Winter Storm Watch

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Springfield MO 1133 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Periods of moderate to heavy snow will be possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 7 inches possible, with the lower end amounts favored toward central Missouri at this time. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...Snow is expected to begin Friday afternoon and continue into Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very cold temperatures in the single digits with wind chill values below zero will add to the safety threat if vehicles become stranded. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.