Station Name: Missouri River at Jefferson City, MO
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 535 feet

Nearest Address:
US Hwy 54
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Cole County

GPS Coordinates: 38.5871111, -92.1786389

Nearby Water Temperatures

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 1:31PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 1:31 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 4:45 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois and central, east central, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

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

Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 1:30PM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 1:30 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 4:30 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois and central, east central, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

The rapid accumulation of snow will make travel extremely difficult, if not impossible. If travel is necessary, be sure to exercise extreme caution. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Illinois, the latest road conditions can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. In Missouri, the latest road conditions can be obtained at traveler.modot.org/map or by calling 1-888-275-6636.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 5:02AM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 5:02 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 8:15 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois and central, east central, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

The rapid accumulation of snow will make travel extremely difficult, if not impossible. If travel is necessary, be sure to exercise extreme caution. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Illinois, the latest road conditions can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. In Missouri, the latest road conditions can be obtained at traveler.modot.org/map or by calling 1-888-275-6636.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 1:31PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 1:31 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 4:45 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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

Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 9:54AM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Springfield MO

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 9:54 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 13 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

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 23 at 9:23PM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Springfield MO

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 9:23 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 6:45 AM

* 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...Until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. * 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.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 1:25AM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Springfield MO

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:25 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 14 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

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 24 at 1:20AM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Springfield MO

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:20 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 18 below. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...Until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

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

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 6:10PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:10 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 2:15 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central and west central Missouri. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

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

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 3:16AM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 3:16 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central, north central, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 3:15AM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 3:15 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 17 below. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central and west central Missouri. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

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