Crews working to clear roads as Phase II snow ordinance withdrawn

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City and MoDOT crews are working to clear streets and highways in and around St. Joseph.

Phase II of the emergency snow ordinance in St. Joseph was lifted Sunday morning, with emergency snow routes being cleared first. City crews working continuous shifts have moved on to secondary streets.

MoDOT is also working in the Buchanan County area. According to MoDOT's Traveler Information Map, as of Sunday afternoon, highways in and around St. Joseph, including 59 and 36 Highways and Interstates 29 and 229 are covered or partially covered. High volume highways will be cleared first before state and lettered routes.

Drivers are urged to be cautious while out and to give plows plenty of room to work.

Frigid temperatures will also linger in the region through Monday. A cold weather advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. Monday for wind chills as low as minus 21 degrees. Drivers are encouraged to take proper precautions and to wear appropriate clothing, such as hats and gloves.