An extremely early season blizzard impacted most of northern and central Missouri on November 25, 2018. The snowstorm was more indicative of a storm that would affect the area in the deep winter, as opposed to the middle to late part of autumn. The storm brought between 6 and 8 inches of snow across far northern Missouri, with 4 to 6 inches across the Kansas City Metro area, and along a good portion of the I-70 corridor through western and central Missouri. Further separating this storm from other typical winter storms was the strong winds that accompanied the heavy snow. Most locations through the region experienced winds in excess of 35 mph at times during the storm. The strongest wind gusts came across northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri, where 50-60 mph winds were recorded in nearby Wyandotte County (Kansas) and Leavenworth County (Kansas) and at Kansas City International Airport.
This snowstorm came exceptionally early in the winter season. Just how historical was this event? Here is some perspective.
Typical Novembers bring around 1.2 of snow each season, however...
Only 7 of the previous 20 Novembers have had accumulating snow in Kansas City.
The 5.8 of snow broke the record for snowiest November 25 in Kansas City history. The previous record was 3.7, which occurred in 1895.
The 7.6 of snow recorded in Kansas City through November 25 ranks 2nd all time for snowiest Novembers in Kansas City History (Going back to 1888), The snowiest
November in KC history came in 1923, when 9.1 of snow fell during the month.
The 5.8 of snow recorded in Kansas City for November 25 was the 2nd snowiest individual day for the month of November. November 29, 1923 brought 9.1 of snow to Kansas City.
Since 2004, no blizzard warnings had been issued for the Kansas City Metro area in the month of November, until this event.

Blizzard in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 13:00:00 to 25-NOV-18 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 41 mph for nearly 4 hours, creating whiteout conditions, officially measured by the ASOS at nearby KMKC and KMCI as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in RAY, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 13:30:00 to 25-NOV-18 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 41 mph for nearly 4 hours, creating whiteout conditions, officially measured by the ASOS at nearby KGPH and KMKC as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in SULLIVAN, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 13:00:00 to 25-NOV-18 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 40 mph for nearly 4 hours, creating whiteout conditions , officially measured by the ASOS at nearby KTVK and KIRK as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in SCHUYLER, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 14:30:00 to 25-NOV-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 45 mph for nearly 4 hours, creating whiteout conditions, officially measured by the ASOS at KIRK as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in PUTNAM, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 13:00:00 to 25-NOV-18 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 40 mph for nearly 4 hours, creating whiteout conditions , officially measured by the ASOS at nearby KTVK as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in MERCER, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 13:00:00 to 25-NOV-18 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 40 mph for nearly 4 hours, creating whiteout conditions , officially measured by the ASOS at nearby KTVK as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in DAVIESS, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 10:53:00 to 25-NOV-18 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 46 mph for nearly 4 hours, creating whiteout conditions , officially measured by the ASOS at nearby KLWD as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, only one injury accident occurred along I-35 at MM 54 due to icy conditions.

Blizzard in GENTRY, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 10:53:00 to 25-NOV-18 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 46 mph for nearly 4 hours, creating whiteout conditions , officially measured by the ASOS at nearby KLWD as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in HOLT, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 07:55:00 to 25-NOV-18 13:35:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 45 mph for nearly 6 hours, creating whiteout conditions, officially measured by the ASOS at nearby KICL as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in CARROLL, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 13:00:00 to 25-NOV-18 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 41 mph for nearly 4 hours, creating whiteout conditions, officially measured by the ASOS at nearby KMKC and KMCI as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in MACON, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 14:30:00 to 25-NOV-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 45 mph for nearly 4 hours, creating whiteout conditions, officially measured by the ASOS at KIRK as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in ADAIR, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 14:30:00 to 25-NOV-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 45 mph for nearly 4 hours, creating whiteout conditions, officially measured by the ASOS at KIRK as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 13:00:00 to 25-NOV-18 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 41 mph for nearly 4 hours, creating whiteout conditions, officially measured by the ASOS at nearby KMKC and KMCI as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 14:20:00 to 25-NOV-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 43 mph for nearly 4 hours, creating whiteout conditions, officially measured by the ASOS at nearby KSZL as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 13:00:00 to 25-NOV-18 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 41 mph for nearly 4 hours, creating whiteout conditions, officially measured by the ASOS at nearby KMKC and KMCI as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in CALDWELL, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 13:30:00 to 25-NOV-18 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 41 mph for nearly 4 hours, creating whiteout conditions, officially measured by the ASOS at nearby KGPH and KMKC as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in LINN, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 13:00:00 to 25-NOV-18 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 45 mph for nearly 4 hours, creating whiteout conditions , officially measured by the ASOS at nearby KIRK as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in GRUNDY, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 13:00:00 to 25-NOV-18 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 40 mph for nearly 4 hours, creating whiteout conditions , officially measured by the ASOS at nearby KTVK as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in LIVINGSTON, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 14:30:00 to 25-NOV-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 45 mph for nearly 4 hours, creating whiteout conditions, officially measured by the ASOS at KIRK as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in HARRISON, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 10:53:00 to 25-NOV-18 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 46 mph for nearly 4 hours, creating whiteout conditions , officially measured by the ASOS at nearby KLWD as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in WORTH, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 10:53:00 to 25-NOV-18 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 46 mph for nearly 4 hours, creating whiteout conditions , officially measured by the ASOS at nearby KLWD as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in DE KALB, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 10:53:00 to 25-NOV-18 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 46 mph for nearly 4 hours, creating whiteout conditions , officially measured by the ASOS at nearby KLWD as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in NODAWAY, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 07:55:00 to 25-NOV-18 13:35:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 45 mph for nearly 6 hours, creating whiteout conditions, officially measured by the ASOS at nearby KICL as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in ANDREW, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 07:55:00 to 25-NOV-18 13:35:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 45 mph for nearly 6 hours, creating whiteout conditions, officially measured by the ASOS at nearby KICL as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in ATCHISON, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 07:55:00 to 25-NOV-18 13:35:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 45 mph for nearly 6 hours, creating whiteout conditions, officially measured by the ASOS at nearby KICL as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in BUCHANAN, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 12:00:00 to 25-NOV-18 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 41 mph for nearly 4 hours, creating whiteout conditions, officially measured by the ASOS at nearby KMKC and KMCI as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in CLINTON, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 13:00:00 to 25-NOV-18 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 41 mph for nearly 4 hours, creating whiteout conditions, officially measured by the ASOS at nearby KMKC and KMCI as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in CHARITON, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 14:30:00 to 25-NOV-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 45 mph for nearly 4 hours, creating whiteout conditions, officially measured by the ASOS at KIRK as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in RANDOLPH, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 14:30:00 to 25-NOV-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 45 mph for nearly 4 hours, creating whiteout conditions, officially measured by the ASOS at KIRK as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in CASS, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 13:00:00 to 25-NOV-18 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 46 mph for nearly 4 hours, creating whiteout conditions, officially measured by the ASOS at nearby KMKC and KMCI as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, only one injury accident occurred on the next day as a result of the ice on the roads.

Blizzard in LAFAYETTE, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 14:20:00 to 25-NOV-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 43 mph for nearly 4 hours, creating whiteout conditions, officially measured by the ASOS at nearby KSZL as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in PETTIS, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 15:20:00 to 25-NOV-18 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 41 mph for nearly 4 hours, creating whiteout conditions, officially measured by the ASOS at nearby KDMO as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in SALINE, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 15:20:00 to 25-NOV-18 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 41 mph for nearly 4 hours, creating whiteout conditions, officially measured by the ASOS at nearby KDMO as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in HOWARD, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 15:20:00 to 25-NOV-18 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 41 mph for nearly 4 hours, creating whiteout conditions, officially measured by the ASOS at nearby KDMO as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in COOPER, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 15:20:00 to 25-NOV-18 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 41 mph for nearly 4 hours, creating whiteout conditions, officially measured by the ASOS at nearby KDMO as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in BATES, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 14:30:00 to 25-NOV-18 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 44 mph for nearly 4 hours, creating whiteout conditions, officially measured by the AWOS at nearby KGLY and KRCM as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.

Blizzard in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 25-NOV-18 14:30:00 to 25-NOV-18 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Blizzard conditions started after a few hours of lightly to moderately falling snow. Once the heavy snow arrived winds gusted up to 44 mph for nearly 4 hours, creating whiteout conditions, officially measured by the AWOS at nearby KGLY and KRCM as sub-quarter mile for that duration. Despite the heavy impacts from this system affecting Thanksgiving weekend return traffic, no serious injuries occurred from this event.