A major winter storm dumped up to a foot of snow on southeast Missouri. Snowfall amounts were about a foot across many areas. A period of freezing rain and sleet at the beginning of the storm reduced snowfall amounts in far southern areas, including Poplar Bluff and New Madrid. Snowfall amounts were also lower in the Perryville area, which was further to the north of the low-pressure track. Specific snowfall reports at the larger cities included: 12 inches at Cape Girardeau, 11 inches at Sikeston and Dexter, 8.5 inches at Poplar Bluff and New Madrid, and 5.5 inches at Perryville. One-half to one inch of sleet and ice occurred at the beginning of the storm from Ripley County east to Poplar Bluff and New Madrid. This lowered snowfall totals in those areas to 7 to 9 inches. Across southeast Missouri, snowfall rates were one to two inches per hour at times, reducing visibility below one-half mile. Wind chills ranged from 5 to 15 above zero. Until they were plowed, streets and back roads were impassable for smaller, lighter vehicles. Interstate 55 both northbound and southbound was closed at times in New Madrid and Scott Counties. Some 18-wheelers were jack-knifed on Interstate 55 in Scott County, and there were several crashes near Portageville. Across southeast Missouri, the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to 178 stranded motorists and 78 crashes. Very cold temperatures in the wake of the storm rendered salt ineffective, slowing down recovery efforts. A low pressure center tracked northeast from north Texas to northern Alabama. Abundant moisture was drawn into the system, resulting in a major winter storm.

Heavy Snow in BOLLINGER, MISSOURI
From 15-FEB-15 22:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in CARTER, MISSOURI
From 15-FEB-15 22:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 15-FEB-15 22:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 15-FEB-15 22:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in SCOTT, MISSOURI
From 15-FEB-15 22:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in PERRY, MISSOURI
From 15-FEB-15 22:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in STODDARD, MISSOURI
From 15-FEB-15 22:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 15-FEB-15 22:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 15-FEB-15 22:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in NEW MADRID, MISSOURI
From 15-FEB-15 22:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in MISSISSIPPI, MISSOURI
From 15-FEB-15 22:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter