Winter weather advisory issued for Wyandotte County from Sunday through Monday

Wyandotte County is in an area that could get 2-4 inches of snow Sunday and another inch on Monday. (National Weather Service graphic)
Ice accumulation will be greater to the south of Wyandotte County. A slight amount of ice is possible here. (National Weather Service graphic)
A winter weather advisory has been issued from 9 a.m. Sunday through 6 p.m. Monday for Wyandotte County, according to the National Weather Service. (National Weather Service graphic)

A winter weather advisory has been issued from 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, through 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, according to the National Weather Service.

According to the weather service, mixed precipitation is possible Sunday and Monday. Total snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulation of around one-tenth of an inch are possible.

There likely will be slippery road conditions, which could affect morning or evening commutes on Monday, the weather service said.

Motorists were advised to slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions may be obtained by calling 511, or visiting www.kcscout.net.

The forecast for Sunday is a 90 percent chance of snow, with a high near 30 and an east northeast wind of 6 to 8 mph, the weather service said. Snow accumulation will be 2 to 4 inches possible.

Sunday night, snow is likely before 9 p.m., then a 60 percent chance of snow and freezing drizzle between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m., then snow likely after 10 p.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 21 with a north northeast wind of 6 to 8 mph. Less than an inch of new snow accumulation is possible.

Monday, there is a 70 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon, with a high near 29, the weather service said. A north wind will be around 6 mph. About 1 to 2 inches of new snow accumulation is possible.

Monday night, there is a 20 percent chance of snow before midnight, with a low of 15, according to the weather service. The low will be around 15 with a north wind of 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday, it will be sunny with a high near 34, the weather service said.

For more information, visit www.weather.gov.

Children take a Fantasy Flight to the North Pole

Scenes from a Fantasy Flight to the North Pole held Saturday evening for children who had been in the hospital. (Photo by William Crum)
Scenes from a Fantasy Flight to the North Pole held Saturday evening for children who had been in the hospital. (Photo by William Crum)

by William Crum

Over 200 people were on the Fantasy Flight to the North Pole on Saturday evening.

This was a project by United Airlines for children who were in the hospital.

A lot of the children on the Fantasy Flight had previously been treated at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas.

This project only happens during the holiday season. They get to meet Santa Claus and various superheroes.

This is the third year for the project, making it a huge success. They are already planning it for next year.

Scenes from a Fantasy Flight to the North Pole held Saturday evening for children who had been in the hospital. (Photo by William Crum)
Scenes from a Fantasy Flight to the North Pole held Saturday evening for children who had been in the hospital. (Photo by William Crum)
Scenes from a Fantasy Flight to the North Pole held Saturday evening for children who had been in the hospital. (Photo by William Crum)
Scenes from a Fantasy Flight to the North Pole held Saturday evening for children who had been in the hospital. (Photo by William Crum)
Scenes from a Fantasy Flight to the North Pole held Saturday evening for children who had been in the hospital. (Photo by William Crum)
Scenes from a Fantasy Flight to the North Pole held Saturday evening for children who had been in the hospital. (Photo by William Crum)
Scenes from a Fantasy Flight to the North Pole held Saturday evening for children who had been in the hospital. (Photo by William Crum)
Scenes from a Fantasy Flight to the North Pole held Saturday evening for children who had been in the hospital. (Photo by William Crum)

Deadline Sunday for signing up for Affordable Care Act insurance

Sunday, Dec. 15, is the last day to enroll for the Affordable Care Act.

Residents who are interested in the health insurance will have to enroll by Sunday.

More plans are available in Wyandotte County on the ACA website than there were last year.

Those who sign up by Dec. 15 need to pay the first health insurance premium by Jan. 1, according to the ACA.

The cost of health insurance is adjustable, according to the option chosen, and according to the income of the participant.

Those interested may sign up at www.HealthCare.gov. Agents may be available to help applicants at https://localhelp.healthcare.gov/.