Columbia, Missouri – Arctic air is expected to remain an influence across Missouri from Jan. 24 through Jan. 30, keeping temperatures trending below normal at times as the state sits near the southern edge of the broader cold pattern.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, Missouri falls within a roughly 50 to 60 percent probability range for below-normal temperatures during the Jan. 24–30 period. While the cold signal is weaker than across the Upper Midwest, confidence remains moderate that winter chill will persist with limited opportunities for sustained warming.
Across northern and central Missouri, including Columbia, Jefferson City, and the Interstate 70 corridor, daytime highs are expected to run below late-January averages at times, while overnight lows frequently dip into the teens and 20s. Cold nights may allow icy patches to linger on bridges, overpasses, and untreated roadways, particularly during early morning travel.
In western and southwestern Missouri, including Kansas City, Springfield, and areas along Interstate 44, temperatures may fluctuate more noticeably. Brief mild spells are possible, but nighttime cooling is still expected to support refreezing where moisture remains on roads and sidewalks.
The Missouri Department of Transportation urges drivers to remain cautious during overnight and early morning hours, when slick spots are most likely. Residents are encouraged to monitor temperature swings, protect exposed pipes during colder nights, and remain weather-aware.
While confidence is lower than across states farther north, the broader Arctic pattern remains influential, keeping below-normal temperatures a continued possibility across Missouri through Jan. 30.
