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Winter Storm Warning in effect now; Wind Chill Warning Thursday-Friday

Winter Storm Warning in effect now
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WEATHER HEADLINES

  • Intensity of winds and snow increase overnight
  • Heaviest, steadiest snow falls Thursday morning
  • Wind chills below zero through midday Saturday
  • Starting to feel a little better on Christmas Day with sunshine
  • Above freezing by next Tuesday

KANSAS CITY'S FORECAST

Tonight: Gust winds blow in around midnight then snow increases around 2am. Wind: N 25-35mph, gusting 35-45mph. Temps: 33° falling to 1°

Thursday: Our 2"-4" of snow falls between 4am-10am. Snow, heavy at times, and blowing snow reduce visibility to a quarter mile. The gusty winds make it difficult to measure. They also usher bitter cold and produce dangerous wind chills. Avoid traveling. Wind: NW 25-35 mph, gusting 45-50 mph. High: 2° Wind Chill: -25° to -35°

Friday: Roads still slick with some snow cover. Avoid being outside! The wind and wind chills are way too dangerous. Wind: NW 25-35 mph, gusting 45-50 mph. High: 2° Wind Chill: -15 to -25°

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