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The Lake of the Ozarks is a beloved summer destination, but in the winter, the little towns and roads nestled around the Lake have a special appeal that many summer visitors don't get to see. Here's a peek around the Lake area under this week's snow & Arctic chill.
The Lake froze over this week—a rare, though not unprecedented, event. Erick McDaniel took his drone up, and got these amazing photos. Brrrr!
![City Of Eldon Tornado Damage [PHOTOS]](https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/lakeexpo.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/b0/fb09f848-7d83-11e9-b0d6-ef64bb057e7d/5ce6de9db5ed8.image.jpg?crop=933%2C933%2C233%2C0)
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photos courtesy of Encore Department Store, via Facebook Page (located 330 E. Capitol Avenue Jefferson City, Mo.)
![Flooding Across Morgan County, Missouri [PHOTOS]](https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/lakeexpo.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/ad/dad1eb0a-7963-11e8-9982-b7c2d1f585ac/5b327391739df.image.jpg?crop=720%2C720%2C120%2C0)
Photography Courtesy of Morgan County 911 Emergency Management
![It's Cold, But The Lake Sure Looks Lovely After A Snowstorm [PHOTOS]](https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/lakeexpo.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/44/d446fbdc-fa41-11e7-9013-b308b0c78359/5a5d2865e4ea6.image.jpg?crop=800%2C800%2C200%2C0)
The weekend brought a few inches of snow to the Lake of the Ozarks -- the most we've seen this winter so far. It was just enough to turn the Lake into a white winter wonderland. If we can't go out on the water, this is at least a nice way to look at it...
A fierce storm that spawned an EF-1 tornado in the Lake of the Ozarks area damaged docks, homes, buildings and trees on Monday night.
A multi-day ice storm wreaked havoc on Lake-area roads... and driveways... and power lines. But amid the chaos, local photographer David Dilks, of Lake Shots Photography, found beauty...
Waterfront bars, restaurants, resorts and marinas that epitomize so much of the Lake experience for visitors and residents at Lake of the Ozarks found themselves under water for the second time in 2015.
The Shootout action wasn't limited to the race course. A sea of boats filled the Grand Glaize Arm as spectators gathered on the water to watch some of the fastest boats in the country make their runs.Take another look at the Shootout flotilla on Sunday, Aug. 30!Photos by Lake Shots Photograp…
![The 2026 Shootout Crowd [GALLERY II]](https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/lakeexpo.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/33/033f17e5-9431-46f0-8c6b-dc0b87945402/6a9603d4cd079.image.jpg?crop=1175%2C1175%2C294%2C0)
Thousands of boaters packed the Grand Glaize Arm this weekend for the 2026 Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, creating the massive flotilla that has become part of the experience.
![Shootout Poker Run From Above! Boats & Crews Pack The Lake [GALLERY II]](https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/lakeexpo.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/57/d57ed698-a3bd-412f-82a1-ec392ad4daee/6a95e86beb162.preview.jpg?crop=1175%2C1175%2C294%2C0)
The Shootout Poker Run brought boaters from across the country to Lake of the Ozarks last Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, for one of the biggest events of the summer.
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The Shootout Poker Run brought boaters from across the country to Lake of the Ozarks last Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, for one of the biggest events of the summer.
Super Cat Fest added some red, white, and blue to the Lake on Thursday with its Freedom Run, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.
The 2026 Lake of the Ozarks Shootout officially got underway Wednesday night with the annual Street Party on the Bagnell Dam Strip. Powerboats lined the Strip as thousands of fans walked among the race boats, met teams, checked out vendors, and soaked in the excitement ahead of Shootout weekend.
Excited for Shootout weekend? Get ready for the action with a look back at some of our favorite moments from years past. From high-speed runs and massive crowds to the boats, racers, and fans that have made the Shootout a tradition for 38 years, flip through these past galleries to get in th…
Boaters made the most of another summer weekend at Lake of the Ozarks! From the Performance Boat Run to tubers, PWCs, and plenty of cruising, there was no shortage of action on the water.
![Sunny Skies & Packed Waterways Mark Memorial Day Weekend At The Lake [PHOTOS]](https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/lakeexpo.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/84/484289d9-a42b-4e08-aad0-3bf19add5648/6a18ad3e1ad74.preview.jpg?crop=1000%2C1000%2C250%2C0)
With near-perfect weather across the holiday weekend, the Lake was buzzing with activity as vacationers filled waterfront rentals, restaurants, resorts, and marinas. Local business owners called it a strong start to the 2026 season, with busy gas docks, crowded waterfront spots, and thousand…
![Treasure Hunters Take Over Captain Ron’s for Pirates Plunder 2026 [PHOTOS]](https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/lakeexpo.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/72/c72a9b67-becb-477a-a575-58243d88fda9/6a024ba51b576.image.jpg?crop=1013%2C1013%2C393%2C0)
Hundreds of young pirates hit the sand at Captain Ron’s on Saturday, May 9, for the annual Pirates Plunder Treasure Hunt at Lake of the Ozarks.
![Charity, Costumes & Chilly Reactions At The Lake Of The Ozarks Polar Plunge [PHOTOS]](https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/lakeexpo.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/4e/74e0b8d2-3d03-4b90-96ff-eed231e02296/69ab49e13f37e.preview.jpg?crop=1175%2C1175%2C294%2C0)
Over 200 people participated in the 31st Annual Lake of the Ozarks Polar Plunge on Feb. 28, 2026. While the day was overcast and warmer than usual, the water was still quite chilly — just look at their faces!
Guests dressed in their best ‘50s flair filled the Regalia Hotel and Convention Center for the 24th Annual “Sock Hop” CADV Brunch in Lake Ozark.
Boaters took to the water Saturday for one of the Lake’s favorite traditions — the Fall Harbor Hop. From Neon Taco to Bear Bottom Resort, participants cruised across more than 40 waterfront stops, collecting cards and competing for the best poker hand. The day brought sunshine and calm water…
