The city of Springfield is ready to tackle the winter storm with crews preparing to treat roads around the clock.

Springfield's Public Works Department is preparing crews and equipment to respond to the winter storm starting at midnight Friday.

Snow this weekend will accumulate and remain on the ground due to extreme cold, with a wind chill as low as 17 degrees below zero Sunday.

Law enforcement agencies are emphasizing the importance of staying off the roads entirely this weekend.

Despite a warm start to winter, Springfield is still expecting cold conditions and snowfall to arrive in the back half of the season, with a more variable jet stream potentially bringing wider

If Springfield Public Schools decides to cancel for Monday after this weekend's winter storm, an official said they hope to make that call Sunday.

Springfield-Branson National Airport is taking proactive steps to minimize disruptions from the approaching winter storm.