... Winter Storm Watch in effect from Saturday morning through
Sunday afternoon...
The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has
issued a Winter Storm Watch for heavy snow... which is in effect from
Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon.
* Location... east central Kansas... west central and central Missouri.
* Timing... rain will begin changing over to snow Friday night into
Saturday morning. Most locations should change over to all snow by
Saturday morning.
* Snow accumulations... total snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches will
be possible by the time precipitation ends Sunday afternoon.
Snowfall may become heavy at times within the stronger bands to
produce locally higher amounts.
* Impacts... roads will likely become slick and hazardous with snow
Saturday through Sunday. Motorists should exercise extreme caution
when traveling.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Watch for heavy snow means there is a potential for
significant snow accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to
monitor the latest forecasts.