Columbia & Central MO Snowfall Guide
Averaging 17.5 inches of snowfall each season, Columbia and Central Missouri experience some of the sharpest wind drifts in the state due to open rolling agricultural terrain.
Columbia Average Monthly Snowfall
| Month | Avg Snow (Inches) | Wind Drift Risk |
|---|---|---|
| November | 1.2" | Low |
| December | 4.2" | Moderate |
| January | 5.3" | Extreme Prairie Drifting |
| February | 4.7" | High (Heavy Slush Storms) |
| March | 2.1" | Moderate |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Columbia averages 17.5 inches of snowfall per year, measured at Columbia Regional Airport (COU). Boone County sits directly in the active Interstate 70 storm track, making it vulnerable to intense clipper systems and heavy wet snowstorms.
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