Alert archive / Missouri / Winter Storm Warnings in 2019

Winter Storm Warning 4, NWS Kansas City, MO

December 15, 201916 counties in Missouri; 5 counties in Kansas

NWS Kansas City, MO issued this winter storm warning at Dec 15, 2019, 3:05 AM CST for 16 counties in Missouri; 5 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Dec 15, 2019, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 21 hr. 50 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Dec 15, 2019, 3:05 AM CST (09:05 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 15, 2019, 6:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 16, 2019, 2:50 AM CST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Kansas City, MO
All 21 counties

Johnson County, KS, Leavenworth County, KS, Linn County, KS, Miami County, KS, Wyandotte County, KS, Bates County, MO, Carroll County, MO, Cass County, MO, Chariton County, MO, Clay County, MO, Cooper County, MO, Henry County, MO, Howard County, MO, Jackson County, MO, Johnson County, MO, Lafayette County, MO, Pettis County, MO, Platte County, MO, Randolph County, MO, Ray County, MO, Saline County, MO

The radar

The Pleasant Hill radar (KEAX), 33 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:04 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Dec 15, 1:30 PM CSTSNOW 5.51 Ene Louisburg, KS
Dec 15, 3:15 PM CSTSNOW 5.13 W Centerview, MO
Dec 15, 3:16 PM CSTSNOW 5.51 E Lee'S Summit, MO
Dec 15, 3:19 PM CSTSNOW 54 S Kansas City, MO
Dec 15, 3:20 PM CSTSNOW 51 S Stanley, KS
Dec 15, 3:20 PM CSTSNOW 5Harrisonville, MO
Dec 15, 3:20 PM CSTSNOW 65 E Clare, KS
Dec 15, 3:21 PM CSTSNOW 61 N Pleasant Hill, MORETIRED NWS EMPLOYEE.
Dec 15, 3:24 PM CSTSNOW 41 Sse Overland Park, KS
Dec 15, 3:24 PM CSTSNOW 44 E Independence, MO
Dec 15, 3:27 PM CSTSNOW 2.3Moberly, MO
Dec 15, 3:30 PM CSTSNOW 42 S Lake Quivira, KS
Dec 15, 3:30 PM CSTSNOW 4.51 Sw Leawood, KS
Dec 15, 3:30 PM CSTSNOW 5Holden, MO
Dec 15, 3:41 PM CSTSNOW 51 Nnw Maywood, KS
Dec 15, 3:46 PM CSTSNOW 4.33 W Stanley, KS
Dec 15, 3:53 PM CSTSNOW 7Pleasant Hill, MO
Dec 15, 3:54 PM CSTSNOW 4.1Basehor, KS
Dec 15, 3:59 PM CSTSNOW 3.71 S Oaks, MO
Dec 15, 4:00 PM CSTSNOW 6Wellington, MO
Dec 15, 5:03 PM CSTSNOW 3.5Parkville, MO
Dec 15, 5:17 PM CSTSNOW 6Warrensburg, MO
Dec 15, 5:27 PM CSTSNOW 5.51 Ne Blue Springs, MO
Dec 15, 5:28 PM CSTSNOW 7Lee'S Summit, MO
Dec 15, 5:30 PM CSTSNOW 7.71 Wnw Raymore, MO
Dec 15, 5:32 PM CSTSNOW 5.82 Wnw Clare, KS
Dec 15, 5:36 PM CSTSNOW 5.51 Nnw Maywood, KS
Dec 15, 6:00 PM CSTSNOW 41 Ene Weatherby Lake, MO
Dec 15, 6:09 PM CSTSNOW 8Pleasant Hill, MO
Dec 15, 6:16 PM CSTSNOW 3Moberly, MO
Dec 15, 6:31 PM CSTSNOW 5.4Blue Springs, MO
Dec 15, 7:00 PM CSTSNOW 6.51 Nw Lake Winnebago, MO
Dec 15, 7:07 PM CSTSNOW 4.61 Sse Oaks, MO
Dec 15, 7:14 PM CSTSNOW 3.5Richmond, MO
Dec 15, 7:46 PM CSTSNOW 41 Nne Lake Waukomis, MO
Dec 15, 7:47 PM CSTSNOW 7Concordia, MO
Dec 15, 7:54 PM CSTSNOW 5.2Leavenworth, KS
Dec 15, 7:55 PM CSTSNOW 5.5Grain Valley, MO
Dec 15, 7:55 PM CSTSNOW 62 Ne Independence, MO
Dec 15, 7:55 PM CSTSNOW 7Peculiar, MO
Dec 15, 7:56 PM CSTSNOW 7.5Spring Hill, KS
Dec 15, 7:57 PM CSTSNOW 5.21 N Liberty, MO
Dec 15, 7:57 PM CSTSNOW 8Greenwood, MO
Dec 15, 8:02 PM CSTSNOW 9Kingsville, MO
Dec 15, 8:03 PM CSTSNOW 5.3Westwood, KS
Dec 15, 8:04 PM CSTSNOW 5Wellington, MO
Dec 15, 8:05 PM CSTSNOW 7Belton, MO
Dec 15, 8:06 PM CSTSNOW 6Bucyrus, KS
Dec 15, 8:34 PM CSTSNOW 5Carrollton, MO
Dec 15, 9:06 PM CSTSNOW 4.5Excelsior Springs, MO

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Topeka, KS (KTOP), launched 00:00Z, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 146 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Topeka, KS at 00:00Z on 2019-12-15Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Topeka, KS at 00:00Z on 2019-12-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 17 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1006 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
60 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
17 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
109 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

959 
WWUS43 KEAX 150905
WSWEAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
305 AM CST Sun Dec 15 2019

...Winter Storm to Impact the Region Sunday through Monday...

KSZ057-060-103>105-MOZ028-029-037-043-053-152200-
/O.UPG.KEAX.WW.Y.0019.191215T1500Z-191217T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KEAX.WS.W.0004.191215T1200Z-191217T0000Z/
Miami-Linn KS-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-Johnson KS-Platte-Clay-
Jackson-Cass-Bates-
Including the cities of Paola, Osawatomie, Louisburg, Pleasanton,
La Cygne, Mound City, Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Lansing, 
Kansas City Kansas, Overland Park, Stanley, Olathe, Shawnee, 
Lenexa, Parkville, Platte City, Riverside, Weatherby Lake, 
Weston, Gladstone, Liberty, Excelsior Springs, Kansas City, 
Independence, Belton, Raymore, Harrisonville, Pleasant Hill, 
Butler, Adrian, and Rich Hill
305 AM CST Sun Dec 15 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 5 to 7 inches and ice accumulations of around 
  one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and west 
  central Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Hazardous road
  conditions are likely both Sunday and Monday. High snow rates
  may lead to quickly diminishing visibility and rapidly
  accumulating snowfall amounts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MOZ030-038-044-045-054-152200-
/O.UPG.KEAX.WW.Y.0019.191215T1500Z-191217T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KEAX.WS.W.0004.191215T1500Z-191217T0600Z/
Ray-Lafayette-Johnson MO-Pettis-Henry-
Including the cities of Richmond, Lawson, Odessa, Higginsville, 
Lexington, Concordia, Warrensburg, Sedalia, Clinton, and Windsor
305 AM CST Sun Dec 15 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 5 to 7 inches and ice accumulations of around 
  one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Ray, Lafayette, Johnson MO, Pettis and Henry Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to midnight CST Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Hazardous road
  conditions are likely both Sunday and Monday. High snow rates
  may lead to quickly diminishing visibility and rapidly
  accumulating snowfall amounts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MOZ031>033-039-040-046-152200-
/O.UPG.KEAX.WS.A.0006.191215T1500Z-191217T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEAX.WS.W.0004.191215T1500Z-191217T0600Z/
Carroll-Chariton-Randolph-Saline-Howard-Cooper-
Including the cities of Carrollton, Salisbury, Brunswick, 
Keytesville, Moberly, Marshall, Fayette, Glasgow, New Franklin, 
and Boonville
305 AM CST Sun Dec 15 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 5 to 7 inches and ice accumulations of a light
  glaze.

* WHERE...Portions of central and north central Missouri.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to midnight CST Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Hazardous road
  conditions are likely both Sunday and Monday. High snow rates
  may lead to quickly diminishing visibility and rapidly
  accumulating snowfall amounts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MOZ007-008-014>017-022>025-152200-
/O.UPG.KEAX.WS.A.0006.191215T1500Z-191217T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KEAX.WW.Y.0019.191215T1500Z-191217T0600Z/
Putnam-Schuyler-Daviess-Grundy-Sullivan-Adair-Caldwell-Livingston-
Linn MO-Macon-
Including the cities of Unionville, Lancaster, Queen City, 
Greentop, Downing, Glenwood, Gallatin, Jamesport, Trenton, Milan,
Green City, Kirksville, Hamilton, Braymer, Polo, Breckenridge, 
Chillicothe, Brookfield, Marceline, Macon, and La Plata
305 AM CST Sun Dec 15 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to midnight CST Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Hazardous road
  conditions are likely both Sunday and Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

KSZ025-102-MOZ001>006-011>013-020-021-152200-
/O.EXT.KEAX.WW.Y.0019.191215T1200Z-191217T0000Z/
Atchison KS-Doniphan-Atchison MO-Nodaway-Worth-Gentry-Harrison-
Mercer-Holt-Andrew-De Kalb-Buchanan-Clinton-
Including the cities of Atchison, Wathena, Elwood, Troy, 
Highland, Tarkio, Rockport, Fairfax, Maryville, Grant City, 
Albany, Stanberry, King City, Bethany, Princeton, Mercer, 
Mound City, Oregon, Maitland, Forest City, Craig, Savannah, 
Country Club Villa, Maysville, Stewartsville, Osborn, Union Star,
Clarksdale, St. Joseph Airport, St. Joseph, Cameron, Plattsburg, 
and Lathrop
305 AM CST Sun Dec 15 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kansas and north central and 
  northwest Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Hazardous road
  conditions are likely both Sunday and Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
337 
WWUS43 KEAX 151511
WSWEAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
911 AM CST Sun Dec 15 2019

...Winter Storm to Impact the Region Today through Monday...

KSZ057-060-103>105-MOZ028-029-037-043-053-152315-
/O.CON.KEAX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-191217T0000Z/
Miami-Linn KS-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-Johnson KS-Platte-Clay-
Jackson-Cass-Bates-
Including the cities of Paola, Osawatomie, Louisburg, Pleasanton,
La Cygne, Mound City, Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Lansing, 
Kansas City Kansas, Overland Park, Stanley, Olathe, Shawnee, 
Lenexa, Parkville, Platte City, Riverside, Weatherby Lake, 
Weston, Gladstone, Liberty, Excelsior Springs, Kansas City, 
Independence, Belton, Raymore, Harrisonville, Pleasant Hill, 
Butler, Adrian, and Rich Hill
911 AM CST Sun Dec 15 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 7 inches and ice accumulations of around 
  one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and west 
  central Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Hazardous road 
  conditions are likely both Sunday and Monday. High snow rates 
  may lead to quickly diminishing visibility and rapidly 
  accumulating snowfall amounts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MOZ030>033-038>040-044>046-054-152315-
/O.CON.KEAX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-191217T0600Z/
Ray-Carroll-Chariton-Randolph-Lafayette-Saline-Howard-Johnson MO-
Pettis-Cooper-Henry-
Including the cities of Richmond, Lawson, Carrollton, Salisbury, 
Brunswick, Keytesville, Moberly, Odessa, Higginsville, Lexington,
Concordia, Marshall, Fayette, Glasgow, New Franklin, Warrensburg,
Sedalia, Boonville, Clinton, and Windsor
911 AM CST Sun Dec 15 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 7 inches and ice accumulations of around 
  one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Ray, Lafayette, Johnson MO, Pettis and Henry Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to midnight CST Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Hazardous road 
  conditions are likely both Sunday and Monday. High snow rates 
  may lead to quickly diminishing visibility and rapidly 
  accumulating snowfall amounts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

KSZ025-102-MOZ001>006-011>013-020-021-152315-
/O.CON.KEAX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-191217T0000Z/
Atchison KS-Doniphan-Atchison MO-Nodaway-Worth-Gentry-Harrison-
Mercer-Holt-Andrew-De Kalb-Buchanan-Clinton-
Including the cities of Atchison, Wathena, Elwood, Troy, 
Highland, Tarkio, Rockport, Fairfax, Maryville, Grant City, 
Albany, Stanberry, King City, Bethany, Princeton, Mercer, 
Mound City, Oregon, Maitland, Forest City, Craig, Savannah, 
Country Club Villa, Maysville, Stewartsville, Osborn, Union Star,
Clarksdale, St. Joseph Airport, St. Joseph, Cameron, Plattsburg, 
and Lathrop
911 AM CST Sun Dec 15 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kansas and north central and 
  northwest Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Hazardous road 
  conditions are likely both Sunday and Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MOZ007-008-014>017-022>025-152315-
/O.CON.KEAX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-191217T0600Z/
Putnam-Schuyler-Daviess-Grundy-Sullivan-Adair-Caldwell-Livingston-
Linn MO-Macon-
Including the cities of Unionville, Lancaster, Queen City, 
Greentop, Downing, Glenwood, Gallatin, Jamesport, Trenton, Milan,
Green City, Kirksville, Hamilton, Braymer, Polo, Breckenridge, 
Chillicothe, Brookfield, Marceline, Macon, and La Plata
911 AM CST Sun Dec 15 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to midnight CST Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Hazardous road 
  conditions are likely both Sunday and Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Kurtz
841 
WWUS43 KEAX 152043
WSWEAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
243 PM CST Sun Dec 15 2019

...Winter Storm to Impact the Region through Monday...

KSZ057-060-103>105-MOZ028-029-037-043-053-160600-
/O.CON.KEAX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-191217T0000Z/
Miami-Linn KS-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-Johnson KS-Platte-Clay-
Jackson-Cass-Bates-
Including the cities of Paola, Osawatomie, Louisburg, Pleasanton,
La Cygne, Mound City, Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Lansing, 
Kansas City Kansas, Overland Park, Stanley, Olathe, Shawnee, 
Lenexa, Parkville, Platte City, Riverside, Weatherby Lake, 
Weston, Gladstone, Liberty, Excelsior Springs, Kansas City, 
Independence, Belton, Raymore, Harrisonville, Pleasant Hill, 
Butler, Adrian, and Rich Hill
243 PM CST Sun Dec 15 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 7 inches and ice accumulations of around 
  one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and west 
  central Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS... Hazardous road conditions have been reported and will
  continue through Monday. Periods of high snow rates may lead to
  quickly diminishing visibility and rapidly accumulating 
  snowfall amounts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MOZ030>033-038>040-044>046-054-160600-
/O.CON.KEAX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-191217T0600Z/
Ray-Carroll-Chariton-Randolph-Lafayette-Saline-Howard-Johnson MO-
Pettis-Cooper-Henry-
Including the cities of Richmond, Lawson, Carrollton, Salisbury, 
Brunswick, Keytesville, Moberly, Odessa, Higginsville, Lexington,
Concordia, Marshall, Fayette, Glasgow, New Franklin, Warrensburg,
Sedalia, Boonville, Clinton, and Windsor
243 PM CST Sun Dec 15 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 7 inches and ice accumulations of around 
  one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Ray, Lafayette, Johnson MO, Pettis and Henry Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to midnight CST Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous road conditions have been reported and will
  continue through Monday. Periods of high snow rates may lead to
  quickly diminishing visibility and rapidly accumulating snowfall
  amounts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

KSZ025-102-MOZ001>006-011>013-020-021-160600-
/O.CON.KEAX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-191217T0000Z/
Atchison KS-Doniphan-Atchison MO-Nodaway-Worth-Gentry-Harrison-
Mercer-Holt-Andrew-De Kalb-Buchanan-Clinton-
Including the cities of Atchison, Wathena, Elwood, Troy, 
Highland, Tarkio, Rockport, Fairfax, Maryville, Grant City, 
Albany, Stanberry, King City, Bethany, Princeton, Mercer, 
Mound City, Oregon, Maitland, Forest City, Craig, Savannah, 
Country Club Villa, Maysville, Stewartsville, Osborn, Union Star,
Clarksdale, St. Joseph Airport, St. Joseph, Cameron, Plattsburg, 
and Lathrop
243 PM CST Sun Dec 15 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kansas and north central and 
  northwest Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Hazardous road
  conditions are likely through Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MOZ007-008-014>017-022>025-160600-
/O.CON.KEAX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-191217T0600Z/
Putnam-Schuyler-Daviess-Grundy-Sullivan-Adair-Caldwell-Livingston-
Linn MO-Macon-
Including the cities of Unionville, Lancaster, Queen City, 
Greentop, Downing, Glenwood, Gallatin, Jamesport, Trenton, Milan,
Green City, Kirksville, Hamilton, Braymer, Polo, Breckenridge, 
Chillicothe, Brookfield, Marceline, Macon, and La Plata
243 PM CST Sun Dec 15 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to midnight CST Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Hazardous road
  conditions are likely through Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Kurtz
925 
WWUS43 KEAX 160850
WSWEAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
250 AM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

...Light to Moderate Snow to Continue through Monday Evening...

KSZ057-060-103>105-MOZ028-029-037-043-053-162200-
/O.CAN.KEAX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-191217T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KEAX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-191217T0000Z/
Miami-Linn KS-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-Johnson KS-Platte-Clay-
Jackson-Cass-Bates-
Including the cities of Paola, Osawatomie, Louisburg, Pleasanton,
La Cygne, Mound City, Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Lansing, 
Kansas City Kansas, Overland Park, Stanley, Olathe, Shawnee, 
Lenexa, Parkville, Platte City, Riverside, Weatherby Lake, 
Weston, Gladstone, Liberty, Excelsior Springs, Kansas City, 
Independence, Belton, Raymore, Harrisonville, Pleasant Hill, 
Butler, Adrian, and Rich Hill
250 AM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and west 
  central Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Hazardous road
  conditions are likely through Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MOZ030>033-038>040-044>046-054-162200-
/O.CAN.KEAX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-191217T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KEAX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-191217T0600Z/
Ray-Carroll-Chariton-Randolph-Lafayette-Saline-Howard-Johnson MO-
Pettis-Cooper-Henry-
Including the cities of Richmond, Lawson, Carrollton, Salisbury, 
Brunswick, Keytesville, Moberly, Odessa, Higginsville, Lexington,
Concordia, Marshall, Fayette, Glasgow, New Franklin, Warrensburg,
Sedalia, Boonville, Clinton, and Windsor
250 AM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central and west central 
  Missouri.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Hazardous road
  conditions are likely through Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

KSZ025-102-MOZ001>006-011>013-020-161000-
/O.CAN.KEAX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-191217T0000Z/
Atchison KS-Doniphan-Atchison MO-Nodaway-Worth-Gentry-Harrison-
Mercer-Holt-Andrew-De Kalb-Buchanan-
Including the cities of Atchison, Wathena, Elwood, Troy, 
Highland, Tarkio, Rockport, Fairfax, Maryville, Grant City, 
Albany, Stanberry, King City, Bethany, Princeton, Mercer, 
Mound City, Oregon, Maitland, Forest City, Craig, Savannah, 
Country Club Villa, Maysville, Stewartsville, Osborn, Union Star,
Clarksdale, St. Joseph Airport, and St. Joseph
250 AM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Light snow is possible through Monday evening, though greatest
impacts and accumulations will remain further south and east. 
Therefore, the Winter Weather Advisory is cancelled.

$$

MOZ007-008-014>016-161000-
/O.CAN.KEAX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-191217T0600Z/
Putnam-Schuyler-Daviess-Grundy-Sullivan-
Including the cities of Unionville, Lancaster, Queen City, 
Greentop, Downing, Glenwood, Gallatin, Jamesport, Trenton, Milan,
and Green City
250 AM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Light snow is possible through Monday evening, though greatest
impacts and accumulations will remain further south and east. 
Therefore, the Winter Weather Advisory is cancelled.

$$

MOZ021-162200-
/O.CON.KEAX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-191217T0000Z/
Clinton-
Including the cities of Cameron, Plattsburg, and Lathrop
250 AM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 1 to 2
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kansas and north central and 
  northwest Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Hazardous road 
  conditions are likely through Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MOZ017-022>025-162200-
/O.CON.KEAX.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-191217T0600Z/
Adair-Caldwell-Livingston-Linn MO-Macon-
Including the cities of Kirksville, Hamilton, Braymer, Polo, 
Breckenridge, Chillicothe, Brookfield, Marceline, Macon, 
and La Plata
250 AM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 1 to 2
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to midnight CST Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Hazardous road 
  conditions are likely through Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Kansas City, MO wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Dec 14, 11:25 PM CST, 3 hours 40 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 14, 11:25 PM CST, 3 hours 40 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
1125 PM CST Sat Dec 14 2019

.Discussion...
Issued at 320 PM CST SAT DEC 14 2019

Primary forecast focus is on the Sunday-Monday Winter Storm.

Key Messages...

1. Two rounds of winter weather are expected Sunday into Monday. The
first will develop through the morning and increase into the
afternoon, Sunday. Light snow is expected to gradually develop
through the course of the day. Around sunset, expect a lull in
activity, with instances of freezing drizzle becoming a concern for
locations across central Missouri, the northern Ozarks and southwest
into southeast Kansas. Through the early morning, hours, snow
chances will increase across the region, through Monday morning, as
the second round commences.

2. At the moment, a wide swath of 1 to 4 inches of snow is currently
expected across eastern Kansas and across most of northern and
central Missouri. Locally higher amounts up to 5 inches are possible
with the greatest amounts, up to 6 inches in central and eastern
Missouri. Minor ice accumulations are possible into southeast Kansas
and southern Missouri, along the Ozark Plateau. A few hundredths
cannot be ruled out.

3. Confidence/concerns: Subtle differences in the track of the low
pressure centers as they move across Sunday and Monday continue to
make it a significant challenge to lock down where the heaviest snow
bands will set up. Overall, it's looking like the heaviest snow will
fall somewhere from Mid-Missouri to the east, but even a 20 mile
shift in the low could have significant impact.

4. Regardless of snow amounts, impacts to travel could be
significant in many areas. Remember to slow down and give yourself
plenty of time to get to your destination.

Technical Discussion...

An open short wave trough crossing Bitterroot range, currently
visible on WV, will continue to advance east and southeast overnight
into early Sunday. Ahead of this trough, an area of broad ascent
will exist on the northeastern periphery of the larger surface
trough stretched across the southern Plains. The influence of this
short wave will result in gradually increasing snow chances
through the day, Sunday. The best chances will exist across
eastern Kansas into western Missouri through the afternoon, where
upwards of a dusting to an inch of snow is possible, with locally
higher amounts approaching two inches by sunset.

Around sunset, expect a lull in winter precipitation for a few
hours, before the southern short wave trough pivots and lifts east
and northeast approaching the region through Midnight. In response,
across southeastern Kansas into southwestern Missouri, up on the
Ozark Plateau and Lakes Region, Bufkit soundings continue to suggest
a marked lack of cloud ice with this initial advance of the
trough. However, fairly saturated lower to mid levels continue to
suggest a concern for off and on freezing drizzle late Sunday into
early Monday, with very light icing possible, a few hundredths of
an inch.

Cloud ice will then increase rather quickly through the morning as
the 500mb short wave finally pushes eastward into the Plains. Snow
becomes the primary precipitation type across the area through
Monday. The greatest chances for snow will exist after sunrise
through midday Monday. An additional 1 to 2 inches is likely through
the day across much of the region with locations across central
Missouri getting an additional 2 to 3 inches.

Most guidance has slowed a bit, with light snow lingering through
Monday evening, through sunset across eastern Missouri. In response,
extended the Winter Storm Watch for central and eastern Missouri
through midnight, Monday. Still concerned that a swath of central or
north central and eastern Missouri could see over 6 inches of snow.

Beyond Monday, Tuesday through the end of the week, a dry and quiet
forecast is on tap, with highs in the 40s most days.

&&

.Aviation...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Sunday Night)
Issued at 1117 PM CST SAT DEC 14 2019

VFR conditions will quickly deteriorate as a winter storm
approaches the region this morning. Light snow will start over the
area around sunrise, but visibility and ceilings should stay VFR
until the higher snow rates move into the area in the late
morning. These higher snow rates will result in IFR to LIFR
visibilities and IFR ceilings. The heaviest snowfall rates and
lowest visibility will move into the area in the 16-22Z timeframe
with 1/2SM visibility possible at times. The snow will start to
tapper off around 23-00Z which will improve visibility, but
ceilings look to stay around IFR, except for up near KSTJ where
they may lift to MVFR. Freezing drizzle still looks to be a
potential issue from 00-04Z, but should be contained to areas
along and south of the Missouri River with KMCI being just north
of that threat.

&&

.EAX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KS...Winter Weather Advisory from 9 AM Sunday to 6 PM CST Monday for
     KSZ025-057-060-102>105.

MO...Winter Storm Watch from 9 AM CST Sunday through Monday evening
     for MOZ007-008-014>017-022>025-031>033-039-040-046.

     Winter Weather Advisory from 9 AM Sunday to 6 PM CST Monday for
     MOZ001>006-011>013-020-021-028>030-037-038-043>045-053-054.

&&

Discussion...Kurtz
Aviation...Barham
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 14, 4:49 AM CST, 22 hours 16 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
449 AM CST Sat Dec 14 2019

KSZ025-057-060-102>105-MOZ001>008-011>017-020>025-028>033-037>040-
043>046-053-054-151100-
Atchison KS-Miami-Linn KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-Johnson KS-
Atchison MO-Nodaway-Worth-Gentry-Harrison-Mercer-Putnam-Schuyler-
Holt-Andrew-De Kalb-Daviess-Grundy-Sullivan-Adair-Buchanan-Clinton-
Caldwell-Livingston-Linn MO-Macon-Platte-Clay-Ray-Carroll-Chariton-
Randolph-Jackson-Lafayette-Saline-Howard-Cass-Johnson MO-Pettis-
Cooper-Bates-Henry-
449 AM CST Sat Dec 14 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest...north central and
west central Missouri...as well as extreme eastern Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

 No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 More detailed information can be accessed at...
 https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

 Two rounds of wintry precipitation are possible from Sunday mid-
 morning through Monday evening. Accumulating snow up to 3 to 6
 inches is possible across areas north of I-70, with the highest
 values most likely to affect central to northeast Missouri. Ice
 accumulations up to a tenth of an inch are also possible for areas
 south of the Missouri River. Hazardous travel conditions are
 expected both Sunday and Monday, including during the Monday
 morning and evening commute.

 More detailed information can be accessed at...
 https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.