Herds that clear snow and ice from major roads over Ozarks

On February 14, 2025By Littum

Springfield, Mo. (Ky3) – Snow and Slut braking on Wednesday Morning Rushy Traffic over Ozarks.

By noon, the crews had made progress on most of the main roads. Modot’s traveling card shows that many main roads are mostly cleared or partially covered. However, many county and side roads remain snow-covered. With the loss of temperatures on Wednesday night, we could also freeze again.

A ribbon of snow and sleet began to fall around 2 p.m. 05.00 in the western half of Ozarks. As the morning progressed, it created smooth spots for drivers, including the Springfield area. Authorities reported more slip-off crashes.

Up to three inches of snow fell on western Missouri. More than an inch of snow fell on the Springfield area. More than 250 schools and kindergartens canceled classes for Wednesday.

“Yes, I enjoy the snow. My dog loves the snow, so it’s a good treat for him and for many of the students who get a good little break during the week, ”says Minh Dinh, a graduate student at SBU and owner of The Rage in Springfield.

It was exciting to get the announcement of canceled classes.

“I actually drove yesterday when we got the message in the gym and everyone exploded in excitement and said no school tomorrow,” says Dinh.

The degree student must run to work at Rage Room in Springfield.

“Yes, fortunately I have a truck. I know that many other people traveling need to be much safer. I know people here on the roads do a good job of clearing them. ”Says Dinh.

Crews quickly began to remove snow on Wednesday morning.

“Nothing bigger, a couple of slides-offs, people were really careful,” says Rick Davis, director of Polk County Emergency Management.

Davis said the crews were ready to go as soon as the storm started, ”the trucks were ready to walk at 6am this morning. The loads rolled. “

Even roads in Dallas County were snow -covered on Wednesday morning. As the day turns at night and temps fall, what is wet now can start to ice over.

“Gravel roads are in pretty good shape, but these chip and seals and black back roads are still pretty smooth,” says Davis.

Back in Bolivar, the system moved too quickly to have fun outdoors.

“Usually the sleds come out when the snow day will hit for more than two days. But it will be gone tonight, so I think people are just trying to relax and stay in, ”says Dinh.

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