The declaration was made during a news conference attended by several local officials who told the public the city is prepared for the storm.

Millions should prepare for disrupted travel and winter conditions as a fierce storm is set to bring ice, snow and freezing rain to much of the U.S. A photo of Lucy Liu from 1999 has taken the internet by storm,

St. Louis City agencies are asking people not to take unnecessary risks. Meanwhile, road crews and Lambert airport are making their own preparations.