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How much snow will Kansas City get? Check out these charts with the latest storm data

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An impending winter storm is expected to blanket the Kansas City metro and areas to its north with several inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service in Kansas City.

The greatest snowfall totals are expected along and between the U.S. 36 highway corridor near St. Joseph and U.S. 50 highway corridor in the Kansas City area.

Between 4 and 7 inches are expected in the immediate Kansas City area while some areas north of the metro could see as much as 9 of snow.

A winter storm warning has been issued for the region as periods of moderate to heavy bands of snowfall are expected and travel could become very difficult. The snowstorm could create hazardous conditions for the morning or evening commutes, the weather service said.

Here’s a look at the latest forecast data for the Kansas City area on how much snow certain communities can expect from this snowstorm. Expected snowfall totals could change as the storm draws nearer.

Much of the Kansas City area can expect to see between 4 and 7 inches of snow from a prolonged winter storm that will pass through the region, according to data from the National Weather Service in Kansas City. Expected snowfall totals will change as the storm draws nearer.
Much of the Kansas City area can expect to see between 4 and 7 inches of snow from a prolonged winter storm that will pass through the region, according to data from the National Weather Service in Kansas City. Expected snowfall totals will change as the storm draws nearer. National Weather Service in Kansas City

The data shows that the weather service is pretty confident that most in the Kansas City area will see snow. The amount of snow varies on your location. Here’s a look at what the latest data is showing:

The greatest snowfall amounts are expected along and between the U.S. 36 highway corridor near St. Joseph and U.S. 50 highway corridor in the Kansas City area.
The greatest snowfall amounts are expected along and between the U.S. 36 highway corridor near St. Joseph and U.S. 50 highway corridor in the Kansas City area. National Weather Service in Kansas City

This story was originally published March 9, 2022 at 10:05 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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