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Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Kansas City, MO

January 4, 202521 counties in Missouri; 5 counties in Kansas

NWS Kansas City, MO issued this blizzard warning at Jan 4, 2025, 2:13 PM CST for 21 counties in Missouri; 5 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Jan 5, 2025, 3:00 AM CST. It was in force for 21 hr. 60 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
Jan 4, 2025, 2:13 PM CST (20:13 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 5, 2025, 3:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 6, 2025, 12:00 AM CST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Kansas City, MO
All 26 counties

Atchison County, KS, Doniphan County, KS, Johnson County, KS, Leavenworth County, KS, Wyandotte County, KS, Andrew County, MO, Atchison County, MO, Buchanan County, MO, Caldwell County, MO, Carroll County, MO, Chariton County, MO, Clay County, MO, Clinton County, MO, Daviess County, MO, DeKalb County, MO, Gentry County, MO, Grundy County, MO, Holt County, MO, Jackson County, MO, Lafayette County, MO, Linn County, MO, Livingston County, MO, Platte County, MO, Ray County, MO, Saline County, MO, Sullivan County, MO

The radar

The Pleasant Hill radar (KEAX), 90 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:18 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
Jan 5, 5:53 AM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0.05Saint Joseph Airport, MOPlanar (flat ice) measurement - ASOS station KSTJ St. Joseph.
Jan 5, 5:53 AM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0.321 W Kansas City Intl Ar, MOPlanar (flat ice) measurement - ASOS station KMCI Kansas City Intl.
Jan 5, 5:53 AM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0.441 Sw Clare, KSPlanar (flat ice) measurement - ASOS station KIXD Olathe Industria.
Jan 5, 5:53 AM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0.484 W Stanley, KSPlanar (flat ice) measurement - ASOS station KOJC Olathe Executive.
Jan 5, 5:53 AM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0.592 Ene Unity Village, MOPlanar (flat ice) measurement - ASOS station KLXT Lees Summit Muni.
Jan 5, 5:54 AM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0.22Kansas City Downtown, MOPlanar (flat ice) measurement - ASOS station KMKC Kansas City Dntn.
Jan 5, 8:30 AM CSTSNOW 12Leawood, KSSocial media report.
Jan 5, 8:33 AM CSTSNOW 4.51 E Maywood, KSAt Providence Medical Center.
Jan 5, 9:00 AM CSTSNOW 3Blue Springs, MOReport via social media.
Jan 5, 9:00 AM CSTSNOW 3Mission, KSReport via social media.
Jan 5, 9:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.8Jamesport, MOEmergency Manager reported 4.5-4.8 inches of snow accumulation in Jamesport, MO. Time estimated from radar.
Jan 5, 9:15 AM CSTSNOW 6Plattsburg, MOreport via social media.
Jan 5, 9:30 AM CSTSNOW 4Parkville, MOReport via social media.
Jan 5, 9:39 AM CSTSNOW 4.5Saint Joseph, MOAbout 4 to 4.5 inches of snow reported just south of Highway 36 in St. Joseph as of 9:20AM CST. Accumulation was estimated.
Jan 5, 10:00 AM CSTSNOW 3.8Liberty, MOReport via social media.
Jan 5, 10:00 AM CSTSNOW 62 Se Kansas City, MOReport via social media.
Jan 5, 10:00 AM CSTSNOW 6Olathe, KS
Jan 5, 10:07 AM CSTSNOW 8Cameron, MOPolice officer reported 8 inches of snow in Cameron, MO. Time estimated from radar.
Jan 5, 10:08 AM CSTSNOW 43 Se Courtney, MOSocial media report.
Jan 5, 10:11 AM CSTSNOW 4.5Pleasant Valley, MOSocial media report.
Jan 5, 10:12 AM CSTSNOW 4Norborne, MOSocial media report.
Jan 5, 10:14 AM CSTSNOW 3Leawood, KSSocial media report.
Jan 5, 10:15 AM CSTSNOW 72 Sse Lackmans, KSReport via social media.
Jan 5, 10:17 AM CSTSNOW 32 Se Bonner Springs, KSSocial media report.
Jan 5, 10:25 AM CSTSNOW 2.5Grandview, MO
Jan 5, 10:25 AM CSTSNOW 3Leavenworth, KSSocial media report.
Jan 5, 10:26 AM CSTSNOW 22 S Bates City, MOSocial media report.
Jan 5, 10:27 AM CSTSNOW 3.5Parkville, MOSocial media report.
Jan 5, 10:27 AM CSTSNOW 9Polo, MOReport via social media.
Jan 5, 10:30 AM CSTSNOW 1.51 N Overland Park, KSSocial media report.
Jan 5, 10:30 AM CSTSNOW 5Kansas City, MONWS Employee reported 4.5-5 inches of snow accumulation in downtown Kansas City. Time estimated from radar.
Jan 5, 10:30 AM CSTSNOW 5.3Utica, MO
Jan 5, 10:30 AM CSTSNOW 71 N Cowgill, MOSocial media report.
Jan 5, 10:31 AM CSTSNOW 4.51 Wsw Liberty, MOSocial media report.
Jan 5, 10:33 AM CSTSNOW 3.5Overland Park, KSSocial media report.
Jan 5, 10:33 AM CSTSNOW 52 N Randolph, MOSocial media report.
Jan 5, 10:34 AM CSTSNOW 5.5Plattsburg, MOSocial media report.
Jan 5, 10:34 AM CSTSNOW 6Sibley, MOSocial media report.
Jan 5, 10:35 AM CSTSNOW 31 Sw Overland Park, KSSocial media report.
Jan 5, 10:36 AM CSTSNOW 5.31 N Saint Joseph, MOSocial media report.
Jan 5, 10:38 AM CSTSNOW 34 Nw Lake Tapawingo, MOSocial media report.
Jan 5, 10:42 AM CSTSNOW 42 Nnw Pleasant Valley, MOSocial media report.
Jan 5, 10:43 AM CSTSNOW 3.82 Ssw Kansas City, MOSocial media report.
Jan 5, 10:44 AM CSTSNOW 6.1Bonner Springs, KSSocial media report.
Jan 5, 10:45 AM CSTSNOW 5Independence, MOReport via social media.
Jan 5, 10:49 AM CSTSNOW 33 Ne Unity Village, MOSocial media report.
Jan 5, 10:53 AM CSTSNOW 7Savannah, MOSocial media report.
Jan 5, 10:53 AM CSTSNOW 8Savannah, MOSocial media report.
Jan 5, 10:56 AM CSTSNOW 4.8Odessa, MOSocial media report.
Jan 5, 10:58 AM CSTSNOW 4Smithville, MOSocial media report.
Jan 5, 10:59 AM CSTSNOW 6Lawson, MOSocial media report.
Jan 5, 11:00 AM CSTSNOW 1.5Milan, MO
Jan 5, 11:00 AM CSTSNOW 2Milan, MOCorrects previous snow report from Milan.
Jan 5, 11:00 AM CSTSNOW 3.51 Nne Lee'S Summit, MO
Jan 5, 11:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.3Leavenworth, KS
Jan 5, 11:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.61 S Hoover, MOReport via social media.
Jan 5, 11:00 AM CSTSNOW 5Merriam, KSReport via social media.
Jan 5, 11:00 AM CSTSNOW 62 Sse Lackmans, KS
Jan 5, 11:01 AM CSTSNOW 5.5Avalon, MO
Jan 5, 11:01 AM CSTSNOW 5.5Chillicothe, 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 12:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 137 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 12:00Z on 2025-01-04Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2025-01-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 308 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1696 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
67 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
308 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
383 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

234 
WWUS43 KEAX 042013
WSWEAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
213 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

KSZ025-102-103-MOZ001-011>013-020>022-028>030-051100-
/O.NEW.KEAX.BZ.W.0001.250105T0900Z-250106T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEAX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250106T0900Z/
Atchison KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Atchison MO-Holt-Andrew-De Kalb-
Buchanan-Clinton-Caldwell-Platte-Clay-Ray-
Including the cities of Union Star, Atchison, Maitland, Braymer,
St. Joseph Airport, Lawson, Elwood, Liberty, Excelsior Springs,
Parkville, Kearney, Plattsburg, Fairfax, Richmond, Weston,
Wathena, Osborn, Stewartsville, Troy, Craig, Hamilton, Polo,
Oregon, Maysville, Fort Leavenworth, Weatherby Lake, St. Joseph,
Platte City, Clarksdale, Cameron, Leavenworth, Gladstone,
Savannah, Highland, Riverside, Mound City, Breckenridge, Lansing,
Rock Port, Lathrop, Forest City, Tarkio, and Country Club Villa
213 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 3 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation. 
  Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 8 and 15 inches 
  and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as 
  high as 40 mph. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions 
  expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 3 AM CST Monday. For 
  the Blizzard Warning, from 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

The latest road conditions in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

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

&&

$$

MOZ004-014>016-023-024-031-032-051100-
/O.NEW.KEAX.BZ.W.0001.250105T0900Z-250106T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEAX.WS.W.0001.250105T0000Z-250106T0900Z/
Gentry-Daviess-Grundy-Sullivan-Livingston-Linn MO-Carroll-
Chariton-
Including the cities of Green City, King City, Trenton, Albany,
Jamesport, Marceline, Carrollton, Salisbury, Brunswick,
Brookfield, Gallatin, Milan, Chillicothe, Stanberry, and
Keytesville
213 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 
3 AM CST MONDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 3 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation 
  expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 15 inches and ice 
  accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 3 
  AM CST Monday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM 
  CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

The latest road conditions in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

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

&&

$$

KSZ057-060-MOZ043-044-053-054-051100-
/O.CON.KEAX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250106T0900Z/
Miami-Linn KS-Cass-Johnson MO-Bates-Henry-
Including the cities of Osawatomie, Raymore, Pleasanton, La
Cygne, Windsor, Butler, Rich Hill, Adrian, Louisburg,
Harrisonville, Paola, Mound City, Pleasant Hill, Warrensburg,
Clinton, and Belton
213 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations between 
  one tenth and four tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. 
  Travel could be nearly impossible.

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 in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

&&

$$

KSZ104-105-MOZ002-037-038-051100-
/O.CON.KEAX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250106T0900Z/
Wyandotte-Johnson KS-Nodaway-Jackson-Lafayette-
Including the cities of Olathe, Maryville, Odessa, Concordia,
Shawnee, Lenexa, Overland Park, Independence, Kansas City,
Higginsville, Lexington, Kansas City Kansas, and Stanley
213 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 6 and 14 inches and ice accumulations up to 
  one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...In Kansas, Johnson KS and Wyandotte Counties. In Missouri, 
  Nodaway, Jackson, and Lafayette Counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

&&

$$

MOZ003-005>008-017-025-033-039-040-051100-
/O.CON.KEAX.WS.W.0001.250105T0000Z-250106T0900Z/
Worth-Harrison-Mercer-Putnam-Schuyler-Adair-Macon-Randolph-Saline-
Howard-
Including the cities of Glenwood, Grant City, Glasgow, Marshall,
New Franklin, Downing, Queen City, Fayette, Greentop, Princeton,
Kirksville, Macon, La Plata, Lancaster, Moberly, Unionville,
Bethany, and Mercer
213 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 
3 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 7 and 14 inches and ice accumulations around 
  one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 

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 in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

&&

$$

MOZ045-046-051100-
/O.CON.KEAX.WS.W.0001.250105T0000Z-250106T0900Z/
Pettis-Cooper-
Including the cities of Boonville and Sedalia
213 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 
3 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 4 and 6 inches and ice accumulations between 
  one tenth and two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph.

* WHERE...Cooper and Pettis Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 

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 in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

&&

$$

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845 
WWUS43 KEAX 042022
WSWEAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
222 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

MOZ001-051100-
/O.CAN.KEAX.BZ.W.0001.250105T0900Z-250106T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEAX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250106T0900Z/
Atchison MO-
Including the cities of Rock Port, Tarkio, and Fairfax
222 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations 
  between 8 and 14 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.

* WHERE...Atchison MO County.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

&&

$$

KSZ025-102-103-MOZ011>013-020>022-028>030-051100-
/O.CON.KEAX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250106T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEAX.BZ.W.0001.250105T0900Z-250106T0900Z/
Atchison KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Holt-Andrew-De Kalb-Buchanan-
Clinton-Caldwell-Platte-Clay-Ray-
Including the cities of Weston, Lathrop, St. Joseph, Elwood,
Oregon, Platte City, Riverside, Union Star, Troy, Richmond, Fort
Leavenworth, Mound City, Stewartsville, Lawson, Braymer,
Weatherby Lake, Savannah, Highland, Liberty, Clarksdale,
Hamilton, Excelsior Springs, Maysville, Parkville, Forest City,
Country Club Villa, Wathena, Breckenridge, Craig, Atchison, St.
Joseph Airport, Gladstone, Kearney, Polo, Maitland, Cameron,
Osborn, Lansing, Leavenworth, and Plattsburg
222 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 3 AM CST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation. 
  Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 8 and 15 inches 
  and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as 
  high as 40 mph. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions 
  expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 3 AM CST Monday. For 
  the Blizzard Warning, from 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Visibilities 
  may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.

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 in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

&&

$$

MOZ004-014>016-023-024-031-032-051100-
/O.CON.KEAX.WS.W.0001.250105T0000Z-250106T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEAX.BZ.W.0001.250105T0900Z-250106T0900Z/
Gentry-Daviess-Grundy-Sullivan-Livingston-Linn MO-Carroll-
Chariton-
Including the cities of Brunswick, Chillicothe, Stanberry,
Marceline, Brookfield, Jamesport, Salisbury, Albany, Gallatin,
Trenton, Keytesville, Green City, Milan, Carrollton, and King
City
222 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 
3 AM CST MONDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 3 AM CST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation 
  expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 15 inches and ice 
  accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 3 
  AM CST Monday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM 
  CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Visibilities 
  may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.

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 in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

&&

$$

KSZ057-060-MOZ043-044-053-054-051100-
/O.CON.KEAX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250106T0900Z/
Miami-Linn KS-Cass-Johnson MO-Bates-Henry-
Including the cities of Louisburg, Pleasant Hill, Rich Hill, La
Cygne, Adrian, Windsor, Harrisonville, Belton, Mound City,
Osawatomie, Pleasanton, Clinton, Raymore, Paola, Warrensburg, and
Butler
222 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations between 
  one tenth and four tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. 
  Travel could be nearly impossible.

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 in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

&&

$$

KSZ104-105-MOZ002-037-038-051100-
/O.CON.KEAX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250106T0900Z/
Wyandotte-Johnson KS-Nodaway-Jackson-Lafayette-
Including the cities of Kansas City, Odessa, Independence,
Stanley, Lenexa, Lexington, Maryville, Shawnee, Higginsville,
Kansas City Kansas, Concordia, Overland Park, and Olathe
222 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 6 and 14 inches and ice accumulations up to 
  one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...In Kansas, Johnson KS and Wyandotte Counties. In Missouri, 
  Nodaway, Jackson, and Lafayette Counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

&&

$$

MOZ003-005>008-017-025-033-039-040-051100-
/O.CON.KEAX.WS.W.0001.250105T0000Z-250106T0900Z/
Worth-Harrison-Mercer-Putnam-Schuyler-Adair-Macon-Randolph-Saline-
Howard-
Including the cities of Macon, Unionville, Queen City,
Kirksville, Glenwood, New Franklin, Glasgow, Downing, Lancaster,
Bethany, La Plata, Moberly, Fayette, Marshall, Mercer, Greentop,
Princeton, and Grant City
222 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 
3 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 7 and 14 inches and ice accumulations around 
  one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 

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 in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

&&

$$

MOZ045-046-051100-
/O.CON.KEAX.WS.W.0001.250105T0000Z-250106T0900Z/
Pettis-Cooper-
Including the cities of Boonville and Sedalia
222 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 
3 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 4 and 6 inches and ice accumulations between 
  one tenth and two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph.

* WHERE...Cooper and Pettis Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 

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 in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

&&

$$

https://www.weather.gov/eax

BMW
751 
WWUS43 KEAX 042213
WSWEAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
413 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

KSZ025-102-103-MOZ011>013-020>022-028>030-050615-
/O.EXT.KEAX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250105T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEAX.BZ.W.0001.250105T0900Z-250106T0900Z/
Atchison KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Holt-Andrew-De Kalb-Buchanan-
Clinton-Caldwell-Platte-Clay-Ray-
Including the cities of Richmond, Hamilton, Oregon, Weston,
Plattsburg, Gladstone, Weatherby Lake, Polo, Atchison, Lansing,
Stewartsville, Union Star, Leavenworth, Riverside, Wathena,
Liberty, Country Club Villa, Excelsior Springs, Craig, Forest
City, Kearney, Highland, Fort Leavenworth, Osborn, Savannah,
Mound City, Platte City, Lathrop, St. Joseph, Breckenridge, Troy,
Maitland, Cameron, Braymer, Maysville, Elwood, Parkville, Lawson,
Clarksdale, and St. Joseph Airport
413 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SUNDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 3 AM CST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation. 
  Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to two inches and ice 
  accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. For the Blizzard 
  Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 9 and 14 inches and ice accumulations around 
  a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 3 AM CST Sunday. For 
  the Blizzard Warning, from 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Visibilities 
  may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.

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 in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

&&

$$

MOZ004-014>016-023-024-031-032-050615-
/O.EXT.KEAX.WS.W.0001.250105T0000Z-250105T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEAX.BZ.W.0001.250105T0900Z-250106T0900Z/
Gentry-Daviess-Grundy-Sullivan-Livingston-Linn MO-Carroll-
Chariton-
Including the cities of Brookfield, Trenton, Albany, Chillicothe,
Stanberry, Keytesville, Brunswick, Carrollton, Green City,
Gallatin, Milan, Marceline, King City, Salisbury, and Jamesport
413 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SUNDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 3 AM CST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation 
  expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to two inches and 
  ice accumulations around a light glaze. For the Blizzard Warning, 
  blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 
  and 13 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 3 AM CST Sunday. For 
  the Blizzard Warning, from 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Visibilities 
  may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.

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 in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

&&

$$

KSZ057-060-MOZ043-044-053-054-050615-
/O.CON.KEAX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250106T0900Z/
Miami-Linn KS-Cass-Johnson MO-Bates-Henry-
Including the cities of Windsor, Butler, Clinton, Belton, Adrian,
Mound City, Raymore, Paola, La Cygne, Harrisonville, Louisburg,
Pleasant Hill, Warrensburg, Osawatomie, Rich Hill, and Pleasanton
413 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations between 
  one tenth and four tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. 
  Travel could be nearly impossible.

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 in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

&&

$$

KSZ104-105-MOZ001-002-037-038-050615-
/O.CON.KEAX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250106T0900Z/
Wyandotte-Johnson KS-Atchison MO-Nodaway-Jackson-Lafayette-
Including the cities of Odessa, Lenexa, Rock Port, Olathe, Kansas
City Kansas, Concordia, Overland Park, Fairfax, Tarkio, Shawnee,
Higginsville, Maryville, Stanley, Kansas City, Independence, and
Lexington
413 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 6 and 14 inches and ice accumulations up to 
  one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

&&

$$

MOZ003-005>008-017-025-033-039-040-050615-
/O.CON.KEAX.WS.W.0001.250105T0000Z-250106T0900Z/
Worth-Harrison-Mercer-Putnam-Schuyler-Adair-Macon-Randolph-Saline-
Howard-
Including the cities of Greentop, Downing, Queen City, Bethany,
Macon, Moberly, New Franklin, Glasgow, Glenwood, La Plata,
Fayette, Princeton, Grant City, Lancaster, Mercer, Kirksville,
Marshall, and Unionville
413 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 7 and 14 inches and ice accumulations around 
  one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 

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 in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

&&

$$

MOZ045-046-050615-
/O.CON.KEAX.WS.W.0001.250105T0000Z-250106T0900Z/
Pettis-Cooper-
Including the cities of Sedalia and Boonville
413 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 4 and 6 inches and ice accumulations between 
  one tenth and two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph.

* WHERE...Cooper and Pettis Counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 

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 in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

&&

$$

https://www.weather.gov/eax

Curtis
431 
WWUS43 KEAX 050346
WSWEAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
946 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

KSZ104-105-MOZ037>039-051200-
/O.EXA.KEAX.BZ.W.0001.250105T0900Z-250106T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KEAX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250105T0900Z/
Wyandotte-Johnson KS-Jackson-Lafayette-Saline-
Including the cities of Kansas City, Concordia, Overland Park,
Shawnee, Olathe, Stanley, Lexington, Higginsville, Independence,
Lenexa, Odessa, Marshall, and Kansas City Kansas
946 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SUNDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 3 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation. 
  Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice 
  accumulations around a light glaze. For the Blizzard Warning, 
  blizzard conditions expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations 
  between 8 and 12 inches and ice accumulations around a light 
  glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...In Kansas, Johnson KS and Wyandotte Counties. In Missouri, 
  Saline, Jackson, and Lafayette Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 3 AM CST Sunday. For 
  the Blizzard Warning, from 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

The latest road conditions in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

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

&&

$$

KSZ025-102-103-MOZ011>013-020>022-028>030-051200-
/O.CON.KEAX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250105T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEAX.BZ.W.0001.250105T0900Z-250106T0900Z/
Atchison KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Holt-Andrew-De Kalb-Buchanan-
Clinton-Caldwell-Platte-Clay-Ray-
Including the cities of Riverside, Forest City, Kearney, Country
Club Villa, Elwood, Lawson, Highland, Osborn, Troy, Lathrop,
Savannah, Liberty, Weston, Platte City, Oregon, Clarksdale,
Plattsburg, Wathena, Cameron, Lansing, Polo, Excelsior Springs,
St. Joseph, Leavenworth, Breckenridge, Maysville, Union Star,
Craig, Maitland, Gladstone, Braymer, Fort Leavenworth,
Stewartsville, Weatherby Lake, Parkville, Atchison, Richmond,
Hamilton, Mound City, and St. Joseph Airport
946 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SUNDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 3 AM CST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation. 
  Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice 
  accumulations around a light glaze. For the Blizzard Warning, 
  blizzard conditions expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations 
  between 9 and 14 inches and ice accumulations around a light 
  glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 3 AM CST Sunday. For 
  the Blizzard Warning, from 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Visibilities 
  may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.

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 in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

&&

$$

MOZ004-014>016-023-024-031-032-051200-
/O.CON.KEAX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250105T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEAX.BZ.W.0001.250105T0900Z-250106T0900Z/
Gentry-Daviess-Grundy-Sullivan-Livingston-Linn MO-Carroll-
Chariton-
Including the cities of Keytesville, Gallatin, Green City,
Trenton, Albany, Marceline, Brookfield, Brunswick, Jamesport,
Salisbury, Chillicothe, Carrollton, Stanberry, King City, and
Milan
946 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SUNDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 3 AM CST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation. 
  Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice 
  accumulations around a light glaze. For the Blizzard Warning, 
  blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 
  and 13 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 3 AM CST Sunday. For 
  the Blizzard Warning, from 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Visibilities 
  may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.

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 in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

&&

$$

KSZ057-060-MOZ043>046-053-054-051200-
/O.CON.KEAX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250106T0900Z/
Miami-Linn KS-Cass-Johnson MO-Pettis-Cooper-Bates-Henry-
Including the cities of Osawatomie, Rich Hill, Warrensburg, La
Cygne, Boonville, Butler, Louisburg, Paola, Raymore,
Harrisonville, Pleasanton, Sedalia, Belton, Adrian, Clinton,
Windsor, Pleasant Hill, and Mound City
946 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations up to 
  three tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. 
  Travel could be nearly impossible.

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 in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

&&

$$

MOZ001>003-005>008-017-025-033-040-051200-
/O.CON.KEAX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250106T0900Z/
Atchison MO-Nodaway-Worth-Harrison-Mercer-Putnam-Schuyler-Adair-
Macon-Randolph-Howard-
Including the cities of Queen City, Mercer, Rock Port, Greentop,
Glenwood, Princeton, La Plata, Kirksville, Macon, Tarkio,
Unionville, Bethany, Lancaster, Fayette, Fairfax, Maryville,
Downing, Grant City, Moberly, New Franklin, and Glasgow
946 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations 
  between 7 and 13 inches and ice accumulations around a light 
  glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

&&

$$

https://www.weather.gov/eax

Curtis
881 
WWUS43 KEAX 050908
WSWEAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
308 AM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

KSZ025-102>105-MOZ004-011>016-020>024-028>032-037>039-052100-
/O.EXP.KEAX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250105T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEAX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250106T0900Z/
Atchison KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-Johnson KS-Gentry-Holt-
Andrew-De Kalb-Daviess-Grundy-Sullivan-Buchanan-Clinton-Caldwell-
Livingston-Linn MO-Platte-Clay-Ray-Carroll-Chariton-Jackson-
Lafayette-Saline-
Including the cities of Atchison, Troy, Savannah, Braymer, Polo,
Stanley, Maysville, Gallatin, Gladstone, Kansas City, Concordia,
Stanberry, Richmond, Green City, Mound City, Milan, Oregon, King
City, Kansas City Kansas, Lenexa, Jamesport, St. Joseph Airport,
Keytesville, Lansing, Marshall, Elwood, Stewartsville,
Breckenridge, Carrollton, St. Joseph, Lexington, Fort
Leavenworth, Chillicothe, Maitland, Brunswick, Osborn, Shawnee,
Excelsior Springs, Wathena, Salisbury, Clarksdale, Craig, Union
Star, Weatherby Lake, Lawson, Odessa, Albany, Platte City,
Parkville, Overland Park, Marceline, Plattsburg, Riverside,
Trenton, Brookfield, Kearney, Cameron, Forest City, Hamilton,
Country Club Villa, Liberty, Weston, Independence, Olathe,
Highland, Lathrop, Leavenworth, and Higginsville
308 AM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 
  6 and 14 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds 
  gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 
  Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

The latest road conditions in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

&&

$$

KSZ057-060-MOZ043>046-053-054-052100-
/O.CON.KEAX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250106T0900Z/
Miami-Linn KS-Cass-Johnson MO-Pettis-Cooper-Bates-Henry-
Including the cities of Sedalia, Belton, Harrisonville, Paola,
Pleasant Hill, Warrensburg, Butler, Rich Hill, La Cygne, Clinton,
Pleasanton, Boonville, Louisburg, Raymore, Osawatomie, Adrian,
Mound City, and Windsor
308 AM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 3 and 8 inches and ice accumulations up to 
  one quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring 
  down tree branches.

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 in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

&&

$$

MOZ001>003-005>008-017-025-033-040-052100-
/O.CON.KEAX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250106T0900Z/
Atchison MO-Nodaway-Worth-Harrison-Mercer-Putnam-Schuyler-Adair-
Macon-Randolph-Howard-
Including the cities of Glenwood, Fairfax, Lancaster, New
Franklin, Queen City, Maryville, Bethany, Grant City, Macon, Rock
Port, Unionville, Fayette, Greentop, Princeton, Downing,
Kirksville, Tarkio, Mercer, Glasgow, La Plata, and Moberly
308 AM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 13 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

&&

$$

https://www.weather.gov/eax

CDB
229 
WWUS43 KEAX 051948
WSWEAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
148 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

KSZ025-102>105-MOZ004-011>016-020>024-028>032-037>039-060400-
/O.EXT.KEAX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250106T0600Z/
Atchison KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-Johnson KS-Gentry-Holt-
Andrew-De Kalb-Daviess-Grundy-Sullivan-Buchanan-Clinton-Caldwell-
Livingston-Linn MO-Platte-Clay-Ray-Carroll-Chariton-Jackson-
Lafayette-Saline-
Including the cities of Kansas City, Riverside, Concordia,
Shawnee, Forest City, Green City, Marceline, Lenexa, Kearney,
Salisbury, Brunswick, Country Club Villa, Stanberry, Elwood, King
City, Lawson, Highland, Overland Park, Stanley, Osborn, Odessa,
Brookfield, Troy, Jamesport, Lathrop, Savannah, Liberty, Weston,
Platte City, Oregon, Clarksdale, Plattsburg, Olathe, Wathena,
Cameron, Keytesville, Lexington, Lansing, Trenton, Polo,
Excelsior Springs, St. Joseph, Higginsville, Leavenworth,
Marshall, Breckenridge, Chillicothe, Kansas City Kansas,
Maysville, Union Star, Milan, Craig, Maitland, Gladstone,
Braymer, Fort Leavenworth, Stewartsville, Gallatin, Weatherby
Lake, Independence, Albany, Parkville, Atchison, Carrollton,
Richmond, Hamilton, Mound City, and St. Joseph Airport
148 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 
  5 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

The latest road conditions in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

&&

$$

KSZ057-060-MOZ043>046-053-054-060400-
/O.EXT.KEAX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250106T0600Z/
Miami-Linn KS-Cass-Johnson MO-Pettis-Cooper-Bates-Henry-
Including the cities of Osawatomie, Rich Hill, Warrensburg, La
Cygne, Boonville, Butler, Louisburg, Paola, Raymore,
Harrisonville, Pleasanton, Sedalia, Belton, Adrian, Clinton,
Windsor, Pleasant Hill, and Mound City
148 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around 
  a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

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 in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

&&

$$

MOZ001>003-005>008-017-025-033-040-060400-
/O.EXT.KEAX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250106T0600Z/
Atchison MO-Nodaway-Worth-Harrison-Mercer-Putnam-Schuyler-Adair-
Macon-Randolph-Howard-
Including the cities of Queen City, Mercer, Rock Port, Greentop,
Glenwood, Princeton, La Plata, Kirksville, Macon, Tarkio,
Unionville, Bethany, Lancaster, Fayette, Fairfax, Maryville,
Downing, Grant City, Moberly, New Franklin, and Glasgow
148 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

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 in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

&&

$$

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Curtis
333 
WWUS43 KEAX 060230
WSWEAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
830 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

KSZ025-102-MOZ011-012-060330-
/O.CAN.KEAX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250106T0600Z/
Atchison KS-Doniphan-Holt-Andrew-
Including the cities of Wathena, Highland, Troy, Forest City,
Savannah, Country Club Villa, Elwood, Oregon, Maitland, Mound
City, Craig, and Atchison
830 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snow is diminishing and winds have decreased. Pockets of blowing 
snow will continue through the night.

$$

MOZ001-002-060330-
/O.CAN.KEAX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250106T0600Z/
Atchison MO-Nodaway-
Including the cities of Tarkio, Rock Port, Fairfax, and Maryville
830 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snow is diminishing and winds have decreased. Pockets of blowing 
snow will continue through the night.

$$

KSZ103>105-MOZ004-013>016-020>024-028>032-037>039-060600-
/O.CON.KEAX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250106T0600Z/
Leavenworth-Wyandotte-Johnson KS-Gentry-De Kalb-Daviess-Grundy-
Sullivan-Buchanan-Clinton-Caldwell-Livingston-Linn MO-Platte-Clay-
Ray-Carroll-Chariton-Jackson-Lafayette-Saline-
Including the cities of Brunswick, Parkville, Weatherby Lake,
Concordia, Plattsburg, Lexington, Trenton, Chillicothe,
Riverside, Polo, Brookfield, Platte City, Kansas City, Excelsior
Springs, Cameron, Maysville, Independence, Lansing, Gallatin,
Leavenworth, Kansas City Kansas, King City, Green City,
Marceline, Hamilton, Weston, Breckenridge, Milan, Lathrop,
Overland Park, Shawnee, Stanley, Fort Leavenworth, St. Joseph
Airport, Kearney, Stewartsville, Clarksdale, St. Joseph, Union
Star, Osborn, Higginsville, Lenexa, Stanberry, Liberty, Albany,
Lawson, Keytesville, Marshall, Richmond, Carrollton, Olathe,
Salisbury, Gladstone, Jamesport, Odessa, and Braymer
830 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of a 
  dusting to an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Plan on dangerous road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

The latest road conditions in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

&&

$$

KSZ057-060-MOZ043>046-053-054-060600-
/O.CON.KEAX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250106T0600Z/
Miami-Linn KS-Cass-Johnson MO-Pettis-Cooper-Bates-Henry-
Including the cities of Raymore, Pleasanton, Sedalia, Boonville,
Rich Hill, Louisburg, La Cygne, Belton, Paola, Warrensburg,
Pleasant Hill, Butler, Osawatomie, Mound City, Harrisonville,
Adrian, Windsor, and Clinton
830 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST 
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on dangerous road conditions. 

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 in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

&&

$$

MOZ003-005>008-017-025-033-040-060600-
/O.CON.KEAX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250106T0600Z/
Worth-Harrison-Mercer-Putnam-Schuyler-Adair-Macon-Randolph-Howard-
Including the cities of Greentop, Queen City, Glasgow, Grant
City, Princeton, Downing, Macon, Lancaster, Mercer, Fayette, La
Plata, Moberly, Kirksville, New Franklin, Unionville, Glenwood,
and Bethany
830 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST 
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations less than an 
  inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on dangerous road conditions. 

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 in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

&&

$$

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344 
WWUS43 KEAX 060359
WSWEAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
959 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

KSZ103>105-MOZ004-013>016-020>024-028-029-037-060500-
/O.CAN.KEAX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250106T0600Z/
Leavenworth-Wyandotte-Johnson KS-Gentry-De Kalb-Daviess-Grundy-
Sullivan-Buchanan-Clinton-Caldwell-Livingston-Linn MO-Platte-Clay-
Jackson-
Including the cities of Parkville, Weatherby Lake, Plattsburg,
Trenton, Chillicothe, Riverside, Polo, Brookfield, Platte City,
Kansas City, Excelsior Springs, Cameron, Maysville, Independence,
Lansing, Gallatin, Leavenworth, Kansas City Kansas, King City,
Green City, Marceline, Hamilton, Weston, Breckenridge, Milan,
Lathrop, Overland Park, Shawnee, Stanley, Fort Leavenworth, St.
Joseph Airport, Kearney, Stewartsville, Clarksdale, St. Joseph,
Union Star, Osborn, Lenexa, Stanberry, Liberty, Albany, Olathe,
Gladstone, Jamesport, and Braymer
959 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snow is diminishing and winds have decreased. Pockets of light snow 
and blowing snow will continue through the night.

$$

KSZ057-060-MOZ003-005>008-017-025-043-060500-
/O.CAN.KEAX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250106T0600Z/
Miami-Linn KS-Worth-Harrison-Mercer-Putnam-Schuyler-Adair-Macon-
Cass-
Including the cities of Greentop, Downing, Macon, Osawatomie,
Mound City, Harrisonville, Glenwood, Raymore, Pleasanton,
Louisburg, Belton, Pleasant Hill, Lancaster, Mercer, Kirksville,
Unionville, La Cygne, Bethany, Queen City, Grant City, Princeton,
Paola, and La Plata
959 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snow is diminishing and winds have decreased. Pockets of light snow 
and blowing snow will continue through the night.

$$

MOZ030>032-038-039-060600-
/O.CON.KEAX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250106T0600Z/
Ray-Carroll-Chariton-Lafayette-Saline-
Including the cities of Marshall, Richmond, Brunswick,
Carrollton, Concordia, Salisbury, Lexington, Higginsville,
Lawson, Odessa, and Keytesville
959 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 
  half an inch.

* WHERE...Saline, Carroll, Chariton, Lafayette, and Ray Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

The latest road conditions in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

&&

$$

MOZ033-040-060600-
/O.CON.KEAX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250106T0600Z/
Randolph-Howard-
Including the cities of New Franklin, Fayette, Moberly, and
Glasgow
959 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST 
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up half an inch. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Howard and Randolph Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 

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 in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

&&

$$

MOZ044>046-053-054-060600-
/O.CON.KEAX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250106T0600Z/
Johnson MO-Pettis-Cooper-Bates-Henry-
Including the cities of Boonville, Sedalia, Rich Hill,
Warrensburg, Butler, Adrian, Windsor, and Clinton
959 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST 
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up half an inch.

* WHERE...Cooper, Pettis, Bates, Henry, and Johnson MO Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 

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 in Kansas can be obtained by calling 5 1 
1 and in Missouri by visiting traveler.modot.org.

&&

$$

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934 
WWUS43 KEAX 060558
WSWEAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
1158 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

MOZ030>032-038-039-060700-
/O.EXP.KEAX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250106T0600Z/
Ray-Carroll-Chariton-Lafayette-Saline-
Including the cities of Marshall, Richmond, Brunswick,
Carrollton, Concordia, Salisbury, Lexington, Higginsville,
Lawson, Odessa, and Keytesville
1158 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

Snow is diminishing and winds have decreased. Pockets of blowing 
snow will continue through the night.

$$

MOZ033-040-044>046-053-054-060700-
/O.EXP.KEAX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250106T0600Z/
Randolph-Howard-Johnson MO-Pettis-Cooper-Bates-Henry-
Including the cities of Boonville, Sedalia, Rich Hill, Glasgow,
Warrensburg, Butler, Fayette, Adrian, New Franklin, Clinton,
Windsor, and Moberly
1158 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

Snow is diminishing and winds have decreased. Pockets of blowing 
snow will continue through the night.

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this blizzard 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 blizzard warning went out at Jan 4, 11:34 AM CST, 2 hours 39 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Major winter storm will impact the area from later today through Sunday night. Widespread 6-12+" snow amounts are likely (>90% chance) along and north of I-70. Highest amounts are along the Highway 36 corridor.
  • Blizzard conditions are possible with this storm as winds increase and visibility decreases.
  • A tenth to four tenths of an inch of ice likely (>90% chance) along and south of the Highway 50 corridor.
  • Nearly an inch of sleet possible along the I-70 corridor, along with snow and freezing rain.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 4, 11:34 AM CST, 2 hours 39 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
1134 AM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Major winter storm will impact the area from later today
  through Sunday night. Widespread 6-12+" snow amounts are
  likely (>90% chance) along and north of I-70. Highest amounts
  are along the Highway 36 corridor.

- Blizzard conditions are possible with this storm as winds increase
  and visibility decreases.

- A tenth to four tenths of an inch of ice likely (>90% chance)
  along and south of the Highway 50 corridor.

- Nearly an inch of sleet possible along the I-70 corridor,
  along with snow and freezing rain.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 255 AM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

Models have been persistent in bringing in light precipitation to
eastern KS and western MO this afternoon. Have increased PoPs to
account for this potential. It looks like freezing drizzle/
freezing rain and possibly snow, will spread northeastward
between 18Z and 20-21Z before encompassing the entire forecast
area between 00Z and 06Z. With wintry impacts likely to affect
the western portions of the forecast area prior to the start of
the current winter storm warning, have started the western
sections at 18Z. This creates a four-segment winter storm
warning but it refines the wording and timing with each segment
and seemed prudent given the likelihood of an earlier onset of
impacts.

Otherwise, the forecast remains on track for a major winter storm to
affect the region from this afternoon through Sunday night/ early
Monday morning. This storm is reminding me of the post-Thanksgiving
2018 blizzard. And when looking at the top analogs, that storm is
listed. This storm looks more intense with regards to snow and ice
amounts though as models continue to show a strong and persistent
warm nose pushing north to the MO river. This plays havoc with
precipitation type and possible snow amounts from along the MO river
and southward. There could be a fairly sharp gradient in heavy snow
amounts to sleet and then freezing rain from north to south along
this transition area. Sleet amounts around an inch look likely along
and south of the Missouri river. Freezing rain amounts from a tenth
of an inch along Highway 50, increase southward to near four-tenths
of an inch through Linn-Bates-Henry Counties. This amount of ice,
with winds increasing to 35-40 mph during the day Sunday, will
likely lead to downed tree limbs and power lines, leading power
outages.

The potential for blizzard conditions will increase Sunday morning
as colder air builds into the area, leading to higher/ drier snow
ratios and stronger winds. The HREF has fairly high probabilities
(~75%) of wind gusts exceeding 35 mph and visibility a quarter mile
or less. It's quite possible an upgrade of the winter storm warning
to a blizzard warning will be needed as confidence in blizzard
conditions increases.

One other aspect of this storm remains the potential for convection.
Forecast soundings, mainly over the southern portions of the
forecast area, continue to show positive buoyancy with some models
showing nearly 400-500 J/kg of MUCAPE. That amount is exceptionally
high and seems unlikely to actually materialize. But when there
is good agreement on 50-100 J/kg of MUCAPE, through the snow
growth area, the potential for seeing thundersnow/sleet/freezing
rain is there.

Bitterly cold temperatures will move into the area in the wake of
the storm system. Overnight lows in the single digits below zero are
likely Tuesday - Thursday morning. Wind chill values will be
close to or just below -15 each morning and as a result, a cold
weather advisory may be needed.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1126 AM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

Freezing drizzle should overspread the terminals by around 22z
this afternoon, with this turning into sleet by later this
evening. Light snow should begin at STJ by as early as 2z
tonight, however, sleet will likely continue at the KC metro
terminals through much of the overnight. The changeover to snow
should occur around 11z at MCI, 12z at MKC, and 14z at IXD, with
moderate to heavy snow, winds gusting up to 30 knots, and
visibility of 1/2SM or less (especially at MCI and STJ).

&&

.EAX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MO...Winter Storm Warning until 3 AM CST Monday for MOZ001-002-
     011>013-020>022-028>030-037-038-043-044-053-054.
     Winter Storm Warning from 6 PM this evening to 3 AM CST Monday
     for MOZ003>008-014>017-023>025-031>033-039-040-045-046.
KS...Winter Storm Warning until 3 AM CST Monday for KSZ025-057-060-
     102>105.

&&

DISCUSSION...CDB
AVIATION...BMW
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 4, 5:04 AM CST, 9 hours 9 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
504 AM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

KSZ025-057-060-102>105-MOZ001>008-011>017-020>025-028>033-037>040-
043>046-053-054-051115-
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-
504 AM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A major winter storm is expected to impact the region starting this
afternoon and evening through Sunday night.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Blizzard conditions possible Sunday with wind chills dropping below
zero into next week.

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

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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.