KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Good morning bloggers,
A band of light snow pulsed right over Kansas City between 4 and 5 a.m. The orange to red, changing to pink in the middle shows where this snow band formed, and it was nearly stationary when I was writing this blog entry at 4:45 a.m.
4:45 AM Radar:
The green to yellow areas may be freezing drizzle or a very light mixture with light snow. The middle of this band will be the most likely area to have the heavier accumulation, and I am talking still under 1 inch.
7 AM Radar:
At 7 AM, a band of light snow and freezing drizzle continues. The new band of snow was increasing from Olathe to south Kansas City and drifting north.
This storm system has an interesting feature that will continue to generate light snow bands and some freezing drizzle. It will likely increase in the next few hours as this system approaches.
Around 5,000 feet above us there is a circulation increasing. This is causing the snow to form and increase as we move into the mid-late morning. This level is called the 850 mb level and the dark green shows the 90% to 100% relative humidity at this level.
By the end of the day this system strengthens as it passes overhead. It will be located over northeastern Missouri, and heavier snow bands will from northeast of us as this produces a major storm from Illinois into New England.
This system is producing light snow and freezing drizzle. With temperatures so cold it will cause slick spots. Try to give yourself an extra 15 to 30 minutes so you aren't rushing on your way to work.
It is 17° at just before 8 AM. Light snow was increasing across the region:
Forecast timeline:
- Now - Noon: Light snow and freezing drizzle increase with minor accumulations likely. Wind chills between 0 and 5 degrees.
- Noon - 6 PM: A 100% chance of light snow mixed with freezing drizzle at times. Accumulations of a dusting to 1" expected. Most areas will have 1/2" or less.
- Tonight: The snow will end with slick and hazardous conditions around the region. Low: 9°
- Friday: Decreasing clouds. High: 29°
Thank you for sharing this weather experience and spending a few minutes reading the weather blog. We will keep you updated.
Gary
