Missouri, 2022

Winter Storm and Winter Weather in Missouri, February 23 to 24, 2022

February 23 to 24, 2022 · NWS SGF · 34 events in 34 counties and zones

Wintry precipitation overspread southwestern Missouri during the morning hours of February 23, then the remainder of southern and central Missouri into the afternoon. Much of the precipitation fell as sleet, but some heavier pockets of intense snowfall fell in areas just north of Interstate 44.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
9
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.

Wintry precipitation overspread southwestern Missouri during the morning hours of February 23, then the remainder of southern and central Missouri into the afternoon. Much of the precipitation fell as sleet, but some heavier pockets of intense snowfall fell in areas just north of Interstate 44. A second round of sleet and freezing rain showers, with thunder then moved across the area during the morning hours of February 24. Overall, roads became ice covered and hazardous with even a couple of road closures in the far southern part of Missouri due to the hazardous driving conditions. Up to 2 inches of sleet accumulations were reported, along with a glaze of ice from both rounds of precipitation. Numerous schools were closed, along with some county governments.

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 23, 5:36 AM CST, 3 hours 54 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 23, 5:36 AM CST, 3 hours 54 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Springfield MO
536 AM CST Wed Feb 23 2022

Key Messages:

1. A wintry mix of sleet, freezing rain, freezing drizzle, and
snow will begin today and continue into Thursday.

2. Areas along and south of a line from Roaring River State Park
to Eminence, Missouri could receive freezing rain ice
accumulations ranging from 0.25 to 0.50 inches. Lighter amounts
are expected to the north of this line.

3. The wintry precipitation will end Thursday PM.

4. Light rain may be possible near the Arkansas border on
Saturday, otherwise, dry and chilly weather is expected through
the weekend.

.SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight)

The pending episode of winter weather is likely to come in two
waves. Wave one will begin late this morning and continue into the
early evening hours. Wave two will occur on Thursday, ending from
west to east during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Models have been very consistent with a shield of wintry
precipitation to develop across eastern Oklahoma and western
Arkansas this morning, and expand into extreme southeast Kansas
and the Missouri Ozarks region by late morning or mid day.

925mb temperatures look very cold as this batch of mixed
precipitation arrives. This first wave could be mostly sleet,
however, there is still a risk for some freezing rain to be mixed
in. There is also a chance that areas north of I-44 could receive
light snow or some snow grains at times.

Given the sub-freezing road temperatures, impacts are likely today.
The precip should taper off late this afternoon and early
evening, giving way to a break in the weather before the 2nd round
occurs Thursday.

Overnight lows tonight will drop into the teens once again, with
single digit to near zero wind chills a good bet.

.LONG TERM...(Thursday through Tuesday)

By early to mid morning Thursday, the 2nd batch of wintry
precipitation will expand into the area. This activity is
expected to be more widespread and heavier in nature.

The better freezing rain thermal profiles are suggested to occur
across northern Arkansas and southern Missouri. On the Missouri
side, we are forecasting ice accumulations ranging from 0.25 to
0.50 inches for areas along and south of a line from Roaring
River State Park to Eminence.

The NBM probs are still showing 5% to 20% chances of 0.50 inch of
ice, so 0.50 inch somewhere across southern Missouri can not be
ruled out.

Further north, a mix of sleet, snow, and some freezing rain will
occur. Impacts to roads again on Thursday will likely be
widespread and fairly substantial despite relatively light amounts
of accumulations. Speaking of accumulations, sleet and snow
amounts area wide are forecasted to range from a dusting up to 2
inches.

Arctic air will reinforce the winter season through the weekend.
Mainly dry and chilly weather is expected with lows in the teens
and 20s on a nightly basis through Sunday.

Temperatures could start to moderate back into the 50s and low 60s
by Tuesday and Wednesday. There are some signals for shortwave
energy to approach by the middle of next week, which could end up
yielding a quick shot of rain somewhere. However the
predictability with this thought 6 to 7 days out remain pretty low
at this time.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Thursday morning)

Pilots flying in and out of the southwest Missouri airports will
need to monitor radar trends late this morning and through the
afternoon. Flight conditions will drop into the MVFR and IFR range
due to an approaching winter storm.

A wintry mix of sleet, freezing rain, and snow will be common
across southern Missouri today. Ceilings and visibilities will be
impacted.

North northeast surface winds ranging from 7 to 18 knots are
expected through the entire 24 hour TAF period. Additional wintry
precipitation is forecast for Thursday.

Safe Travels.

&&

.SGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MO...Winter Storm Warning from noon today to 9 PM CST Thursday for
     MOZ070-071-079>083-089>098-101>106.

     Winter Weather Advisory from noon today to 9 PM CST Thursday for
     MOZ055>058-068-069-077-078-088.

KS...Winter Weather Advisory from noon today to 9 PM CST Thursday for
     KSZ101.

&&

SHORT TERM...Cramer
LONG TERM...Cramer
AVIATION...Cramer
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 23, 3:56 AM CST, 5 hours 34 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
356 AM CST Wed Feb 23 2022

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-241000-
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-
356 AM CST Wed Feb 23 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Limited excessive cold risk.
  Significant ice accumulation risk.
  Limited snow and sleet risk.

DISCUSSION...

A wintry mix of sleet, freezing rain, and light snow will expand
into the region by late morning, and continue through the
afternoon hours. Light accumulations will create widespread
travel impacts. Freezing rain and ice accumulations will be
heaviest over far southern Missouri, or areas near the Arkansas
border.

Wind chill values are expected to range from -5 to 10 degrees late
tonight and into Thursday morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

A second round of mixed wintry precipitation is expected to develop
across the region by Thursday morning and continue into the late
afternoon or early evening hours. Storm total freezing rain ice
accumulations are expected to range from one quarter to one half
of an inch for areas along and south of a line from Roaring River
State Park to Eminence, Missouri. Elsewhere, a mix of sleet and
snow accumulations up to two inches are expected, with minor
amounts of freezing rain mixed in.

Wind chill values will drop to near zero degrees both Thursday and
Friday nights.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

  Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

&&

More detailed information can be accessed at:
http://www.weather.gov/sgf/sitrep

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

Cramer

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Event by event

24 winter storm, 10 winter weather. Local standard time, as filed.

Winter Storm, McDonald

When
February 23, 9:30 AM CST to February 24, 10:30 AM CST
Where
McDonald forecast zone
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
36.629, -94.348 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began during the morning hours of February 23, which was mainly sleet with a little snow mixed in at times and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet, freezing rain and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. CoCoRaHS station MO-MD-5, 7 miles west of Anderson reported 0.5 inches of sleet, while a public report of 0.8 inches of sleet accumulation was received in Noel. Roads became covered with numerous schools closed and numerous accidents were reported.

Winter Storm, Barry

When
February 23, 10:00 AM CST to February 24, 11:30 AM CST
Where
Barry forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
36.710, -93.829 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began during the late morning hours of February 23, which was mainly sleet and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet, freezing rain and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. The Cooperative Observer in Cassville reported a total of 1.0 inches of sleet, along with a glaze of ice. Roads became covered with numerous schools closed and numerous accidents were reported. Highway 90 in the southern section of the county was closed for a while due to the hazardous road conditions.

Winter Storm, Newton

When
February 23, 10:15 AM CST to February 24, 10:15 AM CST
Where
Newton forecast zone
Injuries
0 direct, 1 indirect
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
36.906, -94.339 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began during the late morning hours of February 23, which was mainly sleet and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet, freezing rain and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. A public report via Social Media of an estimated 0.5 inches of sleet accumulation occurred with the first round. The second round dropped another 0.2 inches of sleet and snow. Roads became covered with numerous schools closed and numerous accidents were reported.

Winter Storm, Jasper

When
February 23, 10:30 AM CST to February 24, 11:00 AM CST
Where
Jasper forecast zone
Injuries
0 direct, 2 indirect
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
37.204, -94.341 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began during the late morning hours of February 23, which was mainly sleet and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet, freezing rain and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. CoCoRaHS station MO-JS-30, 4 miles east of Carthage reported 0.6 inches of sleet and 0.3 inches of snowfall. Meanwhile the ASOS at the Joplin Regional Airport reported near .10 of an inch if ice accumulation. Roads became covered with numerous schools closed and numerous accidents were reported.

Winter Storm, Lawrence

When
February 23, 10:30 AM CST to February 24, 11:45 AM CST
Where
Lawrence forecast zone
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
37.106, -93.833 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began during the late morning hours of February 23, which was mainly sleet and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet, freezing rain and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. CoCoRaHS station MO-LW-4, 6 miles west northwest of Miller reported 1.3 inches of sleet and snow and a glaze of ice. Roads became covered with numerous schools closed and numerous accidents were reported.

Winter Storm, Stone

When
February 23, 10:30 AM CST to February 24, 11:15 AM CST
Where
Stone forecast zone
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.747, -93.456 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began during the late morning hours of February 23, which was mainly sleet and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet, freezing rain and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. A public report of a measured 1.0 inches of sleet was reported 1 mile east southeast of West Branson. Roads became covered with numerous schools closed and numerous accidents were reported.

Winter Weather, Barton

When
February 23, 10:30 AM CST to February 24, 10:00 AM CST
Where
Barton forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
37.502, -94.347 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began during the morning hours of February 23, which was mainly snow and a little sleet and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet, freezing rain and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. The Cooperative Observer 7 miles north of Lamar reported 2.5 inches of sleet and snow accumulation, with most it falling as snow. Roads became covered with numerous schools closed and numerous accidents were reported.

Winter Storm, Christian

When
February 23, 10:45 AM CST to February 24, 11:00 AM CST
Where
Christian forecast zone
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.970, -93.189 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began during the late morning hours of February 23, which was mainly sleet and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet, freezing rain and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. The Christian County Emergency Manager reported 0.5 inches of sleet, while COCORaHS station MO-CR-20 4 miles east northeast of Clever reported 0.7 inches of sleet. Roads became covered with numerous schools closed and numerous accidents were reported.

Winter Storm, Dade

When
February 23, 11:00 AM CST to February 24, 11:00 AM CST
Where
Dade forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
37.432, -93.850 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began during the late morning hours of February 23, which was mainly sleet and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. The Cooperative Observer in Lockwood reported 0.5 inches of sleet with the first round and another 0.1 inches of sleet and snow with the second round. Roads became covered with numerous schools closed and numerous accidents were reported.

Winter Storm, Taney

When
February 23, 11:00 AM CST to February 24, 12:00 PM CST
Where
Taney forecast zone
Injuries
0 direct, 1 indirect
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
36.655, -93.041 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began during the late morning hours of February 23, which was mainly sleet and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet, freezing rain and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. An amateur radio operator 1 mile west northwest of Kirbyville reported 1.5 inches of sleet, with another public report of 2 inches of sleet in Branson. Roads became covered with numerous schools closed and numerous accidents were reported.

Winter Storm, Greene

When
February 23, 11:15 AM CST to February 24, 11:30 AM CST
Where
Greene forecast zone
Injuries
0 direct, 1 indirect
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
37.258, -93.342 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began during the late morning hours of February 23, which was mainly sleet and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet, freezing rain and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. Widespread 0.5 to 1.0 inch sleet amounts were reported around the county. A NWS employee in Republic reported 1.0 inches of sleet accumulations, with an Emergency Manager reporting 0.5 inches of sleet in Fair Grove. Meanwhile the ASOS at the Springfield Branson National Airport reported 0.08 inches of ice accumulation. Roads became covered with numerous schools closed and numerous accidents were reported. The Greene County Commission closed county government offices.

Winter Storm, Douglas

When
February 23, 11:15 AM CST to February 24, 12:45 PM CST
Where
Douglas forecast zone
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
36.933, -92.499 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began during the late morning hours of February 23, which was mainly sleet and snow and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet, freezing rain and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. Amateur Radio reports of total sleet accumulations of 1.0 inches fells in Ava, Squires and 2 miles east of Brushy Knob. Roads became covered with numerous schools closed and numerous accidents were reported.

Winter Storm, Ozark

When
February 23, 11:15 AM CST to February 24, 1:15 PM CST
Where
Ozark forecast zone
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
36.649, -92.445 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began during the late morning hours of February 23, which was mainly sleet and snow and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet, freezing rain and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. Numerous Amateur Radio reports of total sleet accumulations of between 1 and 2.5 inches were reported around the county. Pontiac and Tecumseh reported 2.5 inches of total sleet accumulations. Roads became covered with numerous schools closed and numerous accidents were reported.

Winter Storm, Webster

When
February 23, 11:30 AM CST to February 24, 12:00 PM CST
Where
Webster forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
37.281, -92.876 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began during the late morning hours of February 23, which was mainly sleet and snow and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet, freezing rain and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. The Cooperative Observer 3 miles north northeast of Northview reported 1.0 inch of sleet accumulation. The Emergency Manager in Seymour also reported 0.8 inches of sleet. Roads became covered with numerous schools closed and numerous accidents were reported.

Winter Storm, Wright

When
February 23, 11:45 AM CST to February 24, 12:45 PM CST
Where
Wright forecast zone
Injuries
0 direct, 2 indirect
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
37.270, -92.469 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began during the late morning hours of February 23, which was mainly sleet and snow and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet, freezing rain and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. Several amateur radio reports of 0.5 inches of sleet accumulation was received from Mountain Grove as well as 4 miles north northeast of Odin. Roads became covered with numerous schools closed and numerous accidents were reported.

Winter Storm, Howell

When
February 23, 12:00 PM CST to February 24, 2:00 PM CST
Where
Howell forecast zone
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
36.774, -91.886 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began during the midday February 23, which was mainly sleet and snow and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet, freezing rain and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. CoCoRaHS station MO-HL-30 10 miles south of West Plains reported a total sleet accumulation of 0.7 inches, while other public reports around the county were around 0.5 inches. Roads became covered with numerous schools closed and numerous accidents were reported.

Winter Weather, Vernon

When
February 23, 12:00 PM CST to February 24, 9:45 AM CST
Where
Vernon forecast zone
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
37.851, -94.342 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began around midday February 23, which was mainly snow and a little sleet and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet, freezing rain and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. CoCoRaHS station MO-FSA-217 near Nevada reported 1 inch of sleet and snow, with most it falling as snow. Roads became covered with some accidents being reported.

Winter Storm, Texas

When
February 23, 12:15 PM CST to February 24, 2:00 PM CST
Where
Texas forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.317, -91.965 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began around midday February 23, which was mainly sleet and snow and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet, freezing rain and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. A trained spotter reported a total sleet and snow accumulation of 1.8 inches, which most was sleet. Roads became covered with numerous schools closed and numerous accidents were reported.

Winter Storm, Polk

When
February 23, 12:30 PM CST to February 24, 11:15 AM CST
Where
Polk forecast zone
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
37.617, -93.400 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began during the late morning hours of February 23, which was mainly sleet and snow and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet, freezing rain and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. The CoCoRaHS sation MO-PL-19 near Goodson reported a total sleet accumulation of 1.2 inches. Meanwhile the public works department reported 2.0 inches of sleet and snow, with much of it falling within 90 minutes. Roads became covered with numerous schools closed and numerous accidents were reported.

Winter Storm, Dallas

When
February 23, 12:30 PM CST to February 24, 11:30 AM CST
Where
Dallas forecast zone
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
37.680, -93.024 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began during the late morning hours of February 23, which was mainly sleet and snow and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet, freezing rain and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. The CoCoRaHS sation MO-DL-10 2.7 miles north northeast of Urbana reported a total snow and sleet accumulation of 2.5 inches, with most of it reported as snow. Further south in Buffalo, reports from the public of an inch of sleet accumulation. Roads became covered with numerous schools closed and numerous accidents were reported.

Winter Storm, Laclede

When
February 23, 12:30 PM CST to February 24, 12:30 PM CST
Where
Laclede forecast zone
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
37.658, -92.590 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began during the late morning hours of February 23, which was mainly sleet and snow and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet, freezing rain and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. The CoCoRaHS sation MO-LD-23 near Lebanon reported a total sleet accumulation of 1.0 inch, along with a glaze of ice. Roads became covered with numerous schools closed and numerous accidents were reported.

Winter Storm, Oregon

When
February 23, 12:30 PM CST to February 24, 4:00 PM CST
Where
Oregon forecast zone
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
36.687, -91.403 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began around midday February 23, which was mainly sleet, some snow and freezing rain and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet, freezing rain and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. Broadcast media reported 1.5 inches of total sleet accumulation in Thayer. Roads became covered with numerous schools closed and numerous accidents were reported.

Winter Weather, Cedar

When
February 23, 12:30 PM CST to February 24, 10:30 AM CST
Where
Cedar forecast zone
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
37.724, -93.857 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began around midday February 23, which was mainly snow and a little sleet and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet, freezing rain and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. A measured 2.0 inches of snow was reported in Stockton. Roads became covered with numerous schools closed and numerous accidents were reported.

Winter Storm, Pulaski

When
February 23, 12:45 PM CST to February 24, 12:45 PM CST
Where
Pulaski forecast zone
Injuries
0 direct, 1 indirect
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
37.825, -92.208 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began around midday February 23, which was mainly sleet and snow and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet, freezing rain and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. The Cooperative Observer at Fort Leonard Wood reported around 0.5 inches of sleet and snow. Roads became covered with numerous schools closed and numerous accidents were reported.

Winter Weather, Camden

When
February 23, 12:45 PM CST to February 24, 2:00 PM CST
Where
Camden forecast zone
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
38.027, -92.766 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began around midday February 23, which was mainly snow and a little sleet and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet, freezing rain and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. The Emergency Manager in Camdenton reported a measured 1.7 inches of snow and sleet, with most of it snow. Roads became covered.

Winter Weather, St. Clair

When
February 23, 12:45 PM CST to February 24, 10:15 AM CST
Where
St. Clair forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
38.037, -93.776 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began around midday of February 23, which was mainly snow and a little sleet and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet, freezing rain and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. The Cooperative Observer in Appleton City reported 0.5 inches of sleet and snow accumulation, with most it falling as snow. Roads became covered with numerous accidents being reported.

Winter Weather, Hickory

When
February 23, 1:00 PM CST to February 24, 10:45 AM CST
Where
Hickory forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
37.941, -93.321 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began around midday February 23, which was mainly snow and a little sleet and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet, freezing rain and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. The Cooperative Observer at Pomme De Terre Dam reported a total sleet and snowfall accumulation of 2.5 inches, with most falling as snow. Other reports of 2 to 2.5 inches were found around the county. Roads became covered with numerous schools closed and numerous accidents were reported.

Winter Storm, Phelps

When
February 23, 1:15 PM CST to February 24, 1:00 PM CST
Where
Phelps forecast zone
Injuries
0 direct, 1 indirect
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
37.877, -91.792 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began around midday February 23, which was mainly sleet and a little snow and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. The Cooperative Observer in Rolla reported 1.0 inch of sleet with the first round and another 1.2 inches of sleet and snow with the second round. Roads became covered with numerous schools closed and numerous accidents were reported.

Winter Storm, Shannon

When
February 23, 1:30 PM CST to February 24, 3:15 PM CST
Where
Shannon forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
37.157, -91.400 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began around midday February 23, which was mainly sleet and some freezing rain and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet, freezing rain and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. The Cooperative Observer 3 miles southwest of Winona reported a total sleet and snow accumulation of 1.8 inches, which was mainly all sleet. Roads became covered with numerous schools closed and numerous accidents were reported.

Winter Storm, Dent

When
February 23, 1:30 PM CST to February 24, 1:30 PM CST
Where
Dent forecast zone
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
37.607, -91.508 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began during the early afternoon of February 23, which was mainly sleet and snow and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet, freezing rain and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. CoCoRaHS station MO-DT-14 3.5 miles east of Salem reported a total sleet accumulation around 1.0 inches with only a trace of snow. Other public reports near Salem were around 1.0 inches of sleet. Roads became covered with numerous schools closed and numerous accidents were reported.

Winter Weather, Miller

When
February 23, 1:30 PM CST to February 24, 3:00 PM CST
Where
Miller forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
38.215, -92.428 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began during the early afternoon of February 23, which was mainly snow and a little sleet and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet, freezing rain and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. The Cooperative Observer 1 mile northwest of Iberia measured 1.3 inches of total of sleet and snow, with most of it snow. Roads became covered.

Winter Weather, Maries

When
February 23, 2:00 PM CST to February 24, 1:00 PM CST
Where
Maries forecast zone
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
38.162, -91.925 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began around during the early afternoon hours of February 23, which was mainly sleet and a little snow and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. Reports of around an inch of sleet and was reported, especially across the far southern sections of the county. Roads became covered with numerous schools closed and numerous accidents were reported.

Winter Weather, Benton

When
February 23, 2:30 PM CST to February 24, 11:15 AM CST
Where
Benton forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
38.295, -93.288 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began around midday February 23, which was mainly snow and a little sleet and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet, freezing rain and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. The Cooperative Observer 3 miles northwest of Cole Camp reported a total snow and sleet accumulation of 0.3 inches, while the CoCoRaHS station MO-BT-11 3.8 miles north northeast of Warsaw reported a total of 0.5 inches.

Winter Weather, Morgan

When
February 23, 2:45 PM CST to February 24, 11:00 AM CST
Where
Morgan forecast zone
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
38.424, -92.886 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began the early afternoon February 23, which was mainly snow and a little sleet and the second round fell during the morning hours of February 24 and was sleet and snow. Thunder was reported with the second round, which produced brief, but heavy precipitation rates. Overall, public estimates of around an inch of main snow fell, mainly over the southern sections of the county. Roads became covered.

What these are

Winter Storm
A storm that brought snow, sleet or freezing rain at warning levels, usually over several hours or days.
Winter Weather
Snow, sleet or freezing rain below warning levels that still caused disruption, damage or casualties.

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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: 1005772, 1005789, 1005782, 1005171, 1005785, 1005790, 1007140, 1005882, 1005783, 1005791, 1005883, 1006964, 1006966, 1005924, 1005925, 1006975, 1007163, 1007020, 1005897, 1005915, 1005923, 1007011, 1007063, 1007058, 1007160, 1007164, 1007141, 1007036, 1006981, 1007018, 1007161, 1007162, 1007149, 1007151.