St. Louis, MO – The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for portions of central Illinois, warning of light snow and slippery roads through midnight Thursday night.
The advisory includes Montgomery, Fayette, and Brown counties, covering communities such as Litchfield, Vandalia, and Mount Sterling. Snowfall totals are expected to reach up to 2 inches, with locally slick spots developing on bridges, overpasses, and untreated roads.
According to the NWS, the Thursday evening commute may be affected as snow spreads across the region. Motorists should reduce speed, increase following distance, and use extra caution, particularly on rural routes and elevated surfaces where freezing occurs faster.
Temperatures will remain near or below freezing overnight, meaning refreezing is likely even after snow ends. Drivers are encouraged to check gettingaroundillinois.com for the latest road conditions.
The light snow will gradually taper off after midnight, but patchy ice may persist into early Friday morning, potentially impacting school and work travel.
