Winter Weather — Laclede, Missouri

2018-02-04 · Laclede, Missouri

Event narrative

A band of snow impacted Interstate 44 resulting in reduced visibilities and snow and ice covered pavement leading to a multiple vehicle accident northeast of Lebanon, with numerous injuries and 1 fatality.

Wider weather episode

A band of snow dropped southward across southern Missouri. A brief period of moderate snow within the band dropped visbilities to near 1/2 mile at times. This band of snow was accompanied by a surge of colder air which dropped temperatures.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 730219. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.