Light rain changed over to light snow by the mid afternoon on Friday January 11. After several hours of not accumulating due to warm surface temperatures snow began to pile up shortly after sunset. While the atmosphere was certainly cold enough to produce plenty of snow it was warm enough to keep the snow to liquid ratio rather low. So, while more than 1 of liquid fell in many areas, this translated to roughly 5 to 8 inches of snow. Some of that liquid fell as rain, but the low snow to liquid ratio caused it to be a rather densely packed snow which clung to trees across the area, forming a picturesque winter wonderland. Snow continued to fall through the day on January 12, but most of the snowfall occurred through the night between January 11 and 12. Some totals in the region exceeded 12 inches, but most areas ended up with between 5 and 8 inches. At least 3 fatalities were blamed on snow covered roads and numerous other minor to moderate injuries occurred as a result of vehicle slide offs and impact.

Winter Storm in PETTIS, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 12:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 10 and 12 inches of snow fell across Pettis County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in CASS, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 12:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 10 and 12 inches of snow fell across Cass County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in BATES, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 12:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 6 and 8 inches of snow fell across Bates County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in CLINTON, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 14:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 8 and 12 inches of snow fell across Clinton County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 14:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 8 and 12 inches of snow fell across Platte County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 14:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 8 and 12 inches of snow fell across Clay County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 12:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 10 and 12 inches of snow fell across Johnson County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in COOPER, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 12:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 12 and 18 inches of snow fell across Cooper County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in ATCHISON, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 8 and 10 inches of snow fell across Atchison County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in NODAWAY, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 8 and 10 inches of snow fell across Nodaway County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in RAY, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 14:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 8 and 12 inches of snow fell across Ray County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in CARROLL, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 8 and 12 inches of snow fell across Carroll County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches. One fatality accident occurred as a result of snow covered roadways. On US 24, just west of County Road 335 a westbound vehicle lost control and slid into the eastbound lane, and impacted an oncoming vehicle.
Link to the MHP Accident Report: https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=190021390 .

Winter Storm in HOLT, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 8 and 10 inches of snow fell across Holt County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 12:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 10 and 12 inches of snow fell across Henry County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches. A double fatality vehicle accident occurred along HWY 297 and HWY 7 near Clinton, when a vehicle lost control on a snow covered roadway and traveled directly into the path of an oncoming large truck. Both occupants of the smaller vehicle died as a result of the collision.
Link to the MHP Crash Report: https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=190021664 .

Winter Storm in ANDREW, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 8 and 10 inches of snow fell across Andrew County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in GENTRY, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 8 and 10 inches of snow fell across Gentry County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in DE KALB, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 8 and 10 inches of snow fell across DeKalb County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in BUCHANAN, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 7 and 9 inches of snow fell across Buchanan County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in HARRISON, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 8 and 10 inches of snow fell across Harrison County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in LAFAYETTE, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 14:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 8 and 12 inches of snow fell across Lafayette County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 14:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 8 and 12 inches of snow fell across Jackson County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in MERCER, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 10 and 12 inches of snow fell across Mercer County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in PUTNAM, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 8 and 12 inches of snow fell across Putnam County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in SCHUYLER, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 8 and 12 inches of snow fell across Schuyler County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in ADAIR, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 8 and 12 inches of snow fell across Adair County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in SULLIVAN, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 8 and 12 inches of snow fell across Sullivan County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in WORTH, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 8 and 10 inches of snow fell across Worth County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in CALDWELL, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 8 and 12 inches of snow fell across Caldwell County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in LIVINGSTON, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 10 and 12 inches of snow fell across Livingston County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in SALINE, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 12:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 12 and 18 inches of snow fell across Saline County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in GRUNDY, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 8 and 12 inches of snow fell across Grundy County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in CHARITON, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 12 and 18 inches of snow fell across Chariton County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in HOWARD, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 12:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 12 and 18 inches of snow fell across Howard County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in LINN, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 12 and 18 inches of snow fell across Linn County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in MACON, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 12 and 18 inches of snow fell across Macon County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in DAVIESS, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 8 and 12 inches of snow fell across Daviess County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.

Winter Storm in RANDOLPH, MISSOURI
From 11-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 12-JAN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Between 12 and 18 inches of snow fell across Randolph County, with most of it falling over the course of the first 12 hours. Light snow continued into the next day (January 12), but was fairly light, and only accounted for 1 to 2 inches.