MoDOT: Don't Go Out After Morning Rush Thursday

Hundreds of MoDOT trucks will be on the road starting at Midnight Wednesday to pretreat and treat roads. Officials warn it won't take long for conditions to get "intense."

Thursday Storm Gives Way To Cleanup; Many Schools Cancel Friday Classes

Some areas saw as much as 6 inches of snow, sleet and frozen precipitation.

A Thursday forecast of snow, sleet and other freezing precipitation that largely followed through as predicted will see Missouri Department of Transportation and other municipal street crews working into Friday to get ready for the morning commute. That, along with a National Weather Service forecast that called for additional nighttime snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch, has led many school districts, including Parkway, Rockwood and Ft. Zumwalt among many others, to cancel classes Friday. Our news partners at FOX2 have a complete list of school closings. MoDOT Engineer Becky Allmeroth told Patch that the amount of snow was the part of the forecast that didn't follow as planned. Either way, MoDOT said beforehand that it …

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Scott Simon

10:30 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013

Ridiculous. Sets just another bad example for students. As they get older, they'll demand cancellations if the wind changes.   more ›

Bitterly Cold Temperatures to Hit O'Fallon Overnight

The National Weather Service expects temperatures to be in the single digits for O'Fallon and the St. Louis-area, with a low around 6 degrees.

Less than a week removed from 60-degree weather, O'Fallon is expected to receive the coldest temperatures yet this year ovenight.  According to the National Weather Service, temperatures are forecast to be in the single digits, with a low around 6, and northwest winds gusts of up to 25 mph making it feel even colder.  The Missouri Department of Public Safety offers the following tips regarding frigid temperatures: Meanwhile, an O'Fallon Patch blogger, offers some of these tips to keeping pets safe during winter weather.

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Tornado Watch Issued for St. Louis Area by National Weather Service

The watch will remain in effect until 8 p.m. as a severe storm system passes through the area early tonight.

Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that a tornando warning had been issued. Patch regrets the error and any confusion it may have caused.  A severe thunderstorm that is expected to roll through St. Louis at around 7 p.m. is expecting to bring damaging winds, large hail and possibly even isolated tornadoes. The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch this afternoon for the St. Louis area, which will be in effect until 8 p.m. and impacts a total of 37 Missouri counties. According to the NWS, residents can also expect heavy rainfall of up to 2-3 inches today and tonight. Temperatures will fall as the storm moves but will remain above freezing with a low predicted to reach 39 degrees. However, they will …

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Update: Winter Weather Advisory Issued for the St. Louis Area

Forecasters are predicting 1-4 inches of snow, which may make New Year's Eve driving conditions hazardous.

Do your New Year's Eve plans include travel? If so, don't be caught off guard! A winter weather advisory has been issued for the entire St. Louis area through 6 a.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters are predicting between 1-4 inches of snow. The snow is expected to begin in the morning and continue through late Monday night. For continuous updates, check the National Weather Service's Severe Weather Summary Page. The snow may mix with freezing rain at times this afternoon and tonight. To keep up with the latest travel conditions, visit the Missouri Department of Transportation's Travel Information Map. Editor's note: This story was updated at 10 a.m.

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Missouri Winter Weather Awareness Day 2012

Winter is just around the corner so now is the time to make some preparations so you are ready if affected by a severe winter storm.

Severe Thunderstorm Expected to Hit O'Fallon This Afternoon

A severe thunderstorm expected to enter the St. Louis-area this afternoon could bring with it large hail and damaging winds, the National Weather Service says.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the entire St. Louis-area, including O'Fallon. According to the forecast, a 70 percent chance of thunderstorms exist. The storm could be severe, with large hail and damaging winds of up to 14 mph and gusts as high as 21 mph.  The watch is in effect until 8 p.m. tonight. For a complete view of the forecast, check out the National Weather Service.

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St. Charles County Health Offers Tips to Beat the Heat

With the entire Metro St. Louis area under a heat advisory until Sunday morning, the local health department offers advice to stay safe and cool.

Information provided by the St. Charles County Department of Community Health and Environment. Heat waves, like the one forecasted for the St. Louis Metropolitan Area this week, can cause dangers to people, animals and infrastructure.  Extreme heat and bright sunlight can lead to heat-related illnesses — especially in young children, the elderly and those who may have difficulties in caring for themselves.  “Heat illness occurs when the body loses its ability to regulate body temperature,” said Gil Copley, director of the St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment.  “Normally, the body can keep our temperature in the neighborhood of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.  The higher the surrounding temperature rises, the …

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60 Year Heat Hitting O'Fallon Through Sunday

The entire Metro St. Louis area is under a heat advisory until Sunday morning. Residents urged to stay inside as much as possible.

Dangerous levels of heat will overspread the St. Louis Region from Thursday through Sunday, according to National Weather Service. Residents can expect record breaking temperatures reaching as high as 105 degrees on Thursday. On Friday, air temperatures are expected to be cooler around 100 degrees; however, humidity will keep it feeling like 105.  The last time this degree of heat was felt in June for three or more consecutive days in this area was more than 60 years ago, according to NWS, which also said there is a possibility temperatures could rise to 105 degrees or more again on Sunday and continue into next week. Humidity vs. Real Heat According to area meteorologists, Thursday will be the hottest day in this heat attack. But days …

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