The Lake of the Ozarks is facing some of the harshest winter weather conditions it’s seen in several years.
Morgan, Benton and Miller counties are facing a Wind Chill Warning while Camden, Laclede and areas south are now under a Winter Storm Warning.
Record breaking cold temperatures are expected and there will be snow accumulations possible up to 6 inches, so if you’re heading up…bundle up.
“You want to dress in layers, that helps to keep your core body temperature up and protect you from hypothermia. You want to wear gloves, something to cover your ears and protect your head, anything to protect your skin to help avoid any frostbite.”
Meteorologist Ray Miller with the Weatherology Weather Center.
It’s highly recommended that you avoid travel at this time and remain indoors until the system passes.
If you do have to be out, you should double check your tires for proper inflation and make sure an emergency kit is in your vehicle that includes extra blankets, backup batteries and plenty of water.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Springfield MO 501 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...Dangerously Cold Conditions to continue through Tuesday morning. Accumulating Snow Will Continue through this evening... Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Maries-Vernon-St. Clair-Hickory-Camden- Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas-Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper- Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton-Lawrence-Christian-Douglas- Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone-Taney-Ozark-Oregon- Including the cities of Fort Scott, Pawnee Station, Chicopee, Lone Oak, Pittsburg, Baxter Springs, Lowell, Riverton, Columbus, Neutral, Sherwin, Stippville, Vichy, Nevada, Tiffin, Appleton City, Johnson City, Weaubleau, Hermitage, Quincy, Wheatland, Cross Timbers, Osage Beach, Camdenton, Decaturville, Roach, Village of Four Seasons, Fort Leonard Wood, Laquey, Waynesville, Northwye, Rolla, Kenoma, Lamar, Cedar Springs, El Dorado Springs, Filley, Arnica, Caplinger Mills, Stockton, Bolivar, Buffalo, Charity, Foose, March, Plad, Windyville, Olive, Lynchburg, Lebanon, Plato, Roby, Bendavis, Huggins, Lake Spring, Bangert, Darien, Gladden, Howes, Jadwin, Salem, Joplin, Carthage, Greenfield, Lockwood, Meinert, Springfield, Marshfield, Northview, Seymour, Rogersville, Dawson, Graff, Mountain Grove, Duncan, Mansfield, Neosho, Aurora, Mount Vernon, Marionville, Nixa, Christian Center, Ozark, Selmore, Vanzant, Ava, Goodhope, Rome, Squires, Dogwood, Pomona, Pottersville, Siloam Springs, South Fork, West Plains, White Church, Teresita, Winona, Birch Tree, Montier, Anderson, Noel, Goodman, South West City, Pineville, Rocky Comfort, Monett, Madry, Cassville, Kimberling City, Crane, Elsey, Indian Point, Silver Dollar City, Branson, Hollister, Kirbyville, Edgewater Beach, Forsyth, Ozark Beach, Powersite, Wasola, Thayer, Alton, Couch, Greer, Thomasville, and Wilderness 501 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST TUESDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills will occur with values as low as 25 below zero. Additional snow accumulation will range from 3 to 5 inches in areas east of highway 63, to 1 to 2 inches along the highway 65 corridor and less than an inch along and west of Interstate 49. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central, south central, southwest and west central Missouri. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until 9 AM CST Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Warning, until 6 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commutes today. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Springfield MO 501 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...Dangerously Cold Conditions to continue through Tuesday morning. Accumulating Snow Will Continue through this evening... KSZ073-097-101-MOZ058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-151915- /O.CON.KSGF.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210216T1500Z/ /O.CON.KSGF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210216T0000Z/ Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Maries-Vernon-St. Clair-Hickory-Camden- Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas-Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper- Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton-Lawrence-Christian-Douglas- Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone-Taney-Ozark-Oregon- Including the cities of Fort Scott, Pawnee Station, Chicopee, Lone Oak, Pittsburg, Baxter Springs, Lowell, Riverton, Columbus, Neutral, Sherwin, Stippville, Vichy, Nevada, Tiffin, Appleton City, Johnson City, Weaubleau, Hermitage, Quincy, Wheatland, Cross Timbers, Osage Beach, Camdenton, Decaturville, Roach, Village of Four Seasons, Fort Leonard Wood, Laquey, Waynesville, Northwye, Rolla, Kenoma, Lamar, Cedar Springs, El Dorado Springs, Filley, Arnica, Caplinger Mills, Stockton, Bolivar, Buffalo, Charity, Foose, March, Plad, Windyville, Olive, Lynchburg, Lebanon, Plato, Roby, Bendavis, Huggins, Lake Spring, Bangert, Darien, Gladden, Howes, Jadwin, Salem, Joplin, Carthage, Greenfield, Lockwood, Meinert, Springfield, Marshfield, Northview, Seymour, Rogersville, Dawson, Graff, Mountain Grove, Duncan, Mansfield, Neosho, Aurora, Mount Vernon, Marionville, Nixa, Christian Center, Ozark, Selmore, Vanzant, Ava, Goodhope, Rome, Squires, Dogwood, Pomona, Pottersville, Siloam Springs, South Fork, West Plains, White Church, Teresita, Winona, Birch Tree, Montier, Anderson, Noel, Goodman, South West City, Pineville, Rocky Comfort, Monett, Madry, Cassville, Kimberling City, Crane, Elsey, Indian Point, Silver Dollar City, Branson, Hollister, Kirbyville, Edgewater Beach, Forsyth, Ozark Beach, Powersite, Wasola, Thayer, Alton, Couch, Greer, Thomasville, and Wilderness 501 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST TUESDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills will occur with values as low as 25 below zero. Additional snow accumulation will range from 3 to 5 inches in areas east of highway 63, to 1 to 2 inches along the highway 65 corridor and less than an inch along and west of Interstate 49. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central, south central, southwest and west central Missouri. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until 9 AM CST Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Warning, until 6 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commutes today. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.