Winter is staying: Overnight storm could bring up to 6 inches of snow to Kansas City
Kansas City knows the routine by now: Another round of snow is headed for the area.
A winter storm is expected to drop between 4 to 6 inches of snow along and south of Interstate 70 through the Kansas City area late Saturday night through Sunday morning. Areas north of I-70 are expected to receive less snow.
The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill issued a winter weather advisory for counties south of Missouri Highway 136, which includes the Kansas City area, starting at 9 p.m. and lasting until noon on Sunday. St. Joseph, Chillicothe, Topeka and Lawrence will also be affected by this storm.
Ryan Cutter, a meteorologist for the weather service, said Kansas City might see snowflakes starting around midnight. By 2 to 3 a.m., snow is expected to start accumulating on the roads, potentially causing travel difficulties.
The heaviest band of snow is supposed come between 4 to 7 a.m. followed by light snow in the late morning, Cutter said.
Blowing snow is expected to reduce visibility during the overnight hours.
The Missouri Department of Transportation has issued a “no travel advisory” during the winter storm, warning motorists to avoid driving. Crews will work overnight during the height of the snow storm to clear interstates and major roadways, Lynelle Luther, Kansas City district maintenance engineer, said Friday.
In Kansas, the department of transportation said plows would be out on the highways throughout the night, and said those who need to travel late Saturday and early Sunday should plan ahead and drive slowly.
While the snow could cause some problems for drivers, Cutter said Kansas City is expected to see “dry, fluffy snow,” hopefully making it easier to push aside and remove with a shovel, he said.
This winter storm will bring freezing temperatures with it. Sunday’s prediction is for a high of 18 degrees. Monday morning will be especially cold with a minimum temperature of zero in the Kansas City, with wind chills making temperatures feel like 12 below zero.
This story was originally published March 2, 2019 at 9:15 AM.
