Missouri, 2022

Winter Storm in Missouri, February 1 to 4, 2022

February 1 to 4, 2022 · NWS SGF · 34 events in 34 counties and zones

A storm system brought several rounds of wintry precipitation to southern Missouri. Rain began falling late in the evening on February 1 and then changed to a period of sleet freezing and then over to all snow during the early morning hours of February 2.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
1
Injuries
8
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
34

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS SGF wrote it up.

A storm system brought several rounds of wintry precipitation to southern Missouri. Rain began falling late in the evening on February 1 and then changed to a period of sleet freezing and then over to all snow during the early morning hours of February 2. There was a lull in the activity during the day February 2, with another round of snow moving in during the evening hours of February 2, with the snow continuing through much of the day February 3. A 3rd round of snow began in the evening of the 3rd and lasted into the early morning hours of February 4 dropping another 1 to 3 inches of snow in some counties across far southern Missouri. Roads during this period became snow and ice covered and hazardous, with most schools closed both February 2 and February 3. Numerous accidents and slide offs were reported. A glaze of ice was reported in most locations with the initial round, with storm total snow and sleet accumulations ranging from 3 to 10 inches, with the lower accumulations over south central Missouri and along the Kansas border. Missouri Highway Patrol Troop D that covers southwest Missouri reported 229 calls, 147 stranded motorists and 51 crashes between from midnight and 8 p.m. on February 3.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Springfield, MO wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Feb 1, 5:36 PM CST, 2 hours 24 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 1, 5:36 PM CST, 2 hours 24 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Springfield MO
536 PM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

Key Messages:

1. Widespread wintry weather expected late tonight into Thursday
night, including potential for significant impacts. Uncertainty
exists, but general expectations are as follows:

2. North of I-44, mainly snow with 6 inches to locally heavier
amounts up to 12 inches likely.

3. Along/south of I-44, a mixture of sleet, freezing rain, and
snow likely.

4. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from this evening tonight
into Thursday night.

5. Much colder temperatures expected Thursday night and Friday
night.

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Thursday night)
Issued at 405 PM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

Upper level trough is currently digging across the southwestern
U.S. this afternoon. The trough will continue to dig southeast and
close off into a low while remaining southwest of the area
through Thursday night. The area will remain in southwest flow as
the low is south of the area. Upper level energy will ride the
upper level flow through Thursday night allowing precipitation to
occur at times through the region until the low moves through on
Friday.

A cold front is pushing south through the area. Ahead of the front
temperatures warmed into the 50s tonight. A large area of rain is
developing across the area and will continue through evening into
the overnight hours. The cold front will continue to move south.
The much colder air mass is lagging a bit behind the front but
will surge south into the area later this evening into the
overnight hours. A warm nose is in place across much of the area
expect the far northern parts of the area. As the colder air
surges south and temperatures drop below freezing, a wintry mix
will develop with sleet, freezing rain, and snow all possible.
Temperatures will drop rapidly tonight into Wednesday with
temperatures in the 20s expected across much of the area Wednesday
morning. The warm nose will move south as the colder air moves in,
but a period of freezing rain then sleet is expected generally
along and south of I-44 tonight into Wednesday. North of I-44 most
of the precipitation will be snow especially north of Highway 54.

There may be a brief lull in the precipitation Wednesday afternoon
as it becomes more showery. Temperatures will continue to fall
through the 20s and even into the teen as this very cold air mass
spreads in. Ice amounts along and south of I-44 will generally be
a glaze to around 1/4" with the heaviest amounts across south
central Missouri.

As the upper level low starts to approach the area another round
of snow will develop as the warm nose pushes south of the area
except maybe far south central Missouri. Snow will then occur
Wednesday evening into Thursday. Temperatures will be in the teens
and snow ratios will increase with the colder air mass. The
heaviest snow will likely occur Wednesday evening through Thursday
morning, but snow may linger into Friday morning. Snowfall amounts
of 6-12" are expected north of I-44 with amounts of 3-8" expected
south of I-44 where more sleet and ice will occur. Again the
heaviest snow amounts will be Wednesday evening into Thursday
morning. With temperatures well below freezing, impacts are
expected on roadways for the morning and evening commutes both
Wednesday and Thursday. Gusty winds will occur behind the front.
Colder air will be in place with single digits wind chills
expected Thursday night.

.LONG TERM...(Friday through Tuesday)
Issued at 410 PM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

The upper level system will start to move east of the area Friday,
the lingering snow should end early Friday morning. A cold air
mass will be over the area and highs will only warm into the 20s.
Lows Friday night into Saturday morning will drop into the single
digits, and with the possible snow pack cannot rule out some
locations approaching below zero lows. Highs on Saturday will only
warm into the 30s but sunny skies should occur.

Another upper level disturbance will track through the region
Saturday night into Sunday. A drier air mass will be in place so
not expecting much in the way of precipitation with this system.
This front will lead to highs in the 30s again on Sunday and
morning.

Shortwave upper level ridging will build over the area Tuesday
allowing highs to return to the 40s. Another system may then
approach the area during the middle of the week, but again it is
looking like it may pass through dry.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Wednesday evening)
Issued at 532 PM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

Rain will continue into the overnight hours.

Gusty winds will occur tonight into Wednesday. Colder air will
move into the area and the rain will transition over to a wintry
mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow late tonight into Wednesday
morning at the TAF sites. Ceilings will lower into the IFR range
and some IFR visibilities will occur within the precipitation.

There could be some breaks in the precipitation at times
Wednesdays afternoon as it becomes more hit and miss but wintry
weather will continue to occur at times. Wednesday evening into
Thursday snow will then overspread much of the area, far south
central MO may remain a mix longer before changing over to all
snow.

&&

.CLIMATE...
Issued at 1145 AM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

Below is the last time the city of Springfield has recorded Heavy
Snow Warning Criteria which is greater than 6 inches of snowfall
in a 24 hour period.

 December 16-17, 2015 7"
 January 5, 2014 7"
 December 5-6, 2013 7.2"
 February 1, 2011 10"

The Heaviest 24 hour snowfall at the Springfield/Branson National
Airport since 1999 occurred:

  December 13-14, 2000 14.3"
  March 14, 1999 14"
  December 24, 2002 12.9"
  December 1, 2006 12.3"
  February 1, 2011 10"

&&

.SGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MO...Winter Storm Warning from midnight tonight to midnight CST
     Thursday night for MOZ058-070-071-079>083-088>098-101>106.

     Winter Storm Warning from 9 PM this evening to midnight CST
     Thursday night for MOZ055>057-066>069-077-078.

KS...Winter Storm Warning from midnight tonight to midnight CST
     Thursday night for KSZ101.

     Winter Storm Warning from 9 PM this evening to midnight CST
     Thursday night for KSZ073-097.

&&

SHORT TERM...Wise
LONG TERM...Wise
AVIATION...Titus
CLIMATE...Hatch
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 1, 2:46 PM CST, 5 hours 14 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
246 PM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-022100-
Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon-
St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas-
Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton-
Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone-
Taney-Ozark-Oregon-
246 PM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri
Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Limited excessive cold risk.
  Limited non thunderstorm wind risk.
  Elevated ice accumulation risk.
  Elevated snow and sleet risk.

DISCUSSION...

Rain changing to a wintry mix and then snow is likely beginning
late this evening for areas north of Highway 54, then for areas
north of Interstate 44 overnight. A Winter Storm Warning is in
effect tonight through Thursday night.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Significant amounts of sleet and snow are expected along and
north of Interstate 44, with a mixture of freezing rain, sleet,
and snow across south central Missouri. Significant impacts,
especially to travel, starting tonight and continuing into
Thursday. Continue to monitor forecasts for this time frame.

Much colder temperatures are expected Thursday night and Friday
night with temperatures in the single digits and wind chills
below zero across much of the area.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

  Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

&&

More detailed information can be accessed at:
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This product in graphical format...along with other weather...
hydrological and climate information...at
http://www.weather.gov/sgf

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Event by event

34 winter storm. Local standard time, as filed.

Winter Storm, Benton

When
February 1, 8:00 PM CST to February 3, 10:30 AM CST
Where
Benton forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
38.295, -93.288 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

There were 2 rounds of wintry precipitation that fell across the county. Rain changed to |a mix of sleet and snow during the late evening hours of February 1, then to all snow before ending around midday February 2. There was a lull in the action before another round of just snow began during the evening hours of February 2 and continued into the mid morning hours of February 3. The Cooperative Observer 3 miles northwest of Cole Camp reported a snow and sleet total of 4.5 inches along with a thin glaze of ice. Other estimates of 4 to 6 inches of sleet and snow were reported around the county. Roads became ice and snow covered and hazardous, especially late in the day February 2 and continued February 3. Schools were closed across the county through the period.

Winter Storm, Morgan

When
February 1, 8:00 PM CST to February 3, 10:30 AM CST
Where
Morgan forecast zone
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
38.424, -92.886 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

There were 2 rounds of wintry precipitation that fell across the county. Rain changed to a mix of sleet and snow during the late evening hours of February 1, then to all snow before ending around midday February 2. There was a lull in the action before another round of just snow began during the evening hours of February 2 and continued into the mid morning hours of February 3. CoCoRaHS station MO-MG-7 2.7 miles east of Versailles estimated a total snow and sleet accumulation of 10 inches along with a thin glaze of ice. Roads became ice and snow covered and hazardous, especially late in the day February 2 and continued February 3. Schools were closed across the county through the period.

Winter Storm, Camden

When
February 1, 10:00 PM CST to February 3, 4:00 PM CST
Where
Camden forecast zone
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
38.027, -92.766 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

There were 2 rounds of wintry precipitation that fell across the county. Rain changed to a mix of sleet and snow during the late evening hours of February 1, then to all snow before ending around midday February 2. There was a lull in the action before another round of just snow began during the evening hours of February 2 and continued into the mid morning hours of February 3. CoCoRaHS station MO-CM-10 8 miles south of Gravois Mills reported a total snow and sleet accumulation of 7.0 inches along with a thin glaze of ice. Roads became ice and snow covered and hazardous, especially late in the day February 2 and continued February 3. Schools were closed across the county through the period.

Winter Storm, Miller

When
February 1, 11:30 PM CST to February 3, 4:00 PM CST
Where
Miller forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
38.215, -92.428 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Rain changed to sleet and snow around midnight February 2 and ended late in the afternoon. After a brief lull, snow began to fall once again late in the evening of February 2 and continued into the afternoon hours February 3. The Cooperative Observer 1 mile northwest of Iberia reported a total ice accumulation of 0.10 of an inch with a storm total sleet and snow accumulation of 5.0 inches. Elsewhere around the county reports of near 6 inches of sleet and snow were reported along with a tenth of an inch of ice. Roads quickly became ice and snow covered and slippery. Schools were closed from February 2 to February 4.

Winter Storm, Phelps

When
February 2, 12:00 AM CST to February 3, 4:00 PM CST
Where
Phelps forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
37.877, -91.792 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Rain changed to sleet and snow just after midnight February 2 and ended late in the afternoon. After a brief lull, snow began to fall once again late in the evening of February 2 and continued into the afternoon hours February 3. The Cooperative Observer in Rolla reported a total of 7.4 inches of sleet and snow. A glaze to as much as a tenth of an inch of ice accumulation was reported. Roads quickly became ice and snow covered and slippery. Schools were closed from February 2 to February 4.

Winter Storm, Maries

When
February 2, 12:00 AM CST to February 3, 4:00 PM CST
Where
Maries forecast zone
Reported by
ASOS
Coordinates
38.162, -91.925 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Rain changed to sleet and snow just after midnight February 2 and ended late in the afternoon. After a brief lull, snow began to fall once again late in the evening of February 2 and continued into the afternoon hours February 3. The ASOS at the Vichy airport reported around a tenth of an inch of flat ice accumulation with the first round of precipitation. Widespread public reports of total sleet and snow accumulation of 6 to 8 inches were reported around the county. Roads quickly became ice and snow covered and slippery. Schools were closed from February 2 to February 4.

Winter Storm, St. Clair

When
February 2, 12:00 AM CST to February 3, 7:00 AM CST
Where
St. Clair forecast zone
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
38.037, -93.776 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

There were 2 rounds of wintry precipitation that fell across the county. Rain changed to snow during the early morning hours of February 2, then ending around midday. There was a lull in the action before another round of just snow began late in the afternoon and continued into the early morning hours of February 3. The CoCoRaHS station 1.9 miles northwest of Appleton City reported 6.0 inches of snow with the first round and 2.0 inches of snow with the second round, for a storm total of 8.0 inches. The Cooperative Observer in Appleton City reported a storm total of 7.3 inches. A glaze of ice was also reported across the southern sections of the county. Roads became ice and snow covered and hazardous, especially late in the day February 2 and continued February 3. Schools were closed across the county through the period.

Winter Storm, Vernon

When
February 2, 12:30 AM CST to February 3, 6:30 AM CST
Where
Vernon forecast zone
Injuries
0 direct, 2 indirect
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
37.851, -94.342 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

There were 2 rounds of wintry precipitation that fell across the county. Rain changed to a mix of freezing rain sleet and snow during the early morning hours of February 2, then changed to all snow before ending around midday. There was a lull in the action before another round of just snow began late in the afternoon and continued into the early morning hours of February 3. Generally 3 to 6 inches of snow fell across the county, with the highest amounts in the far southeastern sections of the county. The CoCoRaHS station MO-FSA-217 near Nevada reported a total snow and sleet accumulation of 5.0 inches, while the Cooperative Observer 1 mile west of Nevada reported a total snowfall of 3.5 inches. A glaze of ice was also reported. Roads became ice and snow covered and hazardous, especially late in the day February 2 and continued February 3. Schools were closed across the county through the period.

Winter Storm, Cedar

When
February 2, 12:30 AM CST to February 3, 7:00 AM CST
Where
Cedar forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
37.724, -93.857 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

There were 2 rounds of wintry precipitation that fell across the county. Rain changed to a mix of freezing rain sleet and snow during the early morning hours of February 2, then changed to all snow before ending around midday. There was a lull in the action before another round of just snow began late in the afternoon and continued into the early morning hours of February 3. Generally 4 to 6 inches of snow fell across the county. The Cooperative Observer at Stockton Dam reported a storm total snowfall of 6.0 inches. A glaze of ice was also reported. Roads became ice and snow covered and hazardous, especially late in the day February 2 and continued February 3. Schools were closed across the county through the period.

Winter Storm, Dade

When
February 2, 12:30 AM CST to February 3, 7:00 AM CST
Where
Dade forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
37.432, -93.850 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

There were 2 rounds of wintry precipitation that fell across the county. Rain changed to a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow during the early morning hours of February 2, then changed to all snow before ending around midday. There was a lull in the action before another round of just snow began late in the afternoon and continued into the early morning hours of February 3. Generally 6 to 8 inches of snow fell across the county. The Cooperative Observer in Lockwood reported a storm total of 7.7 inches of snowfall, with 6 inches of it coming with the first round. A glaze to a tenth of an inch of ice was also reported. Roads became ice and snow covered and hazardous, especially late in the day February 2 and continued February 3. Schools were closed across the county through the period.

Winter Storm, Laclede

When
February 2, 12:45 AM CST to February 3, 10:45 AM CST
Where
Laclede forecast zone
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
37.658, -92.590 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

There were 2 rounds of wintry precipitation that fell across the county. Rain changed to a mix of sleet and snow during the very early morning hours hours of February 2, then to all snow before ending around midday February 2. There was a lull in the action before another round of just snow began during the evening hours of February 2 and continued into the mid morning hours of February 3. CoCoRaHS station MO-LD-23 near Lebanon estimated a total snow and sleet accumulation of 5.0 inches, but was hard to measures as depths ranges from 3 to 8 inches due to blowing snow. A glaze to a tenth of an inch of ice was also reported. Roads became ice and snow covered and hazardous, especially late in the day February 2 and continued February 3. Schools were closed across the county through the period.

Winter Storm, McDonald

When
February 2, 1:00 AM CST to February 4, 1:30 AM CST
Where
McDonald forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
36.629, -94.348 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

There were 3 rounds of wintry precipitation that fell across the county. Rain changed to a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow during the early morning hours of February 2, then changed to all snow before ending around midday. There was a lull in the action before another round of just snow began early that evening and continued into the day February 3. The third round of snow began the evening of February 3 and ending during the early morning hours of February 4. A glaze to a tenth of an inch of ice was reported around the county along with a couple tenths of snow with the initial round. Additional snow amounts with the second and third rounds resulted in total snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches, The Cooperative Observer 2 miles west of Anderson reported a storm total of 8.0 inches of snow. Roads became ice and snow covered and hazardous, especially late in the day February 2 and continued February 3 and 4th. Schools were closed across the county through the period. Numerous accidents were reported the county.

Winter Storm, Barton

When
February 2, 1:00 AM CST to February 3, 7:00 AM CST
Where
Barton forecast zone
Injuries
0 direct, 1 indirect
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
37.502, -94.347 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

There were 2 rounds of wintry precipitation that fell across the county. Rain changed to a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow during the early morning hours of February 2, then changed to all snow before ending around midday. There was a lull in the action before another round of just snow began late in the afternoon and continued into the early morning hours of February 3. The Cooperative observer 7 miles north of Lamar measured a total snow and sleet accumulation of 6.5 inches, along with a glaze of ice. Roads became ice and snow covered and hazardous, especially late in the day February 2 and continued February 3. Schools were closed across the county through the period.

Winter Storm, Hickory

When
February 2, 1:00 AM CST to February 3, 8:00 AM CST
Where
Hickory forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.941, -93.321 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

There were 2 rounds of wintry precipitation that fell across the county. Rain changed to a mix of freezing rain sleet and snow during the early morning hours of February 2, then changed to all snow before ending around midday. There was a lull in the action before another round of just snow began late in the afternoon and continued into the early morning hours of February 3. A trained spotter 3 miles east of Preston reported one quarter of an inch of ice along with 4 to 6 inches of sleet and snowfall. Roads were completely covered in ice between Hermitage and Preston. The second round of snow brought additional snow of 1 to 2 inches with storm totals of 6 to 8 inches around the county. Schools were closed through the period.

Winter Storm, Barry

When
February 2, 1:00 AM CST to February 4, 4:00 AM CST
Where
Barry forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
36.710, -93.829 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

There were 3 rounds of wintry precipitation that fell across the county. Rain changed to mainly freezing rain and some sleet during the early morning hours of February 2, then changed to all snow for a brief period around midday. There was a lull in the action before another round of just snow began early that evening and continued into the day February 3. The third round of snow began the evening of February 3 and ending during the early morning hours of February 4. A glaze to a tenth of an inch of ice was reported around the county with the initial round. Additional snow amounts with the second and third rounds resulted in total snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches, The Cooperative Observer in Cassville reported a storm total of 7.7 inches of snow. Roads became ice and snow covered and hazardous, beginning the morning of February 2 and continued February 3 and 4th. Schools were closed across the county through the period. Numerous accidents were reported the county.

Winter Storm, Jasper

When
February 2, 1:15 AM CST to February 4, 2:00 AM CST
Where
Jasper forecast zone
Injuries
0 direct, 1 indirect
Reported by
ASOS
Coordinates
37.204, -94.341 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

There were 3 rounds of wintry precipitation that fell across the county. Rain changed to a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow during the early morning hours of February 2, then changed to all snow before ending around midday. There was a lull in the action before another round of just snow began early that evening and continued into the day February 3. The ASOS in Joplin reported 0.11 inches of flat ice accumulation with the initial round, with other reports of 1 to 2 inches of sleet and snow. The third round of snow began the evening of February 3 and ending during the early morning hours of February 4. Additional snow amounts with the second and third rounds resulted in total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches, with the higher amounts across the eastern sections of the county. The CoCoRaHS station 4.5 miles east of Carthage reported a total sleet and snow accumulation of 4.5 inches. Roads became ice and snow covered and hazardous, especially late in the day February 2 and continued February 3 and 4th. A Carthage special Road District snow plow slid off the road and overturned the morning of February 3. Schools were closed across the county through the period.

Winter Storm, Newton

When
February 2, 1:15 AM CST to February 4, 2:00 AM CST
Where
Newton forecast zone
Injuries
0 direct, 1 indirect
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
36.906, -94.339 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

There were 3 rounds of wintry precipitation that fell across the county. Rain changed to a mix of freezing, rain, sleet, and snow during the early morning hours of February 2, then changed to all snow before ending around midday. There was a lull in the action before another round of just snow began early that evening and continued into the day February 3. The third round of snow began the evening of February 3 and ending during the early morning hours of February 4. A glaze to a tenth of an inch of ice was reported around the county along with a couple tenths of snow with the initial round. Additional snow amounts with the second and third rounds resulted in total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with the higher amounts across the eastern sections of the county. The CoCoRaHS station 3.9 miles west of Neosho reported a total sleet and snow accumulation of 7.5 inches. Roads became ice and snow covered and hazardous, especially late in the day February 2 and continued February 3 and 4th. Schools were closed across the county through the period. Numerous accidents were reported the county.

Winter Storm, Lawrence

When
February 2, 1:15 AM CST to February 4, 4:00 AM CST
Where
Lawrence forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
37.106, -93.833 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

There were 3 rounds of wintry precipitation that fell across the county. Rain changed to a mix of freezing rain sleet and snow during the early morning hours of February 2, then changed to all snow before ending around midday. There was a lull in the action before another round of just snow began early that evening and continued into the day February 3. The third round of snow began the evening of February 3 and ending during the early morning hours of February 4. A glaze to a tenth of an inch of ice was reported around the county along with a couple tenths of snow with the initial round. Additional snow amounts with the second and third rounds resulted in total snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches, The Cooperative Observer 4 miles southwest of Monett reported a storm total of 7.4 inches of snow. Roads became ice and snow covered and hazardous, especially late in the day February 2 and continued February 3 and 4th. Schools were closed across the county through the period. Numerous accidents were reported the county.

Winter Storm, Pulaski

When
February 2, 1:30 AM CST to February 3, 4:30 PM CST
Where
Pulaski forecast zone
Deaths
0 direct, 1 indirect
Injuries
0 direct, 1 indirect
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
37.825, -92.208 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Rain changed to a mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow during the early morning hours of February 2 and ended late in the afternoon. After a brief lull, snow began to fall once again late in the evening of February 2 and continued into the afternoon hours February 3. The Cooperative Observer in Fort Leonard wood reported a total of 6.5 inches of sleet and snow. A glaze to as much as a tenth of an inch of ice accumulation was also reported around the county. Roads quickly became ice and snow covered and slippery and there were numerous accidents reported, with 1 indirect fatality on Interstate 44 as a car slid off he highway due to less of control on the snow and ice covered roadway. Schools were closed from February 2 to February 4.

Winter Storm, Polk

When
February 2, 1:30 AM CST to February 4, 3:15 AM CST
Where
Polk forecast zone
Injuries
0 direct, 1 indirect
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
37.617, -93.400 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

There were 3 rounds of wintry precipitation that fell across the county. Rain changed to a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow during the early morning hours of February 2, then changed to all snow before ending around midday. This first round brought around a tenth of an inch of ice along with 1 to 3 inches of snowfall. There was a lull in the action before a second round of snow began during the evening hours of February 2 and continued into the afternoon hours of February 3. This round brought 3 to 5 inches of snow to the county. The third round of snow that began during the evening hours of February 3 and continued into the early morning hours of February 4, affected mainly the southern part of the county with another 1 to 2 inches of snowfall. The Cooperative Observer 2 miles south southwest of Morrisville reported a storm total of 6.0 inches of snowfall. Schools were closed across the county through the entire period. Numerous accidents were reported beginning the morning of February 2 as roads became ice and snow covered and hazardous.

Winter Storm, Dallas

When
February 2, 1:30 AM CST to February 4, 3:30 AM CST
Where
Dallas forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
37.680, -93.024 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

There were 3 rounds of wintry precipitation that fell across the county. Rain changed to a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow during the early morning hours of February 2, then changed to all snow before ending around midday. This first round brought around a tenth of an inch of ice along with 1 to 3 inches of snowfall. There was a lull in the action before a second round of snow began during the evening hours of February 2 and continued into the afternoon hours of February 3. This round brought 3 to 5 inches of snow to the county. The third round of snow that began during the evening hours of February 3 and continued into the early morning hours of February 4, affected mainly the southern part of the county with another 1 inch of snowfall. The Cooperative Observer in Buffalo reported a storm total of 6.0 inches of snowfall. Schools were closed across the county through the entire period. Numerous accidents were reported beginning the morning of February 2 as roads became ice and snow covered and hazardous.

Winter Storm, Greene

When
February 2, 2:00 AM CST to February 4, 3:45 PM CST
Where
Greene forecast zone
Reported by
Official NWS Observations
Coordinates
37.258, -93.342 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

There were 3 rounds of wintry precipitation that fell across the county. Rain changed to a mix of freezing rain sleet and snow during the early morning hours of February 2, then changed to all snow before ending around midday. The ASOS at the Springfield Branson National Airport reported 0.11 inches of flat ice accumulation with this round of precipitation. There was a lull in the action before another round of just snow began during the evening hours of February 2 and continued into the afternoon hours of February 3. The NWS office reported a total of 7.6 inches of snow with this round. The final round of snow dropped another 1.7 inches during the late evening of February 3 into the afternoon of February 4. Storm total snow was 9.5 inches measured at the NWS office. Schools were closed across the county through the entire period. Numerous accidents were reported beginning the morning of February 2 as roads became ice and snow covered and hazardous.

Winter Storm, Christian

When
February 2, 2:10 AM CST to February 4, 3:45 AM CST
Where
Christian forecast zone
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.970, -93.189 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Rain changed to freezing rain during the early morning hours of February 2 before changing to snow shortly before ending. Widespread reported of a glaze to a tenth of an inch of ice was reported around the county. Roads became ice covered and hazardous. Schools were closed for the day. After a brief lull, 2 more rounds of snow impacted the county from the evening of February 2 to the early morning hours of February 4. Widespread snowfall reported of 6 to 8 inches were reported around the county with the last 2 rounds of snow. Roads became snow covered and slippery with a number of accidents being reported. All schools were closed from February 2 through February 4.

Winter Storm, Webster

When
February 2, 2:15 AM CST to February 4, 4:00 AM CST
Where
Webster forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
37.281, -92.876 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

There were 3 rounds of wintry precipitation that fell across the county. Rain changed to a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow during the early morning hours of February 2, then changed to all snow before ending around midday. This round produced around a tenth of an inch of ice accumulation. After a brief lull, 2 more rounds of snow impacted the county from the evening of February 2 to the early morning hours of February 4. The Cooperative Observer 3 miles north northeast of Northview reported a storm total of 6.2 inches, with most of this accumulation occurring the evening of February 2 into the early morning hours of February 3. Roads became snow covered and slippery with a number of accidents being reported. All schools were closed from February 2 through February 4.

Winter Storm, Douglas

When
February 2, 2:15 AM CST to February 4, 4:30 AM CST
Where
Douglas forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
36.933, -92.499 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

There were 3 rounds of wintry precipitation that fell across the county. Rain changed to a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow during the early morning hours of February 2, then changed to all snow before ending around midday. This round produced around a tenth of an inch of ice accumulation. After a brief lull, 2 more rounds of snow impacted the county from the evening of February 2 to the early morning hours of February 4. The Cooperative Observer 2 miles east northeast of Squires reported a storm total of 6.0 inches, with most of this accumulation occurring the evening of February 2 into the early morning hours of February 3. Roads became snow covered and slippery with a number of accidents being reported. All schools were closed from February 2 through February 4.

Winter Storm, Stone

When
February 2, 2:30 AM CST to February 4, 6:00 AM CST
Where
Stone forecast zone
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
36.747, -93.456 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

There were 3 rounds of wintry precipitation that fell across the county. Rain changed to freezing rain during the morning hours of February 2 and mainly affected the far northern sections of the county with mainly rain in the far south. Around a tenth of an inch of ice occurred. There was a lull in the action before the second round of snow began to fall during the late evening hours of February 2 and continued into February 3. Snow was heavy at times across the southern sections of the county. The CoCoRaHS station MO-SE-35 near Crane reported a measured 6.0 inches of snow. Other reports of 6 to 8 inches of snow was estimated to have fallen across the remainder of the county. Roads became ice covered and hazardous with numerous slide offs and accidents being reported. Schools were closed through the entire period.

Winter Storm, Texas

When
February 2, 2:30 AM CST to February 4, 4:30 AM CST
Where
Texas forecast zone
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
37.317, -91.965 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

There were 3 rounds of wintry precipitation that fell across the county. Rain changed to freezing rain with a little sleet mixed in the early morning hours of February 2. This round produced a glaze of ice. After a brief lull, 2 more rounds of mainly snow impacted the county from the evening of February 2 to the early morning hours of February 4. The snow was initially mixed with more sleet and freezing rain at the onset the evening of February 3. CoCoRaHS station MO-TX-44 3.6 miles south of Summersville reported a storm total of 4.0 inches of sleet and snow. Elsewhere estimates of total sleet and snow accumulations around 6.0 inches were reported across the northern sections of the county. All schools were closed from February 2 through February 4.

Winter Storm, Wright

When
February 2, 2:30 AM CST to February 4, 4:30 AM CST
Where
Wright forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
37.270, -92.469 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

There were 3 rounds of wintry precipitation that fell across the county. Rain changed to a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow during the early morning hours of February 2, then changed to all snow before ending around midday. This round produced around a tenth of an inch of ice accumulation. After a brief lull, 2 more rounds of snow impacted the county from the evening of February 2 to the early morning hours of February 4. The Cooperative Observer in Hartville reported a storm total of 6.1 inches, with most of this accumulation occurring the evening of February 2 into the early morning hours of February 3. Roads became snow covered and slippery with a number of accidents being reported. All schools were closed from February 2 through February 4.

Winter Storm, Dent

When
February 2, 3:00 AM CST to February 3, 5:00 PM CST
Where
Dent forecast zone
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
37.607, -91.508 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Rain changed to sleet and snow then to all snow during the early morning hours of February 2 and ended late in the afternoon. After a brief lull, snow began to fall once again late in the evening of February 2 and continued into the afternoon hours February 3. CoCoRaHS station MO-DT-14 3.5 miles east of Salem reported a total of 6.5 inches of sleet and snow. Roads quickly became ice and snow covered and slippery. Schools were closed from February 2 to February 4.

Winter Storm, Ozark

When
February 2, 6:30 AM CST to February 4, 5:00 AM CST
Where
Ozark forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
36.649, -92.445 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

There were 3 rounds of wintry precipitation that fell across the county. Rain changed to freezing rain with a little sleet mixed in the early morning hours of February 2. This round produced around a tenth of an inch of ice accumulation, with the higher amounts across the northern sections of the county. After a brief lull, 2 more rounds of mainly snow impacted the county from the evening of February 2 to the early morning hours of February 4. The Cooperative Observer 5 miles north of Wasola reported a storm total of 6.0 inches, with most of this accumulation occurring the evening of February 2 into the early morning hours of February 3. Roads became snow covered and slippery with a number of accidents being reported. All schools were closed from February 3 through February 4.

Winter Storm, Howell

When
February 2, 7:00 AM CST to February 4, 5:00 AM CST
Where
Howell forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
36.774, -91.886 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

There were 3 rounds of wintry precipitation that fell across the county. Rain changed to freezing rain with a little sleet mixed in the early morning hours of February 2. This round produced around a tenth of an inch of ice accumulation. After a brief lull, 2 more rounds of mainly snow impacted the county from the evening of February 2 to the early morning hours of February 4. The Cooperative Observer in West Plains reported a storm total of 4.0 inches, with most of this accumulation occurring the evening of February 2 into the early morning hours of February 3. Elsewhere COCoRaHS station MO-HL-26 7.9 miles west of Mountain View reported a storm total sleet and snow of 4.6 inches. Roads became snow covered and slippery with a number of accidents being reported. All schools were closed from February 3 through February 4.

Winter Storm, Taney

When
February 2, 8:00 AM CST to February 4, 6:15 AM CST
Where
Taney forecast zone
Injuries
0 direct, 1 indirect
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
36.655, -93.041 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

There were 3 rounds of wintry precipitation that fell across the county. Rain changed to freezing rain during the morning hours of February 2. Widespread reports of around 0.10 inch of ice accumulation were received. There was a lull in the action before the second round of snow began to fall during the late evening hours of February 2 and continued into February 3. Snow was heavy at times with the Cooperative Observer at the Branson Airport reporting 6.0 inches of snowfall. After another lull in the snow, another round began shortly after midnight on February 4 and ended at the beginning of the morning commute. This round brought another 3.0 inches of snowfall as reported by the Cooperative Observer at the Branson Airport, for a storm total of 9 inches. Other locations reported 8 to 9 inches around the county. Roads became ice covered and hazardous with numerous slide offs and accidents being reported. Schools were closed through the entire period.

Winter Storm, Shannon

When
February 2, 8:00 AM CST to February 4, 6:00 AM CST
Where
Shannon forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
37.157, -91.400 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

There were 3 rounds of wintry precipitation that fell across the county. Rain changed to freezing rain with a little sleet mixed in the early morning hours of February 2. This round produces a glaze of ice. After a brief lull, 2 more rounds of mainly snow impacted the county from the evening of February 2 to the early morning hours of February 4. The snow was initially mixed with more sleet and freezing rain at the onset the evening of February 3. The Cooperative Observer 3miles southwest of Winona reported a storm total of 6.1 inches of sleet and snow, with most of this accumulation occurring the evening of February 2 into the early morning hours of February 3. Elsewhere the Cooperative Observer 2 miles southwest of Round Spring reported a storm total of 4.4 inches of sleet and snow. Roads became snow covered and slippery with a number of accidents being reported. All schools were closed from February 3 through February 4.

Winter Storm, Oregon

When
February 2, 8:30 AM CST to February 4, 7:00 AM CST
Where
Oregon forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
36.687, -91.403 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

There were 3 rounds of wintry precipitation that fell across the county. Rain changed to freezing a brief period of freezing rain and sleet during the morning hours of February 2. This round produced a glaze of ice, mainly across the far northern sections of the county. After a brief lull, 2 more rounds of mainly snow impacted the county from the evening of February 2 to the early morning hours of February 4. The snow was initially mixed with more sleet and freezing rain at the onset the evening of February 3. The Cooperative Observer in Alton reported a storm total of 5.0 inches of sleet and snow, with most of this accumulation occurring the evening of February 2 into the early morning hours of February 3. Elsewhere, estimates to 4 to 6 inches of snow and sleet were reported across the far northern sections of the county.

The people who died

As the offices recorded each death: direct deaths were caused by the weather itself, indirect ones by something it set in motion.

EventDateAgeSexWhereKind
Winter Storm, Pulaski2022-02-0245FemaleVehicle/Towed TrailerIndirect

What these are

Winter Storm
A storm that brought snow, sleet or freezing rain at warning levels, usually over several hours or days.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1002453, 1002592, 1002595, 1000800, 1000798, 1000799, 1001732, 1001717, 1001794, 1001802, 1002598, 1001714, 1001716, 1001803, 1002448, 1000656, 1000954, 1002440, 1000826, 1001804, 1002602, 1001733, 1002454, 1002469, 1002474, 1002460, 1002585, 1002590, 1002587, 1002549, 1002556, 1001736, 1002573, 1002584.