MISSOURI — Drivers across Missouri are facing dangerous travel conditions this morning after Monday’s winter storm left highways and rural roads slick with ice and snow. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) reports numerous closures and delays, particularly across northern and central counties, including the Kansas City metro and portions of northeast Missouri near Hannibal and Ralls County.
As of 5 a.m. Tuesday, many primary routes—including sections of I-70, I-44, and U.S. 36—remain partly covered or slick, with icy patches on bridges and shaded stretches. Several secondary roads in northwest Missouri and the I-29 corridor are still marked as closed or under heavy caution due to lingering snowpack and crash cleanups.
In northeast Missouri, MoDOT crews continue clearing snow-covered roads around Hannibal, Ralls County, and Marion County, where red advisories indicate closed segments and hazardous ice buildup. Officials warn drivers to reduce speed and avoid sudden stops, as black ice remains a serious risk even where pavement appears clear.
Farther south, travel along I-44 near Springfield and Rolla has improved, though slick bridges and refreeze potential persist through late morning. Temperatures are expected to stay below freezing in many areas until midday, when gradual sunshine should begin easing roadway hazards.
