Multi-Day Winter Storm Coming

Winter weather is back in the forecast for Kearney and the rest of Missouri beginning overnight Tuesday and continuing through Thursday. Rain is forecast on Tuesday, making it difficult to treat roads ahead of snowfall Tuesday night and Wednesday. 

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch from Tuesday evening through Thursday afternoon. This storm is predicted to produce heavy snow of 6 to 14 inches over the next two days.

To make matters worse, bitter temperatures following the snow and ice will limit the effectiveness of chemicals used to clear covered roads.

The Missouri Department of Transportation urges people to stay off the roads if at all possible during the periods of ice and snow. If you must travel this week, use extra caution, anticipate slower travel times and consult the Traveler Information Map for road conditions.

All available crews will be out across the state working 12-hour shifts throughout the day and night, but staffing is still short across the state due to turnover and sickness. 

Should you be involved in a minor crash or slide off the road, remain in your vehicle with the seat belt buckled. Equip your vehicle with a winter weather emergency kit before you travel in winter weather. Include any necessary medications, a phone charger, a blanket, bottled water, nonperishable foods and a flashlight. 

Check current Missouri road conditions on the Traveler Information Map at www.modot.org, or through MoDOT’s smartphone app, available for iPhone and Android phones. You can also find road conditions and warnings by following MoDOT on Facebook and Twitter.

KPGZ Weather - Brian Watts contributed to this story