Station Name: Lake Taneycomo at School of the Ozarks, MO
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 843 feet

Nearest Address:
135 River Ln
Branson, MO 65616
Taney County

GPS Coordinates: 36.6173333, -93.24275

Nearby Water Temperatures

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 2:25AM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Springfield MO

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 8:25 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 4:30 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 14 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 14 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely be ongoing at this time which will add to the safety threat if vehicles become stranded.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 2:23AM CST until January 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Springfield MO

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 8:23 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Periods of moderate to heavy snow will be possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches possible, with lower amounts favored toward central Missouri at this time. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...Snow is expected to begin Friday evening and continue through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very cold temperatures in the single digits with wind chill values below zero will add to the safety threat if vehicles become stranded.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 22 at 10:47AM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Springfield MO

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 4:47 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:15 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Greatest amounts are expected along and south of Interstate 44 and the lowest amounts are expected across central Missouri. Areas near the Missouri and Arkansas border may see sleet mix with snow at times. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...From 6 PM Friday to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Very cold temperatures in the single digits with wind chill values below zero will add to the safety threat. Motorists should avoid traveling but will need to plan for cold weather survival in the event they become stranded.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Kansas, call 5 1 1 for road conditions. In Missouri, call 1-888-275-6636 for road conditions.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 10:30AM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Springfield MO

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 4:30 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With moderate to heavy snowfall accompanying the dangerously cold conditions, motorists should avoid traveling but will need to plan for cold weather survival in the event they become stranded.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 22 at 5:53AM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Little Rock AR

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 11:53 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 to 15 degrees below zero possible, and minimum air temperatures as low as 0 to 5 degrees below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and western Arkansas. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 1:40AM CST until January 25 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Little Rock AR

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 7:40 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...A high impact winter storm is expected this Friday night through Sunday morning with heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are expected over the northern portions of the state, with local amounts in excess of 8 inches possible. A mixture of snow and sleet accumulations between 2 to 5 inches is expected over central to southern Arkansas. Ice accumulations around a quarter to one half of an inch are possible over southern Arkansas, with locally greater amounts near three quarters of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast, southwest, and western Arkansas. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 11:40AM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Little Rock AR

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 5:40 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills of 5 below to colder than 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast, southwest, and western Arkansas. * WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 to colder than 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 22 at 10:11AM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Little Rock AR

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 4:11 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and some sleet accumulations between 4 and 10 inches across northern sections...sleet and some snow accumulation of 1 to 4 inches over central sections...and sleet and ice accumulations around one to three quarters of an inch across far southern and southeast sections. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast, southwest, and western Arkansas. * WHEN...From noon Friday to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions across Arkansas can be found at www.idrivearkansas.com.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 11:46PM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Tulsa OK

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 5:46 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 6:15 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills between 5 below and 15 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 21 at 11:43PM CST until January 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Tulsa OK

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 5:43 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 5 and 10 inches with locally heavier amounts up to 15 inches and ice accumulations between a quarter and a half inch are possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Isolated power outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice. Travel will be severely impacted. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 22 at 11:02AM CST until January 25 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Tulsa OK

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 5:02 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 11:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. North of Interstate 40, mainly snow is expected, with total accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Blowing and drifting snow may occur. South of Interstate 40, mainly sleet is expected, mixing with snow and freezing rain. Total sleet and snow accumulations between 3 to 5 inches. Freezing rain of up to 0.25 inches may occur near the Red River. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...From noon Friday to Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous to near impossible travel conditions are expected areawide, with impacts likely to continue into next week given the forecasted snow and sleet amounts. Localized power outages may occur, especially near the Red River, where heavier icing is possible. Brutally cold temperatures will prevail through the weekend and into early next week. Warming shelters should be considered.

Preparations for a high impact winter storm should be ongoing and completed by early Friday. Ensure all required medicine and food supplies are secured. Avoid travel if possible from Friday evening through Sunday. In Arkansas, for the latest road conditions call 1-800-245-1672 or go to idrivearkansas.com. In Oklahoma, for the latest road conditions call 1-844-465-4997 or go to okRoads.org.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 11:02AM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Tulsa OK

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 5:02 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 11:15 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Do not spend extra time in the cold. Wear layers of warm clothes a hat, and gloves. Check on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.