About an inch or so of snow fell overnight in Wyandotte County, bringing with it frigid temperatures.
According to the National Weather Service, many roads and surfaces are covered with snow, creating hazardous road conditions in some areas.
Snowfall was expected to end this morning, but drivers were asked to use caution while driving, the weather service said.
KC Scout (www.kcscout.net) reported two accidents on highways in Wyandotte County before 10 a.m. One was on I-70 eastbound near 78th Street, and the other was on northbound I-635 near I-70.
The weather service said motorists are asked to use caution while driving.
Temperatures are not expected to get above freezing at most locations this week, according to the weather service. Wind chill values will range from the single digits above zero to the single digits below zero through the week. There is a chance of more snow on Thursday and Saturday.
Today’s forecast is a high near 29, with gradually clearing skies, the weather service said. A west northwest wind of 8 to 13 mph may gust as high as 23 mph. The temperature was 23 degrees at 10 a.m., with a wind chill of 11.
Tonight, Christmas Eve, the low will be around 17 with mostly clear skies and a wet wind of 7 mph, according to the weather service.
Monday, Christmas Day, it will be mostly cloudy with a high near 32 and a calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon, the weather service said.
Monday night, the low will be around 12 with mostly cloudy skies and a north northeast wind of 6 to 9 mph, according to the weather service.
Tuesday, expect a high of 18 with mostly cloudy skies, the weather service said, with a north northeast wind of 7 to 9 mph.
Tuesday night, the low will be around 7 with mostly cloudy skies, according to the weather service.
Wednesday, the high will be near 23 with partly sunny skies, the weather service said.
Wednesday night, the low will be near 18 with mostly cloudy skies, according to the weather service.
Thursday, there will be a 30 percent chance of snow before noon, with a high near 30, the weather service said.
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