Winter Weather — Benton, Missouri

2025-12-01 · Benton, Missouri

Event narrative

One inch of snowfall was estimated in portions of Benton County. County dispatch reported multiple slide off accidents in the county due to the light snow.

Wider weather episode

A storm system and brought the first light snowfall to the area during the morning. While total snowfall amounts were generally one inch or less, cold ground temperatures and Monday morning traffic allowed for several vehicular accidents and school closures.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1297389. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.