The bitter cold has already arrived in West Central Missouri, and the snow will follow shortly. In light of a nasty forecast predicting total snow accumulations between four and eight inches, the Cities of Sedalia and Warrensburg have already told residents to move their vehicles off emergency snow routes.

Sedalia

The City of Sedalia put its snow routes into effect at noon today, February 17, 2025. The City reminds residents that parking on snow routes during storms is prohibited and that vehicles left on these routes can block plows and emergency vehicles. Vehicles left on these routes are subject to ticketing or being towed.

Sedalia residents can find out what Sedalia's snow routes are on the City of Sedalia website here.

Warrensburg

The City of Warrensburg has enacted its Phase 1 Snow Emergency plan, which will be active from 9:00 PM CST tonight, February 17, 2025, through 7:00 PM CST Wednesday, February 19. During Phase 1 snow operations, parking is prohibited along designated snow routes and cul-de-sacs.

Warrensburg says the City's priority during snowstorms is to keep thoroughfares clear and safe. Residential streets will be plowed after the main thoroughfares, snow routes, and priority locations. Please see the City of Warrensburg's news release here for a list of snow routes.

Winter Storm Warning & Cold Weather Advisory

Most of West Central Missouri is under a Winter Storm Warning from 6:00 PM CST tonight until 3:00 AM CST on Wednesday, February 19. 2025. Our forecaster, Weatherology, says we could see four to eight inches of snow through tomorrow night.  Additionally, a Cold Weather Advisory goes into effect tonight at 9:00 PM CST and runs through Wednesday, February 19 at 6:00 PM CST.

Travel Impacts

Along with their Facebook post informing residents about putting snow routes into effect today at noon, the City of Sedalia also warns drivers that extreme cold reduces the effectiveness of salt and de-icers and expects slick road conditions to persist until freezing temperatures subside.

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They remind travelers on the roads to be careful and prepare for delays. They also suggest travelers pack an emergency kit that includes warm clothes and blankets, food and water, a flashlight with extra batteries, a phone charger, and a first aid kit.

This is some good advice wherever you drive over the next few days.