Missouri in winter is unpredictable, to say the least. Snow, rain, ice, sleet, hail, or sun...it's all possible. We can, and often do, experience all four seasons in a single 24-hour stretch. On the other hand, when the temperature drops and things freeze, you can see some pretty amazing sights unique to any other time. Here are a few times the ice and snow added a new perspective, showing off the true magic of winter in Missouri.
1. Geese at Twin Lakes, Columbia
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Beautiful contrast of the geese with the cold, dreary lake and bare trees. Winters in Missouri might be brutal sometimes, but they sure are gorgeous.
2. Tangle of Trees, Ozarks
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The snow causes the trees to blend together so you can't tell which limbs belong to which tree. Isn't winter in MO simply spellbinding?
3. Icy fence near Kingsville
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Everything frozen makes it look other-worldly. Capturing these winter moments with our camera is one of the best things to do in Missouri in winter.
4. Iced Berries, St. Louis
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Caught at the pinnacle of ripeness.
5. Missouri River
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As beautiful as it is, it still makes me cold just looking at it.
6. A dog named Darby in Tower Grove Park, St. Louis during...
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If you're wondering what winters in Missouri are like, just go on a stroll through Tower Grove Park after it snows.
and after a winter storm.
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Beautiful and obviously obedient Darby. Good dog, great pic.
7. Frozen Trees at Cape Fair
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I don't think I'd want to take a walk through there, but it's pretty to look at.
8. Ice Missouri Winter
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Nature's own ice sculpture.
9. Ballwin Geese
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Gorgeous! Winter in Missouri promises so many picture-perfect moments (and unbelievable photos).
10. Frozen Water Fountain, Tower Grove Park, St. Louis
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Hmmm. Not sure what happened here.
11. Ice in Cape Girardeau
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Interesting formations. Have you been to Cape Girardeau, one of the best winter towns in Missouri, during the coldest months of the year?
12. Behind the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City
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A walk between the frozen trees...
13. Liberty Bend Conservation Area, Liberty
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Definitely don't try to walk on this partially frozen water.
14. Frozen Brook, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis
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Interesting perspective. One of the best things to do in Missouri in winter (or any time of the year)? A visit to Missouri Botanical Garden.
15. Snowy Sunday in Columbia
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Completely surrounded by beautiful white. Sometimes there's nothing better on a winter day in Missouri than going for a relaxing stroll.
16. Cooley Lake, Missouri City
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Amazing!
What are your favorite photos of winter in Missouri? Which of these photos of Missouri in winter do you like best? Do you dread or love winter? Have any amazing "frozen" photos? Share in the comments below. Ready to get outdoors and embrace the magic of winter? Set off on one of the best winter hikes in Missouri. You can find all of the best hiking trails in Missouri on AllTrails.
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