"Winter Storm Alert: Impact and Forecast for Mid-Missouri"

A potent winter storm is set to affect Missouri and Illinois with three phases: rain and snow, a slow period of light rain, and a cold and windy wraparound. The storm will bring a mix of rain and snow to the St. Louis area, with varying accumulations across the region. The forecast is messy, with rapid changes in precipitation expected. Another system may bring more snow later in the week, but the focus is on getting through the current storm first.