Predicted hazardous blizzard conditions in southeast Missouri during the evening and overnight hours on December 25 prompted the Missouri Department of Transportation is issue a travel advisory in that area of the state until conditions improve and maintenance crews are able to treat and plow southeast Missouri roadways.

“The storm will most likely affect the southeast corner of Missouri and we anticipate sustained strong winds and heavy snowfall,” said Beth Wright, state maintenance engineer. “This storm could create whiteout conditions, which will make travel hazardous and clearing roads extremely difficult.”

The National Weather Service predicted up to three inches of snow accumlation in the boot heel, and up to a foot or more in areas north of Cape Girardeau.

Stay informed about Missouri road conditions by using MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map, at www.modot.org. The map offers current views of road conditions for Missouri interstates and highways. Conditions for these routes are color-coded to give users the information they need at a glance. You can zoom in to a particular location, check live weather radar and view images from MoDOT’s traffic cameras and message boards.