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* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation expected, mostly snow and sleet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. For the Winter Weather Advisory tonight, light freezing rain expected with a light glaze of ice possible. Winds gusting as high as 25 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Missouri and south central and southwest Illinois.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 9 AM Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute on Wednesday.

* AFFECTED AREAS: JEFFERSON ... ST. LOUIS ... MACOUPIN ... MONTGOMERY ... ST. CHARLES ... WASHINGTON ... FRANKLIN ... ST. LOUIS CITY ... MADISON ... JERSEY ... CRAWFORD

Instructions:

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and/or ice are expected to occur. If travel is necessary, make sure to exercise extreme caution. Begin your travel with a full tank of gas, and carry a winter storm kit which includes a shovel, flashlight, cellphone, food and water, and blankets of extra warm clothing. A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of freezing rain or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. In Illinois, the latest road conditions can be obtained on the Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. In Missouri, the latest road conditions can be obtained on the Internet at traveler.modot.org/map/ or by calling 1-888-275-6636.