Missouri – A prolonged winter storm brought widespread heavy snowfall across Missouri from January 23 through January 26, with top totals reaching nearly 15 inches, according to compiled storm reports.
The highest snowfall total reported in the state was 14.5 inches in Fredericktown, making it the snowiest observed location in Missouri during the multi-day event. Several additional communities across southeastern and eastern Missouri recorded snowfall totals exceeding 12 inches, highlighting the storm’s strongest impact zone.
Among other high-end reports, Ste. Genevieve measured 13.6 inches, while Farmington (1 mile northeast), Perryville, and St. Louis each recorded 12.0 inches. These totals reflect significant accumulations across the Interstate 55 corridor and surrounding communities.
Additional snowfall totals include 11.0 inches in Arnold (1 mile west-northwest), Knob Lick, Lake St. Louis (2 miles west-southwest), Oakville (2 miles north-northeast), and Silver Lake (3 miles southeast), underscoring the broad coverage of double-digit snowfall across much of eastern Missouri.
Farther west, snowfall totals dropped sharply. Kansas City International Airport measured 5.2 inches, reflecting the storm’s pronounced east-to-west gradient across the state.
Snow accumulated steadily over multiple days rather than falling in a single intense burst, prolonging hazardous travel conditions and extending demand on road crews. Major corridors including Interstates 44, 55, 64, and 70 experienced periods of slick roads, reduced visibility, and slowed traffic, particularly during overnight and early morning hours.
Cleanup operations continued after snowfall ended as cold temperatures limited melting, allowing snowpack to persist on secondary roads, bridges, and shaded areas.
The January 23–26 storm ranks among the most significant snow events of the season for Missouri, especially across eastern portions of the state, contributing substantially to seasonal snowfall totals.
