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The National Weather Service said Friday morning a winter storm remains on track to bring moderate to major impacts in the area and 8-13 inches of snow this weekend.
It said dangerously cold weather is set to accompany this system and linger into early next week.
Cabool issues alert for incoming weather
From the City of Cabool: “With winter weather approaching the area we have been getting warnings of Peak Alerts for Sunday and Monday during the coldest times. Please conserve power when possible. When we get the expected snow accumulation, the city crews will be out clearing the streets. Please park off street if possible to allow them access. In the event that you experience a power outage or other utility issue outside of normal city office hours please call the police department at 417 962-3993 to report it.”
Water District: Keep water dripping
Public Water Supply District 1, which serves areas around Bucyrus, Roby and Success issued this statement: “If the temperatures are below freezing and you have previously had trouble with frozen water lines, please drip your water. This will allow your water to remain unfrozen by giving it constant movement through your water lines. You should not read your meter if the temperatures are below freezing. That does not mean that you should not read your meter for the entire winter. Please read it on a day when the temperatures are a little higher, but if that is impossible, you can call the office and we will estimate your water usage for you.”
Houston makes request of citizens
With impending winter weather, the city’s power provider anticipates higher than normal power costs. Try to conserve energy and winterize your home.
Licking makes request of citizens
The City of Licking is asking for residents to refrain from parking along streets during this snow event.
“We realize there are no options for some. Sackett seems to be a particularly hard street to plow with cars parked along it,” it said in a statement.
Information shared by the Houston Fire Department
- There will be two rounds of snow (possibly sleet farther to the southeast)
- We are expecting anywhere from 6-13 inches of snow with the lighter amounts to the north.
- Wind chills as low as 10 below 0 is in effect from midnight Friday to noon on Monday.
- Travel is not advised and because of the cold extending into next week, roads will not clear quickly.
- Products MoDOT uses are not effective below 20 degrees and they will not be pretreating the roads.
- Please have multiple means of receiving forecasts through these events.
- If you have to travel, have a flashlight, a blanket, food and water. Keep your cell phone charged and with you.
Warming shelters
Building to open as warming shelter in Houston
The Texas County Emergency Response Team (TCERT) is opening its office Saturday and Sunday as a warming station in Houston. It is located next to the Texas County Health Department on north U.S. 63.
Should larger accommodations be necessary, the Houston Storm Shelter at Pine and First streets will open its doors.
You can contact Travis Maddox, TCERT, at 417-204-9359.