SIUE e-Lert: The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the St. Louis Metro Area from Midnight Friday night 01/23/26 to 6:00 pm Sunday, 01/25/26. Heavy snow expected. From Weather.Gov – WWA Summary by Location for 38.23N 89.55W with ILZ074/ILC189/ILZ074 emphasis Winter Storm Warning · WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches with locally higher amounts possible. · WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois and central, east central, and southeast Missouri. · WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to 6 PM CST Sunday. · IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. If travel is necessary, be sure to exercise extreme caution. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Illinois, the latest road conditions can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. In Missouri, the latest road conditions can be obtained at www.traveler.modot.org/map or by calling 1-888-275-6636.