Month: February 2022

The sun shining brightly on Friday is a welcome sight for Springfieldians digging out from the biggest snowfall in the city sine the blizzard of February, 2011.

The National Weather Service says the storm, which rolled into the area Wednesday night before moving out Friday morning, put down a total of 9.5 inches of snow.

Meteorologists say Springfield officially received 1.0 inch Wednesday nigfht, 6.8 inches on Thursday and 1.7 inches early Friday.

We had considerable blowing and drifting of snow, with some drifts two to three feet deep.

Snowfall amounts varied across southwest Missouri, from 9.5 inches in Springfield and Willard to 8.2 in Republic, 8.0 inches Branson, Ash Grove and Osceola, 7.5 inches in Neosho, 6.5 in Stockton and Lamar, with a general 4-6 inches along I-49 northwest of Springfield and 4-6 inches southeast of Springfield around West Plains.

Friday night will be our coldest of the year so far, with temps getting down to 0-7 degrees before getting up to 35 with sunshine on Saturday.

City Utility workers and MoDOT say with snowfall slowing down in the Ozarks, coupled with dropping temperatures overnight, many roads may be effected by ice in the overnight hours of Thursday and into Friday.

Officials have warned that with the refreezing, crews working to maintain the roadways may be slowed down, causing further driving difficulties.

The National Weather Service has urged drivers to stay off of roadways and remain at home, if at all possible.

Officials for Christian County announced plans Thursday for bridge replacement construction. The project, of an estimated 8.1 million dollars, will replace Green Bridge, Red Bridge and Hawkins Bridge with in the county.

Each bridge is over 100 years old and the County says is in dire need of revitalizing.

A portion of the estimated $8.1 million comes from the newly passed American Rescue Plan Act, which was one of President Joe Biden’s first moves when taking office. The bill was signed into law in March of last year.

No timeline for the start or completion of the construction project has been announced.

With the Ozarks getting hit with more than six inches of snow in most parts of the area, many schools are closing their doors again to close out the week.

A list of school’s and university’s who will be closed on Friday is below.

*AMI stands for Alternative Method of Instruction

Appleton City

Ash Grove

Blue Eye

Bolivar

Branson (AMI Day)

Cabool

Cassville

Clever

Drury University (All campuses)

El Dorado Springs (AMI Day)

Evangel

Fair Grove (AMI Day)

Forsyth

Hollister

Logan-Rogersville (AMI Day)

Marshfield

Miller

Missouri State University

Monett

Nixa (AMI Day)

Republic

Skyline R-2

Southwest Baptist University (Springfield)

Springfield Public Schools

Stockton

Strafford (AMI Day)

Thayer

Walnut Grove

West Plains

Willard

A number of arrivals and departures at Springfield-Branson National Airport have been cancelled Thursday.

But the airport is open, and several flights have arrived in Springfield and others have departed either on time or delayed.

Click here to check on the latest arrival, departure, and cancellation information from the airport.

The National Weather Service says we’re still on track to get 5 to 8 inches of snow across the Ozarks from this winter storm.

Forecasters say light to moderate snow will continue through early Thursday afternoon, with blowing and drifting of snow.

Additional light snow is expected Thursday night, with up to one additional inch possible.

Travel is treacherous in much of the Ozarks Thursday morning.

The MoDOT Traveler Information Map shows all roadways in southwest Missouri and really south of Interstate 70 being snow covered.

Get statewide road conditions here with the MoDOT Traveler Information Map.

A number of arrivals and departures at Springfield-Branson National Airport have been canceled because of the winter storm, but there are some flights still on time, so check ahead with your airline before heading to the airport.

Here are preliminary snowfall totals across the Ozarks, as of 9 a.m.:

Springfield (5.8 inches at National Weather Service office in northwest Springfield)

Morrisville (4.5 inches)

Osceola (7.5 inches)

Joplin (4.25 inches)

Branson area (5.3 inches)

Republic (5.9 inches)

Nevada (2.5 inches)

Washburn (6.0 inches)

Fort Leonard (6.0 inches)

Cassville (6.0 inches)

Hermitage (6.0 inches)

Battlefield (6.0 inches)

Lebanon (5.0 inches)

West Plains (3.0 inches)

With a winter storm advancing throughout Southwest Missouri, included snow, ice and sub-zero temperatures, Springfield Public Schools have cancelled classes for the second consecutive day.

The cancellation also includes any virtual learning, as the district is limited in the number of virtual or alternative method of instruction they can utilize, according to Chief Communications Officer for SPS Stephen Hall.

All schools buildings will be closed, as well as all district offices. For an expanded list of cancellations in the area for Thursday, February 3, click the following link.

School Closings For Thursday, February 3rd, 2022