Back-to-back winter storms to bring snow to KC. Could third snow event be close behind?
A pair of winter storms will likely bring accumulating snow to the Kansas City area, with the possibility of more snow or a wintry mix of precipitation from a third weather system over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
The possibility of three winter storms has the National Weather Service in Kansas City asking if the metro and surrounding areas asking in a post on X, formerly Twitter: “Are y’all ready for a 3-peat?”
In advance of the inclement weather, Kansas City will see temperatures on the chilly side, reaching around 37 degrees Sunday afternoon. The metro typically sees temperatures of 42 degrees this time of year.
Overnight temperatures will dip into the mid-20s.
Temperatures will be similar on Monday, climbing to around 38 degrees.
Timing of first storm in KC area
Kansas City should expect mostly quiet weather through most of the day Monday, the weather service said.
The first possibility of snow is expected late Monday into early Tuesday.
“Accumulations are expected to mostly stay below 2 inches across the area,” the weather service said. Recent runs of forecast models have become less bullish about this snow event.
“This event is expected to impact Tuesday morning commute so please plan accordingly,” the weather service said.
The snow is expected to move out of the area by early afternoon.
“Unfortunately, this is just the opening act for a much more significant snowfall event late Tuesday into early Wednesday,” the weather service said.
Stronger, more significant snowfall expected with second storm
The following winter storm system will be stronger, approaching from the southwest and drawing upon a wealth of moisture from the Gulf, the weather service said.
The storm is expected to bring significant snow early Wednesday through early Thursday, the weather service said.
“This system is expected to be strong, with the potential for 5-10 inches of snow across much of the area,” the weather service said. “Locally higher amounts cannot be ruled out.”
The National Blend of Models, which combines data from multiple forecast models, indicates that there’s a 75% chance that the Kansas City metro and surrounding areas could see a foot or less of snow.
The weather service said there is moderate to high confidence in accumulating and impactful snow, but the confidence in the snow amounts is low to moderate.
The morning and evening commutes are expected to be “significantly impacted.”
Could more snow be on the way?
Temperatures are expected to plummet Tuesday through Thursday, dropping 15 to 20 degrees colder than seasonal averages, the weather service said.
The coldest morning is expected to be Thursday, with temperatures in the single digits.
Temperatures will be in the upper 20s Tuesday and low 20s Wednesday and Thursday. Overnight temperatures will be in the teens Tuesday and single digits Wednesday and Thursday.
Friday will be warmer, but temperatures will struggle to climb a few degrees above freezing.
“The pattern stays active as another system moves through the area late Friday into Saturday giving us another chance for mixed (wintry) precipitation,” the weather service said. “However there is low confidence in this forecast being this far out.”
This story was originally published February 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM.
