.g. the address) (6) Hit "OK" -- you're done! If you'd rather leave the address in the comments below, that's fine too. We'll plug the details into …
Tracking this winter weather in St. Louis? Use #stlwx on Instagram to add your photos to our gallery!
Patch is right there with you in this winter storm in St. Louis. Share your Instagram photos and add to our gallery here by using #stlwx in your comments on the app! Holler with places to avoid, precipitation updates and cancellations to help out your neighbors, too. Snap your snow day, your view, your car covered in snow -- get creative! But most of all, be safe out there and check in with your Patch for updates. Follow these St. Louis Patch sites on Instagram:
Lake Saint Louis plans round-the-clock operations starting at 6 a.m. Thursday.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Lake Saint Louis plans round-the-clock operations starting at 6 a.m. Thursday.
Wentzville Wentzville Public Works Director Doug Lee told Patch that city road crews would begin pre-treating at 7 a.m. Thursday. First priority will be hills and bridges. With the storm not expected until 10 a.m. or 11 am., Lee said, plans were to go to 12-hour shifts at 11 a.m. A lot would depend on just how the storm developed. "At the moment, we're right on the line of the mix," Lee said. When asked how well the city was stocked with salt, Lee replied, "The bins are full of salt." Lake Saint Louis Derek Koestel, Public Works Director for the City of Lake Saint Louis told Patch that he had a small crew out Wednesday night to pre-treat the streets with liquid beet juice brine on major routes and salt on some of the lesser traveled roads…
The St. Louis area is expected to get anywhere from 1-6 inches of snow and freezing rain when a major storm moves through the area Thursday.
With a severe winter storm warning now in effect for all of St. Louis, it's important to be prepared in case of an emergency situation, particularly a loss of power. Up to 6 inches of snow and freezing rain is expected for the metro area, so here are five resources that can come in handy when the storm hits Thursday morning. Batteries Plus in St. Louis provided the following recommendations of items for consumers to have on hand in the event of a power outage. Batteries Plus has locations in Creve Coeur, Chesterfield, Ballwin, Florissant, St. Peters, South County and in Fairview Heights, Ill.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Large snow flakes fell across the St. Louis area Tuesday. MoDOT officials are warning drivers to use caution as they head home Tuesday evening.
The Missouri Department of Transportation said road crews took to the streets around the St. Louis area Tuesday treating roads with salt and chemicals and plowing as needed. MoDOT officials are warning drivers to use caution as they head home Tuesday evening, especially on ramps and bridges. The National Weather Service reports there could be accumulation of up to one inch of snow in some parts of the St. Louis area Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of around 20 degrees and light wind is also in the forecast. According to KMOV.com, several areas received at least a half-inch of accumulation as the narrow band of snow hit St. Louis and St. Charles counties beginning late morning. The snow stopped by mid afternoon. For more…
Monday, February 13, 2012
Winter storm could drop four inches of snow before it leaves the area Monday night.
All after-school activities in the Wentzville School District have been canceled for Monday because of inclement weather, school officials announced. A winter storm entered the Wentzville area Monday morning and is expected to drop two to four inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service has the bi-state area, including Wentzville, under a winter weather advisory. The forecast is calling for one to two inches Monday morning and another inch or two later this evening. The heaviest amount of precipitation expected during the afternoon. According to the school district's activities website, canceled events include: At this point, school is still on for Tuesday. According to the district's website, …
Sunday, February 12, 2012
The National Weather Service is reporting a 100 percent possibility for snow Monday.
The National Weather Service-St. Louis has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for tomorrow, Mon., Feb. 13. Light snow is expected after 9 a.m., with an accumulation of one to two inches possible. The high for the day is expected to be about 32 degrees. Later on, more snow is predicted before midnight, with a possibility of freezing drizzle. Ice is not expected to accumulate. This second wave could bring another inch of snow to the area. Monday night's low should be about 27 degrees.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
MoDOT says all crews are on hand for the freezing rain and snow that may fall across the St. Louis area. How are the roads? Tell us what you think in the comments box at the bottom of this article.
The Missouri Department of Transportation tells Patch its crews have been pretreating roads in preparation for the wintry mix predicted to hit St. Louis and surrounding areas Wednesday. "They are putting down salt as needed. We have been pre-treating so we were ready for the morning rush hour. Now our game plan is to be prepared for the evening rush hour in case it goes into that," MoDOT Spokesperson Kara Price tells Patch. "Our crews came in about four this morning to make sure we were on top of this storm." According to the National Weather Service, light snow, sleet and rain isforecasted for the area. KMOV is reporting Wednesday's weather and freezing temperatures may cause a potentially dangerous situation and icy roads. What is …
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