Flurries then much colder tonight 1st major snowstorm Thursday

Flurries, then much colder tonight; 1st major snowstorm Thursday

WEATHER HEADLINES

  • Thunderstorms tonight, then windy and freezing cold
  • Use Tuesday and Wednesday to travel and prepare for our first significant snow of the season.
  • Winter storm watch: Thursday 6 a.m. – Friday 6 p.m
  • Windchill Consultation: Thursday 12:00 p.m. – Saturday 12:00 p.m

FORECAST OF KANSAS CITY

This evening: A cold front creates a few thunderstorms and brings up some wind. Much colder in the morning. Be careful. Residual moisture turns to ice. Wind: SE to NW 5-15 mph. Low: 22°

Tuesday: It will remain cloudy for most of the day while temperatures remain well below average. Wind chills hover 10° colder than air temperature. Wind: N 10-20 mph. High: 27°

Wednesday: Not much sunshine expected. A southerly wind will raise afternoon temperatures somewhat. Far from average. Wind: E then S 10 mph. Low: 17° High: 32°

Thursday: Blowing snow, moderate at times, and gusty winds create dangerous conditions, especially when attempting to travel. Early snow accumulations hover around 4 to 6 inches. Temperatures drop from 32° at midnight to -4° at 8pm while the wind cools the tank down to -35°. Wind: NW 25-35mph, gusting 45-50mph. Low: -4° High: 32°

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