How long will it take for the new snowfall to melt in the Kansas City area?
Between 2 and 4 inches of snow fell in the Kansas City area in the early hours of Wednesday, Feb. 12.
While a relatively small amount compared to January’s record-breaking totals that stuck around for more than a week, Missouri and Kansas residents still have to deal with the snow.
For those wondering when the soggy wet stuff will be gone or how much time they have to sled, this is when you can expect the snow to melt.
Brent Pesel, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Kansas City, said the snow will melt faster when the air temperature is above freezing. But temperatures aren’t expected to rise above 32 degrees until midday Friday to Saturday morning.
Pesel said that by the time temperatures dip again Saturday, “I imagine some of the areas that got on the lower end of the snow totals probably could see everything melt off.”
This includes Platte County, Weston and Independence, according to preliminary NWS snowfall totals.
But additional snow Saturday could stop the melting, though the NWS does not expect it to accumulate.
Lucky for drivers, plowing and road treatments can help clear the streets before the temperature warms up.
Have more questions about weather in the Kansas City area? Ask the Service Journalism team at kcq@kcstar.com.
