Winter Storm Warning issued ahead of midweek snowfall
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for all of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas ahead of heavy snowfall forecast to develop late Tuesday night and continue through Wednesday.
The Winter Storm Warning will go into effect from midnight Tuesday, Feb. 11 to 9 P.M. Wednesday, Feb. 12. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are anticipated across the warning area from the Iowa border southward to the Kansas City metro, encompassing the entire Highway 36 corridor.
Difficult travel conditions are expected through the warning period due to snow covered roadways and reduced visibility. Wednesday morning and evening commutes will likely be impacted by the hazardous conditions. Consider avoiding travel Wednesday if at all possible. If you must travel, do so with extreme caution and have extra supplies on hand.
Bitterly cold air is forecast to arrive Wednesday night through much of Thursday, resulting in minimal melting and a likely continuation of tough travel conditions.
