ST. LOUIS — As rain is expected to turn to snow Wednesday across most of state, the Missouri Department of Transportation is keeping an eye on pending weather in St. Louis.

The National Weather Service St. Louis says that temperatures will be above freezing, which means most areas will see little to no accumulation, but “a band of heavier snow” may bring 1-2 inches locally by Wednesday evening.

If accumulation occurs, slushy and snow covered roads are expected.

“With every storm, we have every available snowplow operator working 12-hour shifts until the major roads are mostly clear after the storm ends,” a statement from MoDOT stays.

“Many new employees will be in training for the first part of winter, which will result in an increased amount of time to accomplish the mostly clear condition after the storm ends.”