On January 6th and 7th 2010, a potent storm system moved across the region. This storm brought widespread snowfall of 3 to 6 inches to eastern Kansas and much of the northern half of Missouri.  The storm system also brought bitterly cold temperatures, strong northwesterly winds and brutal wind chills to the area.  Northwest winds of around 20 to 25 mph and gusts to around 35 mph were common across the region Thursday afternoon, creating significant blowing and drifting snow.  These winds combined with temperatures in the single digits and lower teens, to produce wind chill values of -5 to -15 degrees during the daytime hours Thursday.
The wind gradually decreased through Friday, as the storm system moved northeast of the region.  Very cold temperatures overspread the area behind the storm system.  Temperatures Friday morning ranged from 5 to -5 degrees, with Friday afternoon readings mainly in the 5 to 10 degree range.

Winter Storm in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 06-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Up to 4 inches of snow was reported in Warrensburg. Strong gusty northwest winds caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in PETTIS, MISSOURI
From 06-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to 4 inches of snow was reported across the county. Strong gusty northwest winds caused blowing and drifting.

Winter Storm in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 06-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to 4 inches of snow was reported across the county. Strong gusty northwest winds caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in NODAWAY, MISSOURI
From 06-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to 5 inches of snow was reported across the county. Strong gusty northwest winds caused blowing and drifting of the snow.

Winter Storm in WORTH, MISSOURI
From 06-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to 5 inches of snow fell across the county. Strong gusty northwest winds caused blowing and drifting of the snow.

Winter Storm in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 06-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to 5 inches of snow was reported across the county. Strong gusty northwest winds caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in MACON, MISSOURI
From 06-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Up to 4 inches of snow was reported across the county. Strong gusty northwest winds caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in LINN, MISSOURI
From 06-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to 3 inches of snow was reported across the county. Strong gusty northwest winds caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in LAFAYETTE, MISSOURI
From 06-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Up to 5 inches of snow was reported in Higginsville. Strong gusty northwest winds caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 06-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Up to 5 inches of snow was reported across the county. Strong gusty northwest winds caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in RANDOLPH, MISSOURI
From 06-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to 4 inches of snow was reported across the county. Strong gusty northwest winds caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in CHARITON, MISSOURI
From 06-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to 4 inches of snow was reported across the county. Strong gusty northwest winds caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in CASS, MISSOURI
From 06-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Snowfall was reported to be 5.4 inches in Pleasant Hill. Strong gusty northwest winds caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in CARROLL, MISSOURI
From 06-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Up to 5 inches of snow was reported in Carrollton. Strong gusty northwest winds caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in SCHUYLER, MISSOURI
From 06-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to 4 inches of snow fell across the county. Strong gusty northwest winds caused blowing and drifting of the snow.

Winter Storm in PUTNAM, MISSOURI
From 06-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to 5 inches of snow was reported across the county. Strong gusty northwest winds caused blowing and drifting of the snow.

Winter Storm in MERCER, MISSOURI
From 06-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to 5 inches of snow was reported across the county. Strong gusty northwest winds caused blowing and drifting snow across the area.

Winter Storm in GRUNDY, MISSOURI
From 06-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to 5 inches of snow was reported across the county. Strong gusty northwest winds caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in DAVIESS, MISSOURI
From 06-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Up to 6 inches of snow was reported in Gallatin. Strong gusty northwest winds caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in DE KALB, MISSOURI
From 06-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to 5 inches of snow was reported across the county. Strong gusty northwest winds caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in CALDWELL, MISSOURI
From 06-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to 5 inches of snow was reported across the county. Strong gusty northwest winds caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in CLINTON, MISSOURI
From 06-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to 6 inches of snow was reported across the county. Strong gusty northwest winds caused blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in ATCHISON, MISSOURI
From 06-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to 5 inches of snow was reported across the county. Strong gusty northwest winds caused blowing and drifting of the snow.

Winter Storm in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 06-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Up to 6 inches of snow was reported across the county. Strong gusty northwest winds caused blowing and drifting snow.