Snow expected before noon from Poplar Bluff to Cape Girardeau

National Weather Service

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Carter, Ripley, Wayne, and Bollinger counties in Southeast Missouri until noon, according to the National Weather Service. Poplar Bluff, Twin Rivers and Neelyville schools have cancelled classes for the day.

Early morning snowfall amounts up to two inches may be possible and could lead to problems for the morning commute in these counties.

At this time, the best chances for snowfall approaching an inch will be west of a line from Poplar Bluff and Cape Girardeau Missouri, onward to Carbondale, Mcleansboro, Fairfield, and Mount Vernon Illinois. The majority of this snow is expected to occur during the late morning and early afternoon hours.

The snow should quickly depart the entire area by late afternoon with brisk northwest winds expected to help dry off the roadways by early evening.