A historic winter storm impacted a wide swath of the central and eastern United
States on Tuesday, February 1st into Wednesday, February 2nd. This was one of the
strongest blizzards ever to impact the region. Locally, cooperative and community
weather observers in Warrensburg, Clinton, Sedalia, Calhoun, Boonville, and
Brookfield, Missouri, each reported daily record snowfall totals near or exceeding 20
inches.
Nearby, an equally impressive snowfall of 12-18 inches fell along the Interstate 70
corridor, causing the first ever state-wide closure of Interstate 70, from Tuesday
night into early Wednesday. Snowfall rates of 2-3 inches per hour, also resulted in
the temporary closure of Kansas City International Airport, Tuesday afternoon and
evening. These snow rates also brought travel in the Kansas City metropolitan area
to a grinding halt, causing temporary closures of many of the urban expressways.
Some schools were closed for several days.
In addition to the heavy snow, this event also brought very rare blizzard conditions
to the region. Strong northwest winds frequently gusted between 35 and 45 mph
across the region, reducing visibilities to near zero at times in white out conditions,
and drifting snow 3 to 4 feet deep in many areas. Outside of the record snowfall of
central Missouri, significant snowfall also was observed across the bulk of western
and northeast Missouri, with 9-12 inches of snow falling across the Kansas City
metropolitan area. Amounts tapered off to 3 to 6 inches in the extreme northwest
corner of Missouri. However, blowing and drifting snow caused very hazardous driving
conditions in that area as well.

Blizzard in CLINTON, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 12:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of up to 6 inches. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, and the very low visibilities.

Blizzard in PUTNAM, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 11:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of up to 14.1 inches, measured in Unionville. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, and the very low visibilities.

Blizzard in CARROLL, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 10:30:00 to 01-FEB-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of up to 14 inches, reported in Carrollton. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, along with the low visibilities.

Blizzard in CHARITON, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 10:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of up to 21 inches, measured in Brunswick. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, along with the low visibilities.

Blizzard in PETTIS, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 09:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of up to 21.3 inches, measured in Sedalia. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, and the very low visibilities.

Blizzard in CALDWELL, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 11:30:00 to 01-FEB-11 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of up to 12 inches, measured in Hamilton. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, along with the low visibilities.

Blizzard in LIVINGSTON, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 11:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of up to 13 inches, reported in Chillicothe. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, and the very low visibilities.

Blizzard in MERCER, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 12:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of up to 8.5 inches, measured in Princeton. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, and the very low visibilities.

Blizzard in DAVIESS, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 12:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of up to 8 inches, measured near Pattonsburg. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, and the very low visibilities.

Blizzard in DE KALB, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 13:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of up to 10 inches, measured in Amity. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, and the very low visibilities.

Blizzard in LINN, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 13:30:00 to 01-FEB-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of up to 16 inches, measured in Meadville. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, and the very low visibilities.

Blizzard in COOPER, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 08:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of up to 19 inches reported in Boonville. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting
snow, and the very low visibilities.

Blizzard in RANDOLPH, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 09:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of up to 12 inches, reported in Moberly. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, and the very low visibilities.

Blizzard in CASS, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 09:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of 10 to 16 inches, from north to south across the county. The National Weather Service Office in Pleasant Hill received 11.3 inches of snow. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, along with the low visibilities.

Blizzard in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 13:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of up to 10 inches. The Kansas City International Airport received 8.9 inches of snow. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, and the very low visibilities.

Blizzard in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 09:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of up to 14.1 inches, reported in Windsor. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, and the very low visibilities.

Winter Storm in ANDREW, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 04:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Up to 5 inches of snow was observed in Cosby. Visibilities were as low as 1/4 mile at times, in the blowing and drifting snow. Winds gusted occasionally as high as 45 mph.

Blizzard in MACON, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 09:30:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of up to 12 inches, measured in Macon. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, and the very low visibilities.

Blizzard in SCHUYLER, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 10:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of up to 15.7 inches, measured in Downing. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, and the very low visibilities.

Blizzard in HOWARD, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 08:30:00 to 01-FEB-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of up to 18 and a half inches reported in Higbee. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, and the very low visibilities.

Winter Storm in ATCHISON, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 02:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Up to 5 inches of snow was observed across the county. Visibilities were as low as 1/4 mile at times, in the blowing and drifting snow. Winds occasionally gusted as high as 45 mph.

Blizzard in SULLIVAN, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 11:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of up to 12 inches, measured in Milan. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, and the very low visibilities.

Blizzard in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 11:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of up to 12 inches. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, and the very low visibilities.

Blizzard in BATES, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 10:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of up to 19 inches, measured in Butler. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, along with the low visibilities.

Winter Storm in WORTH, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 06:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to 5 inches of snow was observed across the county. Visibilities were as low as 1/4 mile at times, in the blowing and drifting snow. Winds occasionally gusted as high as 45 mph.

Blizzard in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 10:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of up to 21 inches, measured in Warrensburg. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, and the very low visibilities.

Blizzard in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 11:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of up to 9 inches, measured in Excelsior Springs. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, along with the low visibilities.

Winter Storm in HOLT, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 02:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Up to 5 inches of snow was observed in Oregon. Visibilities were as low as 1/4 mile at times, in the blowing and drifting snow. Winds gusted occasionally as high as 45 mph.

Winter Storm in NODAWAY, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 02:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Up to 6 inches of snow was measured in Burlington Junction. Visibilities were as low as 1/4 mile at times, in the blowing and drifting snow. Winds gusted occasionally as high as 45 mph.

Winter Storm in GENTRY, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 06:00:00 to 02-FEB-11 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to 7.5 inches of snow was measured in Albany. Visibilities were as low as 1/4 mile at times, in the blowing and drifting snow. Winds occasionally gusted as high as 45 mph.

Blizzard in RAY, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 11:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of up to 8 inches, measured in Richmond. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, and the very low visibilities.

Blizzard in GRUNDY, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 12:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of up to 12 inches. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, and the very low visibilities.

Blizzard in SALINE, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 09:30:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of up to 12 inches, measured in Marshall. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, and the very low visibilities.

Blizzard in ADAIR, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 10:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow up to 14 inches, measured in Kirksville. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, along with the low visibilities.

Blizzard in HARRISON, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 13:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of up to 10.5 inches, measured in Ridgeway. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, and the very low visibilities.

Blizzard in LAFAYETTE, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 10:30:00 to 01-FEB-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of up to 16 inches, measured in Higginsville. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, and the very low visibilities.

Blizzard in BUCHANAN, MISSOURI
From 01-FEB-11 13:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of up to 7.5 inches, reported around St. Joseph. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, along with the low visibilities.