Winter Weather in Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Winter Weather January 21, 2026 · Cape Girardeau, Missouri

The wider storm

A light wintry mix developed during the early morning hours of the 21st across portions of southeast Missouri. Temperatures were highly variable across the region between 32-36 degrees, but colder ground temperatures allowed for areas of light freezing rain to develop before temperatures quickly warmed that day, resulting in slippery and icy conditions on roadways. Key Impacts: transportation delays.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1311642. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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