Missouri Highway Patrol shares update on road conditions

On January 7, 2025By Littum

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Traffic is slow Monday after snow and ice in the Ozarks this weekend.

As the snowfall leaves Missouri on Monday, crews will continue to battle the winter weather and its impacts. Gusts of wind and blowing snow will continue to limit visibility and drive the powder back onto the roadways. With the bitterly cold temperatures and cloud cover on Monday, large amounts of snowfall and frozen precipitation on the roads will take longer to clear.

“Motorists in areas of snow and ice accumulation cannot let their guard down once this precipitation ends,” MoDOT Chief Safety and Operations Officer Becky Allmeroth said. “It’s going to take our crews most of Monday to get major routes in these affected areas back to good condition, so we need people to continue to avoid travel.”

Across the state, MoDOT has approximately 1,500 snow trucks operating with crews working 12-hour shifts until roads are in a mostly clear condition after the snow ends. Missouri road conditions are available 24/7 on the Traveler Information Map at www.modot.org on desktop and mobile devices. Drivers can also find road conditions by following MoDOT on Facebook and X or by calling 888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636) to speak with a customer service representative. Motorists can call the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s emergency number *55 to reach the nearest trooper headquarters.

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