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Winter storm hits Kansas City

Another round of winter weather has arrived in Kansas City, bringing with it ice, snow and wind gusts up to 35 mph. The storm has caused slick roads as well as school and office closures.

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Rain, sleet and snow are possible from a winter storm that will cut its way through the Midwest on Wednesday and Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

How much snow will fall in the Kansas City area is still uncertain. The heaviest snow is expected to fall in a narrow band stretching from the southwestern side of the Kansas City metro area to Moberly, Missouri, where 6 to 8 inches of snow is possible, according to the latest forecast.

Areas immediately north and south will see a few inches less while less than 3 inches of snow is expected across northwestern and far northern Missouri.

Here’s a look at what the data shows for the Kansas City area according to the latest forecast:

The data, which is used to demonstrate the level of uncertainties during winter storms, shows that the weather service is pretty certain that most in the Kansas City will see between 3 and 7 inches of snow.

For more on the latest forecast, see Snow, freezing rain, maybe thundersleet possible from winter snowstorm in Kansas City

This story was originally published February 16, 2022 at 8:38 AM.

Robert A. Cronkleton
The Kansas City Star
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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Winter storm hits Kansas City

Another round of winter weather has arrived in Kansas City, bringing with it ice, snow and wind gusts up to 35 mph. The storm has caused slick roads as well as school and office closures.