KANSAS CITY — A winter storm will bring a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and what is expected to be quite a bit of snow - from a few inches to more than a foot!
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the Kansas City Metro, effective from Saturday evening through Sunday night.
Here’s what we can expect for the KC Metro:
Friday and Saturday morning: Conditions will remain dry, with chilly temperatures in the mid-30s on Friday. Saturday morning and early afternoon will also stay dry.
Saturday evening: A wintry mix of light freezing rain and sleet will begin to develop late in the afternoon, transitioning to more widespread precipitation by evening. Northern areas, such as St. Joseph, Cameron, and northern Missouri, are more likely to see snow.
Sunday morning: Freezing rain and sleet are expected to intensify, particularly south of I-70, with heavier snowfall developing in northern areas. Strong north winds gusting up to 35 mph will reduce visibility and create hazardous travel conditions.
Sunday afternoon and evening: Snow will become widespread, with accumulations expected to increase before tapering off by Sunday evening.