Snow slows St. Louis commute: traffic crawling but still moving in winter storm

Snow is coming down across the St. Louis region and turning the afternoon commute into a slow crawl. In this live report, our 5 On Your Side reporter shows how steady bands of light to moderate snow are covering the roads while drivers navigate slick conditions across the metro. Traffic is snarled but still moving as cars creep along snow-covered lanes. With temperatures below freezing, even lighter, fluffy snow is sticking to pavement and making it harder to stop, merge and change lanes. Highways and major routes remain open, but the drive is taking longer than usual for many people heading home from work or picking up kids from school. This clip is part of our continuing coverage of the winter storm impacting communities across Missouri and Illinois. MoDOT is warning drivers to slow down, give extra space, and watch for trouble spots on bridges, overpasses and ramps. Law enforcement has already responded to multiple crashes and slide-offs during the day as visibility drops and roads glaze over. What you’ll see in this video: • Snow falling and sticking to the roadway in real time • Cars and trucks moving slowly through slick conditions • How the winter storm is affecting traffic flow around the St. Louis area • Safety reminders for anyone who still needs to be out on the roads If you don’t have to travel, officials recommend staying home until crews have more time to treat and clear the roads. If you must drive, plan for delays, reduce your speed and put extra distance between you and the car in front of you. For more on this winter storm, including live radar, road conditions, school closures and updated snowfall totals, stay with 5 On Your Side on-air, on the KSDK app and on 5+. #StLouis #SnowStorm #WinterStorm #KSDK #5OnYourSide #Traffic #RoadConditions #Missouri #Illinois #Weather #Commute #Snow