STL County Offices, Health Centers To Close At 2 P.M. Friday

CLAYTON, MO — St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger announced shortly before noon that county government offices in Clayton and health centers across the county will close at 2 p.m. due to weather.

"I'm urging St. Louis County residents to stay at home if possible," Stenger said in a statement. "If anyone has to travel, please use extreme caution. Our Department of Transportation snow crews are already working to clear the roads and we will be prepared to take any additional action that is necessary."

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for much of the St. Louis area from noon on Friday through Midnight Saturday night. Officials say to expect heavy snow, with accumulations of 6 to 9 inches in most areas. The storm could begin as sleet or a wintry mix sometime after noon.

Officials warn that travel could be difficult or impossible, especially for the evening commute. If you have to travel, make sure you have a full tank of gas and a winter road kit, including shovel, flashlight, cell phone, food, water, blankets and extra warm clothing.

Drivers can also use weather.gov's travel tool to preview weather along their route at preview.weather.gov/edd.

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