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Winter Storm Watch, Missouri

Severe

3 to 8 inches of snow possible, with lower amounts favored toward central Missouri at this time. Travel could be very difficult.

Ended Thursday, January 22, 2026.

Replaced by the Winter Storm Warning on Thursday, January 22, 10:47 in the morning.

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Places in this watch

How much

Snow across the area
3 to 8 inches

Map

Map of Missouri with this watch The Winter Storm Watch covers Springfield, Joplin, Nixa. I-44I-49I-35I-55I-270SpringfieldJoplinNixaRollaARKANSASMISSOURIOKLAHOMAKANSAS50 mi I-44I-49I-35I-55SpringfieldJoplinARKANSASMISSOURIOKLAHOMAKANSAS50 mi I-44I-49I-70SpringfieldJoplinARKANSASMISSOURIKANSAS50 mi I-44I-49SpringfieldNixaARKANSASMISSOURIKANSAS100 mi
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Alert area: National Weather Service. Borders and highways: U.S. Census Bureau. Lakes, rivers and other countries: Natural Earth. Open this area in OpenStreetMap

Details from the National Weather Service

What
Periods of moderate to heavy snow will be possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches possible, with lower amounts favored toward central Missouri at this time.
Where
Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Missouri.
When
Snow is expected to begin Friday evening and continue through Sunday morning.
Impacts
Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
Additional details
Very cold temperatures in the single digits with wind chill values below zero will add to the safety threat if vehicles become stranded.

Updates

  1. Snow totals lowered from 6 to 9 inches to 3 to 8 inches. January 22, 2026
  2. Snow totals raised from 4 to 7 inches to 6 to 9 inches. Extended to Sunday, noon. Area expanded. January 21, 2026
  3. Winter Storm Watch issued for Friday afternoon through Sunday morning. January 21, 2026