I lived 1 hr N of K.C. about 25 yrs and then 250 mi S of there between Joplin and Springfield for 12 yrs.. In SW Mo usually 3 good snows, 5-6 in ea and couple of nights, might get down to single digits. Jan and Feb highs usually 30's, 40's. S.D it is North of Ne. and the week I spend there minis 20 every AM and highes about 10, coldest I ever been in my life!!! ha