'This Is The Big One': Missouri Officials Preparing Ahead Of Intense Winter Storm

[@elizastar1973]

Snow is much better than ice.

[@winnerwinnerchickendinner8809]

ice will form after temp nose dives

[@earlbuell]

LOOK THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WEN YOU VOTE FOR TRUMP MORONS

[@baronvonslambert]

@@winnerwinnerchickendinner8809 Yes, but an ice storm is still about a billion times worse than ice just forming naturally because the temperature falls.

[@michaelkendall662]

snow melts on roads with traffic----- temps drop overnight....VOILA-------ICE

[@Hof79905]

Really? Genious!

[@Jasmine215100]

For some of us "older folks" on here, anyone remember the winter of 1982, more specifically, February 1, 1982? We were stuck for about three days, the snow was so deep it must have been about 18 inches! I remember we had to walk to church, you couldn't get your car out of the driveway!

[@michelleroberts793]

@@Jasmine215100 How about the Blizzard of 1978? We were snowed in for almost 2 weeks.

[@sherrilruble2531]

In 1982 I was stuck for 3 weeks, I just graduated high school in 1981 and I won't forget it. I thought about that this morning

[@Jasmine215100]

@@michelleroberts793 Where I lived in 1978, we had an ice storm and the power was out for about 3 days! Our neighbor, who worked as an electrician ran some wires from the south side of the street (where they DID have power) to our side on the north (where the power was OUT) It helped a little. I started to get sick after a few days and it helped for me to go into work where it was warm!

[@michelleroberts793]

@ I lived in Northeast Indiana, 10 miles are so from the Ohio and Michigan border. Snowdrifts and plowed roads were higher than the houses.

[@drivingphoenix3019]

I used to live in Missouri and snowstorms are great to watch, that is as long as I'm doing it from my living room in Phoenix, AZ. 🤣🤣

[@Jasmine215100]

Phoenix is great in winter, TOO HOT IN THE SUMMER for me!!

[@tammyshaw4540]

I am ready in Central Missouri ! Thank you Becky !

[@JeffBrown-s6f]

@@tammyshaw4540 I was in basic at Ft Leonard Wood in 93, during winter. It got so cold I cried. We were out in the woods on bivouac. We're talking blizzard conditions. We had as much winter gear on as possible, except for Drill Sgt. Childs. He just had his regular camouflage uniform on. Damndest thing I ever seen. I swore after seeing that I would never complain about being cold again.

[@jongrogan7333]

Best rule of thumb. If you fall down on your porch or sidewalk, it's not safe to drive. Crawl your bruised butt back inside and stay home. Why tear up your car or truck? Do you really need a tow bill?

[@Sidicas]

​​​​​​​@@jongrogan7333 Not true in New York but here in the midwest nobody has the tires to drive in this weather. You need a set of Blizzaks on a sedan or hatchback or tire chains on a truck or suv. The worst part here isthat people dont know they dont have the tires for this weather while in NY the only vehicles on the road are the ones that have the right tires for the weather. i once took my car to a mechanic in Kansas City during the winter with my set of studded snows on and he said he had never seen a studded tire before and thought i drove through a box of nails.

[@keithsams4301]

no worries here ....im buried in like a alabama tick...i aint goin nowhere for the next week....ahahhahahahaa

[@CynthiaRockroth]

My dad made my 16 year old 80 pound butt learn to change the tires and put chains on a half ton truck or i wasnt allowed to get a license or get the keys. For years i thought EVERYONE had parents like this. I found out years later some kids didnt learn to gas their car untill they went to college. (Gas attendent stayed in the office by that time) ​@@Sidicas

[@MisterJ355]

Not every body has that option retard. Some people still have to work regardless of the weather

[@chuckHart70]

@@Sidicas I'm sure that was a young kid there was a time in Missouri where everybody had studded snow tires especially before 4 wheel drive but we just haven't had the amount of snow we used to get in the 70s and early 80s. So you're right A lot of people don't know what they are don't know what chains are cuz we don't really need them anymore

[@petersemple9278]

What a wonderful close up shot of slush that was!! Absolutely breathtaking, and gave me the chill bumps!

[@albertadams1982]

“You hear that Elizabeth?! I’m coming to join ya’, honey!” In all seriousness, be safe out there if you have to travel (🙌❤️)

[@earlbuell]

THIS IS TRUMPS FAULT THIS IS WHAT YOU GET

[@ringaleavo]

@@earlbuell Ha, ha, ha,

[@whokNews8888]

😂😂😂

[@HowardDaduk]

Saw a woman with an overflowing shopping cart, enough soda and protein powder for three months, and a look of sheer panic on her face. What the hell is wrong with people.

[@D-Fens_1632]

Yeah that's a mentally ill person with an Adderall prescription and an EBT card

[@derp8575]

@@D-Fens_1632 Either way, we are screwed when it really hits the fan.

[@dellzywillis3001]

@HowardDaduk I was running some errands on Friday and stopped by the store to grab stuff for the dogs. Well, it was a nightmare. 🤣 wow, has it never snowed?! Are we going to be stuck at home for a few weeks and I didn't know. Crazy

[@derp8575]

@@dellzywillis3001 It just goes to show the power that tell-a-vision has on the masses. Imagine having that much control over millions of people. It's really disturbing to observe.

[@dellzywillis3001]

@@derp8575 it is!

[@joelvanwinkle5976]

Snow is so much better than heat waves. I got sick in a heatwave

[@debbiedoor2693]

Great job Becky!, Been a while since I’ve seen you in action. Keep it up.❤️❤️

[@thecorpsofdiscovery]

for the many who cant drive in weather or even know how to drive in snow and ice. at least slow down. i know yall will be out there cruising along like normal.

[@steveanderson2918]

This could be the big one?! LMBO. The words might, could, perhaps all indicate potential. People panic needlessly!!

[@hunterjones9822]

They show videos from 1-2 years ago of snow for everyone that doesn't know what snow looks like...

[@philochristos]

I appreciate the visual.

[@nikolatesla1967]

@@hunterjones9822 🧐😂

[@earlbuell]

TRUMPS FAULT

[@lonniechartrand]

That's because we have not had a real snow in the last two years!

[@edfrancis165]

@@earlbuell absolutely!! Project 2025 Trump engineered Storm!! Elon Musk using Starlink to guide the Storm to Missouri!!

[@npv9887]

It’s called “Winter.”

[@HorseRadish403]

But it's going all the way to Texas 😂

[@Misty-v5b]

Winter storm warning for half of Missouri

[@saintlouis1087]

I already called off work for Monday 😊

[@charleslanphier8094]

All the post 40 yr old guys watching and turning into their dads "It's winter. Supposed to snow in the winter. What the hell is wrong with people today?"

[@lloydbraun6026]

It’s a snowstorm. We’ve had them before. Geez, why is everything the end of the world when it comes to a weather event

[@sarahsoutar252]

Do people there drive all wheel or 4 wheel drive? I am very north east and most of us have that type of vehicle. Just curious.

[@MiracleFound]

It isn't the snow. It's the ice. This area can get nasty ice storms.

[@lolivator7255]

Boredom

[@elziemcmillion]

I agree

[@Packman612]

@@sarahsoutar252 it's the midwest, it is basically a requirement

[@TiredMomma]

🙄😮‍💨 Y'all, back in January last year, we had quite the ice storm, but it was still nothing compared to THE biggest snow/ice storm the state has ever seen, before most of us were even born! So calm the heck down y'all, do what you normally do in the winter when it's time to hunker down for just 2 days.

[@Dappur4]

People are comparing the life totals to be twice as worse the the ice storm in 07 which knocked out the power for basically all of Missouri for about a month. Better be safe than sorry. It blows my mind how some people like you would rather ignore everything everyone else says then go out and cause everyone else problems. 😂😂😂😂

[@TiredMomma]

@Dappur4 We had waaaay more ice built up back then, then what this storm/ice storm is predicted to give us. Back then we did get an inch to two inches thick of ice. This time there could be up to a quarter of an inch to half an inch of ice for other areas. So yes, we've dealt with much worse conditions than what is forcasted for this weekend.

[@lisafairchild6586]

Louisiana Mo. here. No ice please!

[@patrickgrade3365]

@@lisafairchild6586 ur not getting ice just snow.

[@Packman612]

perhaps you can find some momo the sasquatch footprints in the snow 🤣

[@derp8575]

@@patrickgrade3365 She's a goner. R.I.P. Lisa.

[@patrickgrade3365]

@@derp8575 sorry to hear Lisa RIP

[@derp8575]

@@patrickgrade3365 Missed, but never forgotten. We shall all forever hold our dearest memories of Lisa in our hearts.

[@barrettkettle133]

Hope people stay home

[@derp8575]

Sounds like lockdowns. Amazon won't stay home.

[@brentchristopher7363]

I see the storm clouds will be hitting Missouri in waves. Spaced apart a few hours between waves. The final wave of snow maybe the longest and heaviest.

[@pamabbott5357]

WELL DONE BECKY & TEAMS ! Thunderstorm, ice, winds etc. Already in Bennett Springs area.

[@Ch1c490]

Mommie!!!

[@ariraquel4567]

😅😅

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

LOL!!!!!!! I literally laughed outloud!

[@rendal-hfg]

it's winter time, perfect time for motorist to drive too fast for conditions, tailgate and then wonder what happened when they are involved in the next huge winter pile up. it happens every year. soon we will see all of the "winter driving fails"

[@NaneeH63]

Yup

[@corajones1980]

I'm heading to Branson just to enjoy the snow ❤❤❤❤

[@butterman4610]

Why does the media try and scare us every winter? It’s “winter” and it gets cold and snows.

[@apar1560]

Thanks

[@chillbilly2517]

The snow removal folks get so little appreciation. Thank you maintenance people and our linemen ~ Love Missouri ♥

[@deliajones9541]

Theres gonna e fools out here trying to drive then be expecting to be rescued, stay home, it wont hurt you!

[@absolute.freedom]

Quiet woman.

[@edfrancis165]

😂😂😂​@@absolute.freedom

[@NaneeH63]

Some people just don't have any sense.

[@derp8575]

What if the boss fired an employee for staying home? Pretty sure that will hurt.

[@j3m3r3]

I'm in WI. My sister is in GA. Not used to them being in the line of fire.

[@RWRogers]

We’ve already hit our snow annual average per winter before January even came here in Northeast Ohio. All in December with the crazy lake-effect snow systems that passed over this area and many of the communities within the Lake Erie area. So we average about 60-70 inches in my general area. We got all that in December between 2 systems. Now if you go 30 minutes east - they average about 100 inches. That’s how drastically different weather can change and vary in these areas. If you go 1 hour south, they don’t get any lake effect snow and average just 30 inches or so. The rest of the state is lagging in snow so far. This weekends system is supposed to hit the southern portion of the state a lot harder than the rest… so for snow lovers in Ohio, specifically central and southern Ohio, get ready!! ❄️ ❄️

[@AWAKENING-ur5pc]

I pray they don’t turn off power and blame it on the boogie man !

[@HorseRadish403]

They will 😂 I will be fine, I have back up power. Only the fools that didn't prepare will get hurt the most.

[@derp8575]

It doesn't have to be the power. An internet power grid failure will be enough to allow our government to install a digital currency. I suspect the internet will be temporarily disabled during Trump's last term so the government can outlaw cash. Commerce is dependent on internet. We won't be able to shop for groceries if the internet goes down. A new world order is coming.

[@maryluffman7124]

The worst i can remember in the last 20 years was 6 foot in 36 hours, or going back further the blizzard of 1977 i live on tughill in NY we didnt see the plow for weeks and the snow totals were over 12 foot

[@only-in-Missouri]

Stock up on food and water. Stay home and prepare for power outages

[@keithbailey6843]

The only problem I have being stuck inside for a couple of days is my wife insists on snuggling with me.

[@TheTwistedChristian]

You have a good wife, but that was still funny as hell. lol

[@St.LouisTrap-a-Holic]

Just be thankful she's not bipolar. Plus my kids adhd meds are out and wont be refiilled until next week.😢

[@NormanBean24]

​@@St.LouisTrap-a-HolicI'm in st charles I will walk in the snow to blow dart the kids with a sedative to give you peace I know how you feel right when the kids supposed to end winter break this snow hits lmao I got a 5 yr old who def is adhd so I feel for you may the lord grant you peace and strength😂

[@derp8575]

@@St.LouisTrap-a-Holic Feed your kids better and there won't be any problems. Most health issues are due to improper diet.

[@BlackSun-j2m]

It’s call panic buying every storm is a major winter weather storm 🥶🥶😱😱😱

[@TimberJones-l3y]

@@BlackSun-j2m I think grocery stores contact weathermen when sales are low .

[@davidbartlette3337]

Why is everything a storm ?? It's winter happens every year. That being said here in Michigan we want a sun storm.Just saying.

[@patrickgrade3365]

They want chaos.

[@leechjim8023]

Best thing to do is just hunker down at home!!😀

[@scarecrow6741]

We have had no snow in kansas city so far this year.

[@scarecrow6741]

My jeep is ready.

[@hscamzhscam177]

Finally a responsible approach! Just stay home!!

[@kingsinix8570]

That’s what she said…

[@kevinbraden9445]

Hibernation time

[@jamesschultz3682]

Snow? It's literally done nothing but rain ice since yesterday at 6pm off and on. No snow lol.

[@williamkelley2738]

Why are you asking someone that's not even driving on the road with the road conditions are Like she knows she's been sitting inside of her house the whole day coordinating the absolute worst coordination I've ever seen

[@bothompson-ov6ju]

Tell my boss it's the weather see how well that goes over 😂😢

[@marksegura9421]

I usually get to work before the storm hits if i have to go to work and i sleep in my car and eat the food i have there and turn on the hot air and turn off the car then turn it back on for more hot air usually the blankets keep me warm . I wake up and its time for work lol 😂 be safe everyone

[@LuciaChaurand]

The First winter storm of the new year is sweeping across the nation, bringing 1 1,500 - mile swath of hazardous snow and ice to the central and eastern U.S Joining Fox Weather is Becky Allmeroth, chief safety and operations officer at the Missouri Department of Transportation. 🌨 ❄ 🥶

[@mildredkrisik8888]

Good advice. If its going to be bad, pack a bag and stay where you are.

[@raimeyewens7518]

@@mildredkrisik8888 if um staying where I’m at then what is the bag for?

[@absolute.freedom]

Like c. 19. Just stay inside forever!!

[@jimdandy7323]

ground temps at 25 degrees...stop driving... through Missouri...go around...

[@MelissaHam-lm3lm]

The date in the upper left corner says "2/2024"... but the bottom says live for storm in 2025???

[@turboturkey7236]

IT’S SNOWING DIAGONALLY!!!

[@julieniswanger3092]

Beautiful snow but dangerous !! Everyone please be careful !!

[@googleuser6635]

Wait...we won't get the kitchen sink? Why not? Aren't we worth a kitchen sink? I like kitchen sinks--provided they aren't falling from the sky.

[@yafois988]

I.'e got a hot cup go coffee in my hand, at home, watching the carnage.

[@maggalvin1339]

Hurry to the store. Snow makes people buy everything white. Eggs, milk, white bread, toilet paper, salt, . . . . .

[@derp8575]

Antiwhiteism duly noted.

[@arielsea9087]

You forgot sugar.

[@jimmieb9555]

Lol I'm a Missouri resident its not bad at all it's not even doing anything outside I live in the southern part just supposed to rain a bit an snow flurry a bit

[@notanomad9320]

Don't even try to drive on ice, you'll just crash even with 4 wheel drive.

[@bolt4694]

I'll start to worry when I look out the window and see families of Eskimos building igloos in my front yard. This will be another false alarm.

[@derp8575]

Now that we know that the USA government has weather modifying technologies, it's hard to tell what weather events are organic or deliberate.

[@thebuddha4208]

You should have 12,000 operators

[@fredgrebner526]

It’s a snownami 😂😂😂

[@debratitone4798]

Why don’t people stay home. Emergency personnel are in perils rescuing stupidity

[@RandomCitizen-vl1wi]

Missouri doesn’t “prepare” for storms. Modot will waste 100% of its time only doing the 4 major highways in the state till it stops snowing then they will do the other 99% in f blacktops. Dead serious too. Started snowing 8 pm Saturday and I won’t see a plow pass my house till 8 am Tuesday.

[@MikeHoncho610]

Stay inside. But knowing people in Missourah they’re gonna drive around “just because”

[@mariongrable3834]

Well this is a test for drivers, I have noticed over the years drivers have forgotten physics in bad weather. Drive like maniacs. Slow down people drive like it’s dangerous, because it is.

[@sixmax11]

this ain't nothing new. should have lived in st. louis in the 1970's. snowfall of anywhere from 6 to 12 inches was routine. at the time few people had front wheel drive, much less all wheel or four wheel drive cars. we did have "snow" tires and heavy sedans. of course, you can always stay home and off the roads too. it is winter and it's supposed to snow.

[@williamkelley2738]

Missouri drivers are preparing to buy a new car tomorrow while the officials are preparing to buy a new mansion tomorrow because they haven't been on the road for the last almost 3 years they're not trying to help the people of the Midwest

[@luker.6799]

Nah! My prom date was the big one!!

[@DWMurry]

38 Miles East of Kansas City on I-70. Ice. Driving dangerous, walking treacherous. States gonna need to jump out their "A-game" soon or this is gonna really make them all look bad after this PR piece.

[@Mr2eyedjack]

That's what Red Foxx said!

[@williamkelley2738]

This lady is absolutely lying right now I live here in the Odessa area actually I live 50 miles away from KC where the salt trucks literally start and stop at and I've never seen roads worse than this right now they were worse than last year where the salt trucks start and stop at... Mind you the salt trucks didn't even come out last year

[@ericstoverink6579]

Aren't you overstating it a bit? Yeah we got some snow. But I would hardly call this "the big one".

[@The_1and0nlyivy]

@@ericstoverink6579 it has been the worst storm since 2019 when it was -24

[@amerigovespucci4076]

NEWS BULLETIN: They are going to bring out "THE" snow plow for this event.

[@joelvanwinkle5976]

St. Louis here. Everyone here has gotten their groceries and entertainment. Costco was a zoo yesterday and today.

[@stevebiddle8912]

🙏🙏🙏

[@davidmotyka2708]

Snow is nothing ice is a killer.

[@ILoveOldTWC]

Every storm is the "big one". Trying to make it sound like it totally unprecedented and has never happened before in history. Extreme hyperbole. This is fearmongering. It's nothing to take lightly, but snowstorms happen every year during the winter. Which storm these days is not the "big one"??????

[@bettyir4302]

Thought 2021 was the big one.

[@zellerized]

Funny i didn't see any salt on the Missouri roads or highways

[@Soberman75]

Its snow get over it 😂

[@mandeelion]

Ice is the biggest concern, not the snow. Loss of power in the single digits is brutal, especially if you don't have a back-up generator. Snow can be plowed. Ice is a bit trickier, and most often leads to downed lines and falling trees. I remember the '09 ice storm, millions were without power for weeks. My Aunt and Uncle had a newborn at the time and things became very real, very fast. Hopefully it'll be way less dramatic than all the predictions; that seems to be the case most of the time.

[@derp8575]

@@mandeelion Loss of power in the single digits means wearing more clothes.

[@HoulieMon]

They always seems to be plenty of fools that think (?) they need to be somewhere else during these storms ! There will be plenty of STRANDED motorist ! You can bet on that ! Just stay home unless it's truly an emergency !

[@ammielcasey5507]

The storm does look like a massive one indeed

[@Starli7777]

Well we always expect it every other year anyways and k ow to prepare. Geez fearmongering. He washes us as white as snow if we follow what he did

[@theodorewalker9464]

The big one? Yeah right.

[@Phillip-py7pc]

I hope Elizabeth aint comin.😂

[@TimberJones-l3y]

Folks, its just snow.

[@derp8575]

Last year there was snow that couldn't be melted with fire. Something is happening to the weather.

[@TimberJones-l3y]

@derp8575 "When winter comes you will find out what kind of man you have become. Are you ready? Will you be warm?". I spend the fall of the year stocking up on kerosene and firewood.I help my friends have firewood as well. My wife has ample supplies to cook up stews, soups and bread. Lamp oil is ready to go as well for light if the ice cuts out power. All of this is done not only to be prepared but so we as a family can relax and enjoy the long, cozy winter nights. God bless you and try to enjoy!

[@mandeelion]

@@TimberJones-l3y I love that quote. After this ice storm, I'm gonna be taking a page out of your book from here on out and making sure I'm ultra prepared. I'm in Missouri and we've had such mild winters the last decade that I sort of fell into a false state of complacency. I'm just hoping this won't be a repeat (or an even more brutal version of) the 2009 ice storm. Snow can be annoying and very damaging, but ice can quickly turn an inconvenient situation into an emergency. Hope you and yours stay safe and warm.

[@TimberJones-l3y]

@mandeelion Southern Missouri Ozarks here! Our ice storms can certainly be dangerous but have you seen a more beautiful winter scene?

[@derp8575]

@@TimberJones-l3y No, I'm pretty much screwed if it hits the fan lol. Aside from having a large supply of homemade soup in the freezer, I don't have oils and firewood. During the winter I save money from not having to run my utilities that much like I do during summer. The temperature in my apartment is 64f. I am wearing a hooded jacket and heavy winter coat. Will you tell us all a bedtime story? You know, the one in which Hitler wins the war? That one makes me feel all warm one cozy inside.

[@mariagamboa6249]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@osvaldojdiaz8407]

How’s that for climate change I live in Fl and in some cities is going to in the lows 30

[@derp8575]

No climate change. That is a hoax.

[@derp8575]

Someone tell me a bedtime story.

[@arielsea9087]

Once upon a time there was a storm with lots of snow. Goodnight, sleep tight I'll bill you tomorrow. The end.

[@derp8575]

@@arielsea9087 One more please. This time I wanna hear about the story of Hitler winning the war. You tell it so well!

[@BlackSheep883-d7n]

Panic Panic....you may die........go buy everything at the grocery store.....oh my....Im gonna pee my pants

[@GeorgeWashington283]

@@BlackSheep883-d7n shut your pie hole

[@ryokokirchhoff782]

calm down!!!!!!!

[@lesliegaskill650]

That’s funny ✔️

[@GeorgeWashington283]

@@BlackSheep883-d7n shut you nonsense up

[@BlackSheep883-d7n]

@@ryokokirchhoff782 Ohhhhh...panic..it might snow....ohhhh my

[@madamyoshi4522]

🤣🤣🤣🤣this comment section is hilarious

[@sorano-h2k]

The democrats told me global warming.

[@derp8575]

They also said that men can become women lol. Best to just ignore them.

[@Beast9894]

PLEASE!!! SALT THE ROADS

[@derp8575]

Salt my sammich.

[@MisterJ355]

Yea then 2 hours before it starts it will magically shift north. Just like it always does

[@KyleSmith-g9n]

I hate Missouri I just in general

[@JP-nq7wf]

Why? It is nice place to live.

[@tammyshaw4540]

I love it in Missouri . Lol

[@derp8575]

Tell us a bedtime story, Kyle. The one in which Hitler wins the war.

[@Rick-z4h]

If you hate Missouri please move to somewhere else, perhaps Illinois will take you.