With snow on the way Saturday, winter weather advisory issued for area

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Snow is expected to accumulate this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

The weather service has issued a winter weather advisory Saturday for this region, including Wyandotte County.

Snow will overspread the area after daybreak Saturday, according to the weather service, with snow gradually tapering off by late afternoon and early evening. Accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected for much of the area before snow comes to an end Saturday evening.

The winter weather advisory is in effect from 6 a.m. Saturday to midnight Saturday.

The weather service said accumulating snow and reduced visibility will result in hazardous travel across the region through much of the area. Motorists should be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibility. There will be dangerous road conditions.

Friday’s weather will be mostly sunny with a high near 31. The winds are calm in the morning, and may grow to 5 mph in the afternoon. Tonight, the skies will be partly cloudy with a low of 20.

Saturday’s high will be near 31, with a 90 percent chance of snow.

Saturday night, there is a chance of flurries before midnight. The low will be around 15. Winds will be 6 to 11 mph after midnight.

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Sunday’s temperatures will reach a high of 27, with northwest wind of 7 to 10 mph.

Sunday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low around 16.

Monday, the high will be near 24; Tuesday, near 25; Wednesday, near 40; and Thursday, near 44.

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