An extended period of unseasonably cold weather gripped central and southwest Missouri between February 7 and February 18. The coldest temperatures and wind chills occurred from February 14 through February 16. Record to near record low temperatures were common on the mornings of February 15 and 16th with subzero lows and highs just in the single digits and teens above zero. In addition, wind chill readings between -20 and -30 were reported across the area.
Along with the bitter cold, widespread snow occurred across central and southwest Missouri from the early morning hours of February 14 into the late afternoon hours of February 15. This created widespread snow covered roads and the cold and snow combined resulted in numerous if not all schools being closed.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

On the morning of February 15th, a minimum wind chill of -21 degrees was reported 3 miles north northeast of Table Rock, with -19 degrees at the Branson AWOS and -14 in Branson. In addition, the morning lows on February 16th ranged from -7 degrees in Forsyth to -14 degrees in Branson.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 70.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A minimum wind chill of -26 degrees was reported by Mesonet station KSGF at the Springfield Regional Airport the morning of February 15th. In addition, morning low temperatures February 16th ranged from -8 degrees at the downtown Springfield airport to -18 degrees 3 miles southwest of Strafford. The Springfield-Branson Regional Airport reported a low temperature of -15 degrees.  The cold caused 18 water main breaks in the city of Springfield.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A minimum wind chill of -25 degrees was reported by Mesonet station MOA21 2 miles west northwest of Hoberg near Mount Vernon the morning of February 15th. In addition, morning lows on February 16th ranged from -12 to -16 degrees. The city of Marionville reported water line breaks in the court building and sewer plant as well as numerous pot holes in city streets.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: AWOS

A minimum wind chill of -23 degrees was reported by the Monett AWOS in Monett the morning of February 15th. In addition, morning low temperatures on February 16th ranged from -11 degrees in Cassville to -16 degrees in Wheaton.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in POLK, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

A minimum wind chill of -26 degrees was reported at Mesonet station BLVRB at Bolivar Elementary School in Bolivar the morning of February 15th. Mesonet station FW8323 2 miles west of Bolivar reported a minimum wind chill of -25 degrees the morning of February 15th. In addition, a morning low of -18 degrees was reported by the COOP observer in Bolivar the morning of February 16th.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: AWOS

On the morning of February 15th, a minimum wind chill of -25 degrees was reported by the AWOS 2 miles south southeast of Lebanon. A minimum wind chill of -26 degrees was reported by Mesonet station 2 miles south of Lebanon. In addition, morning low temperatures on February 16th ranged from -9 degrees in Lebanon to -13 degrees in Phillipsburg.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MILLER, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

A minimum wind chill of -20 degrees was reported by the Osage Beach AWOS the morning of February 15th.  In addition, a morning low of -13 degrees was reported by the Osage Beach AWOS the morning of February 16th.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

On the morning of February 15th, a minimum wind chill of -20 degrees was reported in Neosho and -14 degrees in Seneca.  In addition, a morning low temperature of -20 degrees was reported by the Missouri Department of Transportation sensor on Interstate 44 the morning of February 16th. That same morning, low temperatures were -17 degrees in Seneca, -16 degrees in Cliff Village and -15 degrees in Neosho.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

On the morning of February 15th, minimum wind chills ranged from -13 degrees in Squires to -18 degree 3 miles northeast of Vanzant. In addition, morning low temperatures on February 16th ranged from -9 degrees in Vanzant to -13 degrees in Ava.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

A minimum wind chill of -21 degrees was reported in West Plains and -20 degrees at the Mountain View RAWS site the morning of February 15th. In addition, morning lows on February 16th was -8 degrees in West Plains.

Winter Weather in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 05:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Widespread public reports of an estimated 5 to 6 inches of total snowfall across the county.

Winter Weather in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 05:30:00 to 15-FEB-21 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

A public report of storm total snow of a measured 5.0 inches in Barnett.

Winter Weather in CAMDEN, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 07:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Social Media

A public report via Social Media of an estimated 4.6 inches of total snowfall 1 mile south southwest of Decaturville.

Winter Weather in SHANNON, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 15:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Cooperative Observer 4 miles west southwest of Winona measured a storm total snowfall of 5.0 inches.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

The morning of February 15th, a minimum wind chill of -15 degrees was reported 3 miles southeast of Thornfield and also in Dora. In addition, the morning of February 16th, a morning low of -19 degrees was reported 3 miles southeast of Thornfield and a low temperature of -11 was reported in Dora.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in PHELPS, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

A minimum wind chill of -23 degrees was reported 3 miles northeast of Rolla the morning of February 15th. In addition, a morning low temperature of -11 degrees was reported 6 miles southeast of Newburg the morning of February 16th.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

On the morning of February 15th, a minimum wind chill of -23 degrees was reported in Dixon and Fort Leonard Wood, with -22 degrees in Waynesville. In addition, the morning lows on February 16th ranged from -8 degrees in Dixon to -12 degrees at I-44 Mile Marker 164 near Waynesville.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SHANNON, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

On the morning of February 15th, a minimum wind chill of -14 degrees was reported in Timber. In addition, the morning low on February 16th of -8 was reported in Timber.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in ST. CLAIR, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

On the morning of February 15th, a minimum wind chill of -20 degrees was reported 3 miles southwest of Taberville. In addition, the morning low on February 16th was -15 degrees 3 miles southwest of Taberville.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BARTON, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

A minimum wind chill of -27 degrees was reported by Mesonet station MOA06 1 mile west of Lamar Heights. Also, a minimum wind chill of -25 degrees was reported by Mesonet station LMRHS Lamar High School in Lamar. In addition, morning low temperatures on February 16th ranged from -13 degrees in Mindenmines, to -16 degrees in Wheaton.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

A minimum wind chill of -35 degrees was reported by Mesonet station UP97 2 miles west northwest of Syracuse the morning of February 15th. In addition, morning low temperatures February 16th reached -15 degrees in Versailles and 2 miles west of Syracuse.

Winter Weather in DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 09:45:00 to 15-FEB-21 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Widespread public reports of an estimated 5.0 to 6.0 inches of snow across the county.

Winter Weather in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 09:30:00 to 15-FEB-21 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Social Media

An estimated 4.3 inches of total snow fell in Lebanon as reported by the public via Social Media. Elsewhere widespread public reports of an estimated 4.0 to 6.0 inches of snow across the county.

Winter Weather in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 12:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Cooperative Observer 3 miles north northeast of Northview measured a storm total snowfall of 5.0 inches.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BENTON, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 00:59:00 to 16-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: AWOS

The morning of February 15th, a minimum wind chill of -30 degrees was reported by the AWOS unit 3 miles south southwest of Lincoln. In addition, Mesonet station FW3737 3 miles west northwest of Cole Camp and Mesonet station 3172D 3 miles east southeast of Ionia both reported a minimum wind chill of -29 degrees. Morning low temperatures on February 16th ranged from -11 degrees in Cole Camp to -17 degrees 3 miles east southeast of Ionia.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

A minimum wind chill of -29 degrees was reported by Mesonet station FW9032 1 mile east northeast of Seymour the morning of February 15th. In addition, morning low temperatures February 16th ranged from -8 degrees 2 miles northeast of Rogersville to -14 degrees 4 miles west southwest of Marshfield.

Winter Weather in OREGON, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 15:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Social Media

A public report via Social Media of a estimated 5.0 inches of total snowfall 2 miles west of Thayer. Widespread public reports of an estimated 5.0 inches were reported elsewhere around the county.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CAMDEN, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: RAWS

A minimum wind chill of -22 degrees was reported in Camdenton the morning of February 15th.  In addition, February 16th morning low temperatures ranged from -6 degrees in Osage Beach to -12 degrees 3 miles southwest of Sunrise Beach.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

On the morning of February 15th, a minimum wind chill of -20 degrees was reported in Stockton and -17 degrees in Fair Play. On the morning of February 16th, a morning low temperature of -12 degrees was reported in Fair Play and -5 degrees in Stockton.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in STONE, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: AWOS

On the morning of February 15th, a minimum wind chill of -21 degrees was reported at the Branson West AWOS, with a minimum wind chill of -12 degrees in Lampe. In addition, the morning lows on February 16th ranged from -6 degrees in Lampe to -9 degrees in Branson West.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in TEXAS, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: RAWS

On the morning of February 15th the Roby RAWS reported a minimum wind chill of -18 degrees, with Houston reporting a minimum wind chill of -13 degrees. In addition, the morning of February 16th the low temperature was -10 degrees at the Roby RAWS and -13 degrees in Houston.

Winter Storm in BENTON, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 05:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Social Media

A public report via social media of an estimated 5.5 inches of total snowfall 3 miles east northeast of Warsaw.

Winter Storm in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 03:45:00 to 15-FEB-21 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Social Media

A public report via Social Media of an estimated 6.5 inches of total snowfall in Oronogo.

Winter Storm in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 08:30:00 to 15-FEB-21 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Social Media

A public report via Social Media shows a picture with an estimated 6.5 inches of total snowfall 1 mile northeast of Bruner.

Winter Storm in PHELPS, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 16:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Social Media

A public report via social media estimated 6.0 inches of storm total snow in Doolittle. Elsewhere, a public report via social media estimated 5.0 inches of storm total snow in Rolla.

Winter Storm in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 15:30:00 to 15-FEB-21 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Social Media

A public report via social media of a storm total of 5.5 inches of snowfall in Fort Leonard Wood and an estimated 5.3 inches in Laquey.

Winter Storm in STONE, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 08:30:00 to 15-FEB-21 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Social Media

A public report via Social Media of an estimated 6.2 inches of storm total snow in Kimberling City. While a trained spotter reported a measured 4.6 inches of total snowfall 2 miles north northwest of Reed Spring.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

On the morning of February 15th, a minimum wind chill of -21 degrees was reported in Sparta, -20 degrees 2 miles northeast of Nixa and -12 degrees in Ozarks. In addition, on the morning of February 16th low temperatures ranged from -9 degrees in Ozark to -19 degrees 3 miles southwest of Rogersville.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

A minimum wind chill of -21 degrees was reported in Buffalo the morning of February 15th.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DENT, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

On the morning of February 15th a minimum wind chill of -19 degrees was reported in Jadwin and -17 degrees in both Salem and Sinken. In addition, morning low temperatures on February 16th were -8 in Jadwin and -7 degrees in Salem.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in VERNON, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

On the morning of February 15th, a minimum wind chill of -20 degrees was reported in Nevada. In addition, the morning low on February 16th was -10 degrees in Nevada.

Winter Storm in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 08:30:00 to 15-FEB-21 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Cooperative Observer at the Branson Airport measured a total snowfall of 7.0 inches, while the Cooperative Observer 1 mile southeast of Forsyth measured a total snowfall of 6.4 inches.

Winter Storm in VERNON, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 04:30:00 to 15-FEB-21 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Social Media

A public report of a an estimated 6.5 inches of total snowfall was received via social media in Montevallo.

Winter Storm in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 08:30:00 to 15-FEB-21 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Cooperative Observer 4 miles south of Ash Grove reported a measured total snowfall of 6.0 inches. A COCORAHS report of a measured 6.0 inches of total snowfall was received 3 miles east of Battlefield.

Winter Storm in POLK, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 09:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Cooperative Observer 4 miles east southeast of Flemington reported a storm total snowfall of 6.5 inches.

Winter Storm in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 14:30:00 to 15-FEB-21 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A measured 6.0 inches of storm total snowfall was reported 2 miles north of Lanton. A public report via Social Media estimated 6.0 inches of total snowfall in Peace Valley.

Winter Storm in DENT, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 15:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Cooperative Observer at Montauk State Park reported a storm total measured snowfall of 6.0 inches.

Winter Storm in BARTON, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 04:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Widespread public reports of an estimated 6.0 to 7.0 inches of total snowfall around the county.

Winter Storm in ST. CLAIR, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 05:15:00 to 15-FEB-21 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Appleton City Cooperative Observer reported 5.7 inches of total snowfall. Elsewhere, public reports of between 6.0 and 7.0 inches of snow fell.

Winter Weather in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 03:15:00 to 15-FEB-21 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Social Media

A public report via Social Media of a storm total 4.5 inches of snowfall 3 miles north northwest of Neosho. Elsewhere, widespread 4 to 5 inches of snow fell across the county.

Winter Weather in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 07:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Social Media

A public report via Social Media of a storm total 4.5 inches of snowfall in Goodman.

Winter Storm in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 05:30:00 to 15-FEB-21 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

A measured 6.3 inches of total snowfall was reported 2 miles west southwest of Bearcreek.

Winter Storm in DADE, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 08:15:00 to 15-FEB-21 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Widespread public reports of 6.0 to 7.0 inches of storm total snow.

Winter Weather in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 08:15:00 to 15-FEB-21 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Widespread public reports of an estimated 4 to 5 inches of snowfall across the county.

Winter Weather in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 08:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Widespread public reports of an estimated 3 to 5 inches of total snowfall across the county.

Winter Weather in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 10:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Widespread public reports of an estimated 5.0 to 6.0 inches of snow across the county.

Winter Storm in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 13:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Cooperative Observer 5 miles east southeast of Dogwood measured a storm total 6.0 inches of snowfall.

Winter Weather in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 13:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Widespread public reports of an estimated 5.0 to 6.0 inches of snow across the county.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

A minimum wind chill of -28 degrees was reported by Mesonet station FW6072 3 miles west northwest of Mansfield the morning of February 15th. In addition, morning lows February 16th ranged from -6 degrees in Mountain Grove to -13 degrees in Mansfield.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

A minimum wind chill of -24 degrees was reported by the Joplin ASOS at the Joplin Regional Airport the morning of February 15th. Elsewhere minimum wind chills readings
were -24 at Carthage Elementary school. In addition, morning low temperatures February 16th ranged from -12 degrees in Joplin to -18 degrees in Carthage.

Winter Weather in MILLER, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 07:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Widespread public reports of an estimated 5.0 to 6.0 inches of snow across the county.

Winter Weather in MARIES, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 07:30:00 to 15-FEB-21 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Widespread public reports of an estimated 5.0 to 6.0 inches of snow across the county.

Winter Weather in TEXAS, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 14:30:00 to 15-FEB-21 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Widespread public reports of an estimated 5.0 to 6.0 inches of snow across the county.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MARIES, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

A minimum wind chill of -23 degrees was reported by the Vichy-Rolla ASOS the morning of February 15th. In addition, a morning low of -6 degrees was reported by the Vichy-Rolla ASOS the morning of February 16th.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 14-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

A minimum wind chill of -20 degrees was reported in Rocky Comfort the morning of February 15th.  In addition, a morning low of -18 degrees was reported in Noel the morning of February 16th, and -17 degrees was reported in Rocky Comfort the morning of February 16th.