Winter Weather — Franklin, Missouri

2025-12-01 · Franklin, Missouri

Event narrative

Snow covered roads led to multiple accidents. Although only 2 to 3 inches of snow was reported, accidents caused several injuries and road closures led to long traffic delays.

Wider weather episode

Snow began during the mid morning hours on Monday, December 1, just 2 days after a much heavier snow fell on November 29. Although total snowfall amount were only a couple of inches, snowfall rates were briefly heavy and the temperature was very cold leading to a quick accumulation on roadways. The snow arrived earlier than expected leading many people caught off guard by its arrival. A rapid increase in traffic volume occurred just as roadways had become snow covered and slippery. Numerous accidents occurred leading to many road closures. Some were reportedly stuck in traffic for several hours.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1305218. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.