Carbondale Office of Emergency Management

02/18/2025

2pm Update: We are still monitoring a large area of snow moving eastward across south central and southeast MO. This area of snow will continue pressing east over during this afternoon and into tonight.

02/18/2025

Are you prepared for this week's winter weather forecast?

Follow these tips to for ice, snow, & extreme cold: Stock supplies for your car. Prep your home with insulation, caulking & weather stripping. Ensure heaters are 3 feet away from other items.

02/17/2025

Have you ever thought about joining the Carbondale Fire Department? CFD members will have a table at the SIUC Job Fair tomorrow (Tuesday) in the Student Center from 10 AM - 2 PM. We’ll have some great CFD items to hand out. You can get information and ask questions about how to become a CFD Firefighter. See you there!

02/17/2025

The latest snowfall forecast still has significant accumulations Tuesday into Tuesday night.

02/17/2025

Here is a timing graphic for starting and ending times for Tuesday's snow storm.

02/17/2025

An impactful winter storm will affect the region Tuesday through Tuesday night.

02/17/2025

The NWS has issued a Winter Storm Warning in effect from noon Tuesday to 9 AM Wednesday.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches with locally higher amounts possible.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning
commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow is possible early Tuesday which may bring light accumulations and bring hazardous travel
conditions. However, the heavy snowfall is expected later in the afternoon and into the night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can
be obtained by visiting www.weather.gov/pah/roads

02/17/2025

Fire Safety for College Students

https://www.explorecarbondale.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2966

02/16/2025

The NWS has issued a Winter Storm Watch in effect from late Monday night through Wednesday morning.

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches possible.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning, Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerous cold temperatures will follow after snow ends. Low temperatures in the teens Wednesday morning and single digits Thursday morning will cause wind chills to drop below zero. The greatest impacts from the extreme cold will occur
Thursday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.

02/16/2025

The NWS has issued a Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 8 AM this morning.

* WHAT...Snow accumulations of one to two inches. Winds gusting as. high as 35 mph.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting www.weather.gov/pah/roads

02/16/2025

02/15/2025

Happy Galentine's/Valentine's Day!!

~FiNAL ReMIndER~

Applications are due TOMORROW for the 2025 Badd Axe Ladies program in March. Candidates selected for this year's program should hear from us sometime next week, so keep your phones handy!

APPLY HERE: https://www.explorecarbondale.com/852/Badd-Axe-Ladies

02/12/2025

Well below normal temperatures are forecast next week as arctic air descends across the country. Now is the time to prepare for another blast of winter cold. Stay tuned for updates!

02/12/2025

Heavy rain is forecast Friday night through Saturday. Rainfall totals of 1 to 4 inches, with localized higher amounts, are forecast. These amounts would likely lead to flooding concerns including rises along area rivers. Stay tuned for updates on what looks to be a rather impactful system this coming weekend!

02/12/2025

Rain will overspread the region today. Temperatures near freezing may lead to brief period of freezing rain across our far northwest counties this morning.

02/11/2025

Rain will return Wednesday. Precipitation will start as a wintry mix in portions of southeast Missouri and southern Illinois Wednesday morning, with only minor, if any, accumulation or impacts.