Poor visibility -- one of the most significant issues for motorists setting out on the roads early Wednesday in the St. Louis metro region.
“Motorists traveling along interstates 70, 80, 90, and many other highways that stretch across the Midwest and interior Northeast will be in for a wintry drive that is likely to be strewn with accidents and delays throughout much of Wednesday,” explains AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski.
The storm was downgraded from a warning to a Winter Weather Advisory by the National Weather Service with accumulations of 1 to 3 inches predicted. The advisory is in effect until 6 Wednesday night.
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You can also access interactive maps of Missouri and Illinois at the following links:
MoDOT Traveler Information Map
IDOT Winter Road Conditions Map
AAA Missouri is offering some driving tips for motorists including:
Accelerate and decelerate slowly -- Apply the gas slowly to regain traction and avoid skids. Don’t try to get moving in a hurry and take time to slow down for a stoplight. Remember: It takes longer to slow down on icy roads.
Increase your following distance -- AAA experts say an increased margin of safety of 5 or 6 seconds will provide the longer distance needed if you have to stop.
Don’t stop if you can avoid it -- There’s a big difference in the amount of inertia it takes to start moving from a full stop versus how much it takes to get moving while still rolling. If you can slow down enough to keep rolling until a traffic light changes, do it.
Don’t power up hills -- Applying extra gas on snow-covered roads will just make your wheels spin. Try to get a little inertia going before you reach the hill and let that inertia carry you to the top. As you reach the crest of the hill, reduce your speed and proceed downhill slowly.
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