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Will KC see record snowfall from the looming winter storm? Here’s a look at the numbers

A significant winter storm is threatening to dump between 5 and 9 inches of snow in the Kansas City area, and upwards of 14 inches across the state. But how will this storm stack up against previous record storms?

The record for heaviest snowfall in Kansas City stands at 24.2 inches from a multi-day storm that stretched from March 22 to 24, 1912, according to the National Weather Service in Kansas City. The normal annual snowfall in Kansas City is 18.2 inches.

Here’s a look at the snowiest storms in Kansas City’s history:

Here’s a look at Kansas City’s snowiest days:

Since 2000, here’s a look at the snowiest days in Kansas City:

The record for heaviest snowfall in Kansas City stands at 24.2 inches from a multi-day storm that stretched from March 22 to 24, 1912. The normal annual snowfall in Kansas City is 18.2 inches.
The record for heaviest snowfall in Kansas City stands at 24.2 inches from a multi-day storm that stretched from March 22 to 24, 1912. The normal annual snowfall in Kansas City is 18.2 inches. Robert A. Cronkleton

This story was originally published February 1, 2022 at 2:01 PM.

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Robert A. Cronkleton is a breaking news reporter for The Kansas City Star, covering crime, courts, transportation, weather and climate. He’s been at The Star for 36 years. His skills include multimedia and data reporting and video and audio editing. Support my work with a digital subscription
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