"St. Louis Braces for Icy Chaos: Closures, Crashes, and Caution Advised"

An ice storm in St. Louis led to treacherous road conditions, causing the closure of government offices, schools, and businesses. The storm also resulted in the suspension of bus routes and numerous flight cancellations at St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Despite the icy conditions, there were no fatal crashes or serious accidents reported. Schools, government offices, and businesses across the region closed for the day or closed early. The freezing rain brought airport operations to a halt, leaving many travelers stranded or delayed. Looking ahead, the forecast predicted gradually warming temperatures and a chance of rain.