Winter storm watch issued for Joplin area- 6-9 inches of snow possible

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1133 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

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1133 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Periods of moderate to heavy snow will be possible. Total
  snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and south central and
  southwest 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.

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