Winter Storm and Extreme Cold in Missouri, February 14 to 16, 2021

A minimum wind chill of -26 degrees was reported at Mesonet station BLVRB at Bolivar Elementary School in Bolivar the morning of February 15th. Mesonet station FW8323 2 miles west of Bolivar reported a minimum wind chill of -25 degrees the morning of February 15th. In addition, a morning low of -18 degrees was reported by the COOP observer in Bolivar the morning of February 16th.

On the morning of February 15th, a minimum wind chill of -25 degrees was reported by the AWOS 2 miles south southeast of Lebanon. A minimum wind chill of -26 degrees was reported by Mesonet station 2 miles south of Lebanon. In addition, morning low temperatures on February 16th ranged from -9 degrees in Lebanon to -13 degrees in Phillipsburg.

A minimum wind chill of -27 degrees was reported by Mesonet station MOA06 1 mile west of Lamar Heights. Also, a minimum wind chill of -25 degrees was reported by Mesonet station LMRHS Lamar High School in Lamar. In addition, morning low temperatures on February 16th ranged from -13 degrees in Mindenmines, to -16 degrees in Wheaton.

A minimum wind chill of -25 degrees was reported by Mesonet station MOA21 2 miles west northwest of Hoberg near Mount Vernon the morning of February 15th. In addition, morning lows on February 16th ranged from -12 to -16 degrees. The city of Marionville reported water line breaks in the court building and sewer plant as well as numerous pot holes in city streets.

A minimum wind chill of -26 degrees was reported by Mesonet station KSGF at the Springfield Regional Airport the morning of February 15th. In addition, morning low temperatures February 16th ranged from -8 degrees at the downtown Springfield airport to -18 degrees 3 miles southwest of Strafford. The Springfield-Branson Regional Airport reported a low temperature of -15 degrees. The cold caused 18 water main breaks in the city of Springfield.

A minimum wind chill of -35 degrees was reported by Mesonet station UP97 2 miles west northwest of Syracuse the morning of February 15th. In addition, morning low temperatures February 16th reached -15 degrees in Versailles and 2 miles west of Syracuse.

A minimum wind chill of -29 degrees was reported by Mesonet station FW9032 1 mile east northeast of Seymour the morning of February 15th. In addition, morning low temperatures February 16th ranged from -8 degrees 2 miles northeast of Rogersville to -14 degrees 4 miles west southwest of Marshfield.

A minimum wind chill of -28 degrees was reported by Mesonet station FW6072 3 miles west northwest of Mansfield the morning of February 15th. In addition, morning lows February 16th ranged from -6 degrees in Mountain Grove to -13 degrees in Mansfield.

A minimum wind chill of -23 degrees was reported by the Monett AWOS in Monett the morning of February 15th. In addition, morning low temperatures on February 16th ranged from -11 degrees in Cassville to -16 degrees in Wheaton.

A minimum wind chill of -24 degrees was reported by the Joplin ASOS at the Joplin Regional Airport the morning of February 15th. Elsewhere minimum wind chills readings | were -24 at Carthage Elementary school. In addition, morning low temperatures February 16th ranged from -12 degrees in Joplin to -18 degrees in Carthage.

A minimum wind chill of -23 degrees was reported by the Vichy-Rolla ASOS the morning of February 15th. In addition, a morning low of -6 degrees was reported by the Vichy-Rolla ASOS the morning of February 16th.

A minimum wind chill of -20 degrees was reported in Rocky Comfort the morning of February 15th. In addition, a morning low of -18 degrees was reported in Noel the morning of February 16th, and -17 degrees was reported in Rocky Comfort the morning of February 16th.

A minimum wind chill of -20 degrees was reported by the Osage Beach AWOS the morning of February 15th. In addition, a morning low of -13 degrees was reported by the Osage Beach AWOS the morning of February 16th.

On the morning of February 15th, a minimum wind chill of -20 degrees was reported in Neosho and -14 degrees in Seneca. In addition, a morning low temperature of -20 degrees was reported by the Missouri Department of Transportation sensor on Interstate 44 the morning of February 16th. That same morning, low temperatures were -17 degrees in Seneca, -16 degrees in Cliff Village and -15 degrees in Neosho.

The morning of February 15th, a minimum wind chill of -15 degrees was reported 3 miles southeast of Thornfield and also in Dora. In addition, the morning of February 16th, a morning low of -19 degrees was reported 3 miles southeast of Thornfield and a low temperature of -11 was reported in Dora.

A minimum wind chill of -23 degrees was reported 3 miles northeast of Rolla the morning of February 15th. In addition, a morning low temperature of -11 degrees was reported 6 miles southeast of Newburg the morning of February 16th.

A minimum wind chill of -22 degrees was reported in Camdenton the morning of February 15th. In addition, February 16th morning low temperatures ranged from -6 degrees in Osage Beach to -12 degrees 3 miles southwest of Sunrise Beach.

On the morning of February 15th, a minimum wind chill of -20 degrees was reported in Stockton and -17 degrees in Fair Play. On the morning of February 16th, a morning low temperature of -12 degrees was reported in Fair Play and -5 degrees in Stockton.

On the morning of February 15th, a minimum wind chill of -21 degrees was reported in Sparta, -20 degrees 2 miles northeast of Nixa and -12 degrees in Ozarks. In addition, on the morning of February 16th low temperatures ranged from -9 degrees in Ozark to -19 degrees 3 miles southwest of Rogersville.

A minimum wind chill of -21 degrees was reported in Buffalo the morning of February 15th.

On the morning of February 15th a minimum wind chill of -19 degrees was reported in Jadwin and -17 degrees in both Salem and Sinken. In addition, morning low temperatures on February 16th were -8 in Jadwin and -7 degrees in Salem.

On the morning of February 15th, minimum wind chills ranged from -13 degrees in Squires to -18 degree 3 miles northeast of Vanzant. In addition, morning low temperatures on February 16th ranged from -9 degrees in Vanzant to -13 degrees in Ava.

A minimum wind chill of -21 degrees was reported in West Plains and -20 degrees at the Mountain View RAWS site the morning of February 15th. In addition, morning lows on February 16th was -8 degrees in West Plains.

On the morning of February 15th, a minimum wind chill of -23 degrees was reported in Dixon and Fort Leonard Wood, with -22 degrees in Waynesville. In addition, the morning lows on February 16th ranged from -8 degrees in Dixon to -12 degrees at I-44 Mile Marker 164 near Waynesville.

On the morning of February 15th, a minimum wind chill of -14 degrees was reported in Timber. In addition, the morning low on February 16th of -8 was reported in Timber.

On the morning of February 15th, a minimum wind chill of -20 degrees was reported 3 miles southwest of Taberville. In addition, the morning low on February 16th was -15 degrees 3 miles southwest of Taberville.

On the morning of February 15th, a minimum wind chill of -21 degrees was reported at the Branson West AWOS, with a minimum wind chill of -12 degrees in Lampe. In addition, the morning lows on February 16th ranged from -6 degrees in Lampe to -9 degrees in Branson West.

On the morning of February 15th, a minimum wind chill of -21 degrees was reported 3 miles north northeast of Table Rock, with -19 degrees at the Branson AWOS and -14 in Branson. In addition, the morning lows on February 16th ranged from -7 degrees in Forsyth to -14 degrees in Branson.

On the morning of February 15th the Roby RAWS reported a minimum wind chill of -18 degrees, with Houston reporting a minimum wind chill of -13 degrees. In addition, the morning of February 16th the low temperature was -10 degrees at the Roby RAWS and -13 degrees in Houston.

On the morning of February 15th, a minimum wind chill of -20 degrees was reported in Nevada. In addition, the morning low on February 16th was -10 degrees in Nevada.

The morning of February 15th, a minimum wind chill of -30 degrees was reported by the AWOS unit 3 miles south southwest of Lincoln. In addition, Mesonet station FW3737 3 miles west northwest of Cole Camp and Mesonet station 3172D 3 miles east southeast of Ionia both reported a minimum wind chill of -29 degrees. Morning low temperatures on February 16th ranged from -11 degrees in Cole Camp to -17 degrees 3 miles east southeast of Ionia.

A public report via Social Media of a storm total 4.5 inches of snowfall 3 miles north northwest of Neosho. Elsewhere, widespread 4 to 5 inches of snow fell across the county.

A public report via Social Media of an estimated 6.5 inches of total snowfall in Oronogo.

Widespread public reports of an estimated 6.0 to 7.0 inches of total snowfall around the county.

A public report of a an estimated 6.5 inches of total snowfall was received via social media in Montevallo.

A public report via social media of an estimated 5.5 inches of total snowfall 3 miles east northeast of Warsaw.

Widespread public reports of an estimated 5 to 6 inches of total snowfall across the county.

The Appleton City Cooperative Observer reported 5.7 inches of total snowfall. Elsewhere, public reports of between 6.0 and 7.0 inches of snow fell.

A measured 6.3 inches of total snowfall was reported 2 miles west southwest of Bearcreek.

A public report of storm total snow of a measured 5.0 inches in Barnett.

A public report via Social Media of a storm total 4.5 inches of snowfall in Goodman.

A public report via Social Media of an estimated 4.6 inches of total snowfall 1 mile south southwest of Decaturville.

Widespread public reports of an estimated 5.0 to 6.0 inches of snow across the county.

Widespread public reports of an estimated 5.0 to 6.0 inches of snow across the county.

Widespread public reports of an estimated 3 to 5 inches of total snowfall across the county.

Widespread public reports of 6.0 to 7.0 inches of storm total snow.

Widespread public reports of an estimated 4 to 5 inches of snowfall across the county.

The Cooperative Observer at the Branson Airport measured a total snowfall of 7.0 inches, while the Cooperative Observer 1 mile southeast of Forsyth measured a total snowfall of 6.4 inches.

A public report via Social Media shows a picture with an estimated 6.5 inches of total snowfall 1 mile northeast of Bruner.

The Cooperative Observer 4 miles south of Ash Grove reported a measured total snowfall of 6.0 inches. A COCORAHS report of a measured 6.0 inches of total snowfall was received 3 miles east of Battlefield.

A public report via Social Media of an estimated 6.2 inches of storm total snow in Kimberling City. While a trained spotter reported a measured 4.6 inches of total snowfall 2 miles north northwest of Reed Spring.

The Cooperative Observer 4 miles east southeast of Flemington reported a storm total snowfall of 6.5 inches.

An estimated 4.3 inches of total snow fell in Lebanon as reported by the public via Social Media. Elsewhere widespread public reports of an estimated 4.0 to 6.0 inches of snow across the county.

Widespread public reports of an estimated 5.0 to 6.0 inches of snow across the county.

Widespread public reports of an estimated 5.0 to 6.0 inches of snow across the county.

The Cooperative Observer 3 miles north northeast of Northview measured a storm total snowfall of 5.0 inches.

The Cooperative Observer 5 miles east southeast of Dogwood measured a storm total 6.0 inches of snowfall.

Widespread public reports of an estimated 5.0 to 6.0 inches of snow across the county.

A measured 6.0 inches of storm total snowfall was reported 2 miles north of Lanton. A public report via Social Media estimated 6.0 inches of total snowfall in Peace Valley.

Widespread public reports of an estimated 5.0 to 6.0 inches of snow across the county.

The Cooperative Observer at Montauk State Park reported a storm total measured snowfall of 6.0 inches.

A public report via Social Media of a estimated 5.0 inches of total snowfall 2 miles west of Thayer. Widespread public reports of an estimated 5.0 inches were reported elsewhere around the county.

The Cooperative Observer 4 miles west southwest of Winona measured a storm total snowfall of 5.0 inches.

A public report via social media of a storm total of 5.5 inches of snowfall in Fort Leonard Wood and an estimated 5.3 inches in Laquey.

A public report via social media estimated 6.0 inches of storm total snow in Doolittle. Elsewhere, a public report via social media estimated 5.0 inches of storm total snow in Rolla.