Light snow, cold temperatures in today’s forecast

Light snow is possible today in the region. (National Weather Service graphic)

The wind chill was 28 on Friday morning, but could drop to about 10 this evening and Saturday morning. (National Weather Service graphic)

Light snow with gusty northwest winds may lead to reduced visibilities and hazardous travel today, according to the National Weather Service.

Wind chills will fall into the single digits by late afternoon and evening, according to the weather service.

Falling temperatures could result in patches of black ice this morning, and again this evening and night, the weather service said. Refreezing on roads may lead to scattered slick spots.

Much colder conditions are expected by afternoon school pickup time and the evening commute, and residents are advised to dress warmly, according to the weather service.

Today, there will be patchy blowing snow between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., the weather service said. After a cloudy start, skies will become sunny, with a high near 34. It was 33 degrees at 9 a.m. The west northwest wind will be 8 to 13 mph, increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds may gust as high as 29 mph.

Tonight, it will be clear with a low of 16, according to the weather service. A north northwest wind of 9 to 14 mph will become light and variable. Winds may gust as high as 20.

Saturday, it will be sunny with a high near 36 and a south wind of 5 to 13 mph, gusting as high as 20 mph, the weather service said.

Saturday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 29 and a south southwest wind of 6 to 9 mph, according to the weather service.

On Sunday, Veterans Day, it will be partly sunny with a high near 45, the weather service said. A southwest wind of 6 mph will become north northwest in the afternoon.

Sunday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 28, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 35, the weather service said.

Monday night, the low will be around 20 with partly cloudy skies, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be sunny with a high near 37, the weather service said.

Tuesday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 25, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, it will be sunny with a high near 48, the weather service said.

Wednesday night, it will be mostly clear with a low of 34, according to the weather service.

Thursday, it will be sunny with a high near 54, the weather service said.

Motorists near I-635 and I-70 on Friday morning. (KC Scout photo)
For the most part, snow did not stick to streets and sidewalks, but some porch edges could be icy.
Snow can be seen on colorful fall foliage in Kansas City, Kansas.
Snow can be seen on colorful fall foliage in Kansas City, Kansas.

Crews to monitor highways and roads for ice

Motorists drove in the snow flurries on Thursday afternoon on I-635 near Kansas Avenue. The snow was not accumulating on the roads. (KC Scout photo)

The Kansas Department of Transportation will be treating the highways for ice, as there is a concern about moisture refreezing overnight, stated a KDOT spokeswoman.

Bridges and overpasses would be expected to freeze first, and they will be the priority for the crews, the KDOT spokeswoman stated.

“We ask drivers to expect ice tomorrow morning, plan ahead and allow extra time,” the spokeswoman stated.

The Unified Government will monitor the snowfall through the rest of the day and into the morning hours to check for accumulation, according to Edwin Birch, UG spokesman.

Currently, the UG has been informed that temperatures are expected to remain above freezing until after midnight, he stated.

A winter weather advisory is in effect for Wyandotte County until 10 p.m. tonight, according to the National Weather Service.

The National Weather Service reported that the temperature was 34 degrees at 4 p.m. Thursday. The weather service forecast showed temperatures dipping to 32 degrees at midnight. Most of Friday, except for about four hours at midday, could be below freezing.

The streets will be monitored to see if they need to be treated later tonight, the UG spokesman added.

Snow was falling Thursday afternoon in Wyandotte County. (Staff photo)