Winter Storm in Missouri, January 23 to 25, 2026

Name: Winter Storm in Missouri, January 23 to 25, 2026
Start: 2026-01-23T22:53
End: 2026-01-25T14:18
Location: Missouri

January 23 to 25, 2026 · NWS SGF · 34 events in 34 counties and zones

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 34 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
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 major winter storm impacted the Ozarks region from January 23 25, 2026, bringing significant snow, ice, record-breaking cold to southwestern Missouri and far southeastern Kansas. The event, which peaked between Saturday, Jan 24, and Sunday, Jan 25, resulted in double-digit snowfall totals in some areas and widespread, dangerous travel conditions. Heaviest snowfall occurred near the Missouri-Arkansas border, with many locations receiving over 6 inches of snow. Some areas recorded 4 to 10 inches of snowfall with the highest amounts occurring along the Arkansas State line as bands of heavy snow developed. Roads and highways were severely impacted, with partial to full coverage reported across the region, including I-44 and I-49, making travel difficult or dangerous. Numerous crashes were reported with significant portions of I-44 experiencing closures, accidents, and hazardous conditions, particularly in Southwestern Missouri.

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Event by event

34 winter storm. Local standard time, as filed.

Winter Storm, Barton

When: January 23, 10:53 PM CST to January 25, 8:53 AM CST
Where: Barton forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 37.502, -94.347 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 3-5 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools to close. additionally, Interstate 49 was reported covered and partially closed.

Winter Storm, Newton

When: January 23, 10:53 PM CST to January 25, 8:53 AM CST
Where: Newton forecast zone
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.906, -94.339 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 4-7 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools to close. Additionally, Interstate 49 was reported covered and partially closed.

Winter Storm, Vernon

When: January 23, 11:59 PM CST to January 25, 2:18 PM CST
Where: Vernon forecast zone
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 37.851, -94.342 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 2-5 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools to close. Additionally, Interstate 49 was reported covered and partially closed.

Winter Storm, Jasper

When: January 23, 11:59 PM CST to January 25, 2:18 PM CST
Where: Jasper forecast zone
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.204, -94.341 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 4-7 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools to close. Additionally, Interstate 49 was reported covered and partially closed.

Winter Storm, McDonald

When: January 23, 11:59 PM CST to January 25, 2:18 PM CST
Where: McDonald forecast zone
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 36.629, -94.348 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 4-10 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools to close. Additionally, Interstate 49 was reported covered and partially closed.

Winter Storm, St. Clair

When: January 23, 11:59 PM CST to January 25, 2:18 PM CST
Where: St. Clair forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 38.037, -93.776 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 4-6 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools to close.

Winter Storm, Cedar

When: January 23, 11:59 PM CST to January 25, 2:18 PM CST
Where: Cedar forecast zone
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.724, -93.857 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 3-6 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools to close. Additionally, Interstate 49 was reported covered and partially closed.

Winter Storm, Dade

When: January 23, 11:59 PM CST to January 25, 2:18 PM CST
Where: Dade forecast zone
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.432, -93.850 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 3-6 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools to close. Additionally, Interstate 49 was reported covered and partially closed.

Winter Storm, Lawrence

When: January 23, 11:59 PM CST to January 25, 2:18 PM CST
Where: Lawrence forecast zone
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.106, -93.833 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 5-8 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools to close.

Winter Storm, Barry

When: January 23, 11:59 PM CST to January 25, 2:18 PM CST
Where: Barry forecast zone
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.710, -93.829 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 5-8 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools to close.

Winter Storm, Benton

When: January 23, 11:59 PM CST to January 25, 2:18 PM CST
Where: Benton forecast zone
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 38.295, -93.288 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 4-6 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools to close.

Winter Storm, Hickory

When: January 23, 11:59 PM CST to January 25, 2:18 PM CST
Where: Hickory forecast zone
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.941, -93.321 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 4-6 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools to close.

Winter Storm, Polk

When: January 23, 11:59 PM CST to January 25, 2:18 PM CST
Where: Polk forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 37.617, -93.400 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 4-6 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools to close.

Winter Storm, Greene

When: January 23, 11:59 PM CST to January 25, 2:18 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)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 5-10 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools and roads to close. Numerous slide offs were also reported. The NWS office in Springfield, MO recorded a storm total snow dept of 6.7 inches.

Winter Storm, Christian

When: January 23, 11:59 PM CST to January 25, 2:18 PM CST
Where: Christian forecast zone
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.970, -93.189 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 5-9 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools and roads to close.

Winter Storm, Stone

When: January 23, 11:59 PM CST to January 25, 2:18 PM CST
Where: Stone forecast zone
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.747, -93.456 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 5-8 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools and roads to close. Numerous slide off were also reported.

Winter Storm, Taney

When: January 23, 11:59 PM CST to January 25, 2:18 PM CST
Where: Taney forecast zone
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.655, -93.041 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 5-10 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools and roads to close. Several slide offs were also reported.

Winter Storm, Morgan

When: January 23, 11:59 PM CST to January 25, 2:18 PM CST
Where: Morgan forecast zone
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 38.424, -92.886 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 4-6 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools and roads to close.

Winter Storm, Camden

When: January 23, 11:59 PM CST to January 25, 2:18 PM CST
Where: Camden forecast zone
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 38.027, -92.766 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 4-6 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools to close.

Winter Storm, Dallas

When: January 23, 11:59 PM CST to January 25, 2:18 PM CST
Where: Dallas forecast zone
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 37.680, -93.024 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 5-7 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools and roads to close.

Winter Storm, Laclede

When: January 23, 11:59 PM CST to January 25, 2:18 PM CST
Where: Laclede forecast zone
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.658, -92.590 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 4-6 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools and roads to close.

Winter Storm, Webster

When: January 23, 11:59 PM CST to January 25, 2:18 PM CST
Where: Webster forecast zone
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.281, -92.876 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 5-7 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools and roads to close.

Winter Storm, Wright

When: January 23, 11:59 PM CST to January 25, 2:18 PM CST
Where: Wright forecast zone
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.270, -92.469 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 5-9 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools and roads to close.

Winter Storm, Douglas

When: January 23, 11:59 PM CST to January 25, 2:18 PM CST
Where: Douglas forecast zone
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.933, -92.499 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 5-8 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools and roads to close.

Winter Storm, Ozark

When: January 23, 11:59 PM CST to January 25, 2:18 PM CST
Where: Ozark forecast zone
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.649, -92.445 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 4-7 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools and roads to close.

Winter Storm, Maries

When: January 23, 11:59 PM CST to January 25, 2:18 PM CST
Where: Maries forecast zone
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 38.162, -91.925 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 5-8 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools and roads to close.

Winter Storm, Pulaski

When: January 23, 11:59 PM CST to January 25, 2:18 PM CST
Where: Pulaski forecast zone
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.825, -92.208 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 6-10 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools and roads to close.

Winter Storm, Texas

When: January 23, 11:59 PM CST to January 25, 2:18 PM CST
Where: Texas forecast zone
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 37.317, -91.965 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 5-9 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools and roads to close.

Winter Storm, Howell

When: January 23, 11:59 PM CST to January 25, 2:18 PM CST
Where: Howell forecast zone
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.774, -91.886 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 4-7 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools and roads to close.

Winter Storm, Miller

When: January 23, 11:59 PM CST to January 25, 2:18 PM CST
Where: Miller forecast zone
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 38.215, -92.428 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 4-6 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools and roads to close.

Winter Storm, Phelps

When: January 23, 11:59 PM CST to January 25, 2:18 PM CST
Where: Phelps forecast zone
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.877, -91.792 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 5-8 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools and roads to close.

Winter Storm, Dent

When: January 23, 11:59 PM CST to January 25, 2:18 PM CST
Where: Dent forecast zone
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 37.607, -91.508 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 4-6 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools and roads to close.

Winter Storm, Shannon

When: January 23, 11:59 PM CST to January 25, 2:18 PM CST
Where: Shannon forecast zone
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 37.157, -91.400 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 5-7 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools and roads to close.

Winter Storm, Oregon

When: January 23, 11:59 PM CST to January 25, 2:18 PM CST
Where: Oregon forecast zone
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.687, -91.403 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall, occasionally mixed with sleet, then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 4-6 inches of snow were reported across the County, causing multiple schools and roads to close.

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.

The same day elsewhere

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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 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1310615, 1310618, 1310614, 1310616, 1310619, 1310649, 1310650, 1310651, 1310652, 1310653, 1312139, 1312141, 1312144, 1312147, 1312150, 1312151, 1312154, 1312158, 1312159, 1312161, 1312162, 1312164, 1312170, 1312173, 1312174, 1312175, 1312176, 1312177, 1312179, 1312181, 1312182, 1312184, 1312185, 1312188.