Springfield seems to have gotten off easy from the first major winter storm of 2023.
Snowfall totals in the immediate Springfield area averaged around two to three inches, lower than the predictions earlier in the week. The snow was heavier south and east of Springfield, and caused headaches for drivers all over.
It also cut into local blood supplies. ImpactLife estimates that it lost 100 expected blood donations Wednesday because of individual appointments and blood drives that were canceled because of slick driving conditions.
