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Flurries, then much colder tonight; 1st significant snowstorm arrives Thursday

Travel not recommended Thursday, Friday
and last updated 2022-12-20 00:02:18-05

WEATHER HEADLINES

  • Flurries tonight, then breezy and freezing cold
  • Use Tuesday and Wednesday to travel and prepare for our first significant snow this season.
  • Winter Storm Watch: 6AM Thursday - 6PM Friday
  • Wind Chill Advisory: 12PM Thursday - 12PM Saturday

KANSAS CITY'S FORECAST

Tonight: A cold front produces a few flurries and kicks up some wind. Much colder by morning. Be careful. Residual moisture turns to ice. Wind: SE to NW 5-15 mph. Low: 22°

Tuesday: Most of the day remains cloudy while temperatures stay 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 boosts afternoon temperatures a bit. Still nowhere close to average. Wind: E then S 10 mph. Low: 17° High: 32°

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

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