Winters in Missouri vary from year to year. On average, Missouri receives 8-24 inches of snow annually, with the heaviest amounts typically in the northern half of the state. Temperatures can range from mildly to extremely cold, while freezing rain and ice can also have a significant impact on travel. MoDOT has a dedicated team of professionals who are ready to answer the call regardless of what Mother Nature produces. MoDOT wants travelers to be prepared and stay safe when winter weather strikes.
Check out road conditions before you go. MoDOT's Traveler Information Map offers current views of road conditions and is available as an app for iPhones and Android phones.
Call MoDOT's toll-free Customer Service Center for current road condition information at 888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636). The Customer Service Center is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
In order to do the most efficient job that will impact the most drivers, MoDOT has established a plowing order, setting priorities for which roads are cleared first. For information on local city or county streets, residents should contact their local governments.
Winter Driving Tips
Driving on snowy or icy roads requires special attention to safety. Although it's impossible to have ideal road conditions 365 days a year, there are certain precautions you can take to make winter dr...
Driving on snowy or icy roads requires special attention to safety. Although it's impossible to have ideal road conditions 365 days a year, there are certain precautions you can take to make winter dr...
Winter Road Conditions
Road conditions on the Traveler Information Map will be reported as clear, mostly clear, partly covered, covered and closed. These conditions are updated as they change or a minimum of every four hour...
Road conditions on the Traveler Information Map will be reported as clear, mostly clear, partly covered, covered and closed. These conditions are updated as they change or a minimum of every four hour...
Plowing Priorities
MoDOT understands that each road is a priority to drivers; however, there are not enough workers or trucks to clear all highways immediately. In order to do the most efficient job that will impact the...
MoDOT understands that each road is a priority to drivers; however, there are not enough workers or trucks to clear all highways immediately. In order to do the most efficient job that will impact the...
Keeping Your Driveway Clear
MoDOT's first priority during a snow event is to keep the roadways clear of snow and ice. This requires crews to make several trips along the same route to ensure the driving surface remains clear. On...
MoDOT's first priority during a snow event is to keep the roadways clear of snow and ice. This requires crews to make several trips along the same route to ensure the driving surface remains clear. On...
Tools for Tackling Winter Weather
From beet juice to tow plows, MoDOT uses a variety of tools and treatments to battle winter weather conditions to keep the traveling public safe.
From beet juice to tow plows, MoDOT uses a variety of tools and treatments to battle winter weather conditions to keep the traveling public safe.