Winter storm warning for Joplin, SW MO, 6-12 inches of snow possible

 

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Springfield MO
1047 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026

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1047 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO 6 PM CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
  12 inches. Greatest amounts are expected along and south of
  Interstate 44 and the lowest amounts are expected across central
  Missouri. Areas near the Missouri and Arkansas border may see
  sleet mix with snow at times.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central,
  south central, southwest, and west central Missouri.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Friday to 6 PM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Very cold temperatures
  in the single digits with wind chill values below zero will add to
  the safety threat. Motorists should avoid traveling but will need
  to plan for cold weather survival in the event they become
  stranded.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Kansas, call 5 1 1 for road
conditions.  In Missouri, call 1-888-275-6636 for road conditions.