A large winter storm, affected northwest and north central Missouri, on December 22, 2007. The first affects of the storm was early in the day, when rain, sleet, and freezing rain lifted north across the area. However, this mixed precipitation quickly transitioned over to snow. The heaviest snows were observed in a band, from Saint Joseph, to Gallatin, then to Trenton, and continuing into Unionville. As much as 9 inches of snow was reported in this band, before ending in the evening hours. Northwesterly winds of 20 to 30 mph created near blizzard conditions at times. Visibilities were often reduced to feet at times, with widepsread snowdrifts approaching 4 feet in height. These hazardous conditions caused numerous traffic accidents. Interstate 29 was closed for a time north of Saint Joseph.

Winter Storm in GENTRY, MISSOURI
From 22-DEC-07 11:00:00 to 22-DEC-07 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Six to nine inches of snow was reported across southern portions of the county.

Winter Storm in MERCER, MISSOURI
From 22-DEC-07 12:00:00 to 22-DEC-07 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Six to nine inches of snow was reported across the county. Blowing and drifting of the snow, made travel extremely dangerous.

Winter Storm in PUTNAM, MISSOURI
From 22-DEC-07 12:00:00 to 22-DEC-07 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Six to nine inches of snow was reported across the county. Travel was extremely hazardous with the blowing and drifting of the snow.

Winter Storm in SCHUYLER, MISSOURI
From 22-DEC-07 12:00:00 to 22-DEC-07 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three to nine inches of snow was reported across the county. Travel was very dangerous due to the blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 22-DEC-07 09:00:00 to 22-DEC-07 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Six to nine inches of snow was observed across the northwestern part of the county. Travel was dangerous due to the blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in ANDREW, MISSOURI
From 22-DEC-07 11:00:00 to 22-DEC-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Six to nine inches of snow was reported across the county. Blowing and drifting snow caused extremely dangerous driving conditions.

Winter Storm in SULLIVAN, MISSOURI
From 22-DEC-07 12:00:00 to 22-DEC-07 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Six to nine inches of snow was observed across northern portions of the county. Blowing and drifting of the snow made travel hazardous.

Winter Storm in BUCHANAN, MISSOURI
From 22-DEC-07 09:00:00 to 22-DEC-07 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Eight inches of snow was reported in Saint Joseph. Travel was extremely dangerous due to the blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in DE KALB, MISSOURI
From 22-DEC-07 09:00:00 to 22-DEC-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Six to nine inches of snow was reported across the county. Blowing and
drifting snow made travel hazardous.

Winter Storm in DAVIESS, MISSOURI
From 22-DEC-07 11:00:00 to 22-DEC-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Eight inches of snow was reported in Gallatin. Blowing and drifting snow made travel hazardous.

Winter Storm in GRUNDY, MISSOURI
From 22-DEC-07 12:00:00 to 22-DEC-07 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six to seven inches of snow was reported near Trenton. Snow drifts were as high as four feet with travel extremely dangerous.

Winter Storm in CLINTON, MISSOURI
From 22-DEC-07 10:00:00 to 22-DEC-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Seven and one tenth of an inch of snow was reported in Plattsburg.

Winter Storm in HARRISON, MISSOURI
From 22-DEC-07 12:00:00 to 22-DEC-07 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Six to nine inches of snow was reported across southern portions of the county.