Abnormally cold air moved into the Ozarks by the middle of December as the main jet stream carved out a deep trough of low pressure over the eastern 2/3's of the nation. This pattern continued through the early part of January. The combination of deep snow cover and an abnormally strong arctic air mass kept temperatures 10 to 20 degrees below normal. The severe cold caused numerous water mains to brake, roof leakage, and hazardous roadways due to ice and snow. In Stafford, a water main broke under a new high school gymnasium causing considerable damage to the school ceiling tiles, light fixtures and the gymnasium floor. In addition, hay supplies rapidly decreased as persistent ice and snow covered fields. Snow cover and cold conditions also made it difficult for farmers and ranchers to feed their animals, which had an adverse affect on livestock and newly born calves. Several calves died due to the severe stress of the cold and low supply of hay, especially in southwest Missouri.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 25K
Crop damage: 25K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BARTON, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 10K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BENTON, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SHANNON, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in ST. CLAIR, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in STONE, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 10K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in OREGON, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in PHELPS, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in TEXAS, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in POLK, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CAMDEN, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DADE, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DENT, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 25K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MILLER, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in VERNON, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 25K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 50K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 10K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MARIES, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 12-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 50K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER