Category: Weather

A winter storm warning has been issued from midnight Thursday, Dec. 22, through midnight Dec. 23, according to the National Weather Service.

From 2 to 4 inches of snow are expected, with winds gusting as high as 45 mph, the weather service said.

There also will be a wind chill warning in effect from noon Thursday to noon Saturday, with wind chills as low as 30 below zero.

Residents should plan on slippery road conditions, with areas of blowing snow reducing visibility, the weather service said. Hazardous conditions could affect morning and evening commutes. Dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes, according to the weather service.

Those who must travel should keep an extra flashlight,f ood and water in their vehicle in case of an emergency.

Avoid outside activities if possible, the weather service said. When outside make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat and gloves.

The latest road conditions for your state will be available by calling 511.

Today, it will be cloudy, with a high near 36 and a south southeast wind of 7 to 10 mph, gusting as high as 21 mph, the weather service said.

Tonight, there is an 80 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight, with a low of minus 2. The wind chill may be between minus 8 and minus 13. It will be blustery, with a south southwest wind of 12 mph becoming north northwest 16 to 21 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph. Less than an inch of snow is expected.

Thursday, snow is likely before noon, with a 70 percent chance of precipitation. Widespread blowing snow will occur mainly between 9 a.m. and noon, the weather service said. Temperatures will fall to around minus 2 by 3 p.m., with wind chill values between minus 18 and minus 27. It will be blustery, with a north northwest wind of 22 to 25 mph, gusting as high as 40 mph. From 1 to 3 inches of snow is expected..

Thursday night, there will be patchy blowing snow, with a low of minus 6, according to the weather service. The wind chill will be between minus 23 and minus 28. It will be blustery, with a northwest wind of 22 mph, gusting as high as 37 mph.

Friday, there will be patchy blowing snow with a high near 7, the weaher service said. It will be blustery, with a west northwest wind of 20 to 23 mph, gusting as high as 34 mph.

Friday night, there will be patchy blowing snow between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m., with a low of minus 2. It will be blustery.

Saturday, it will be mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 14, the weather service said.

Saturday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 5, according to the weather service.

On Sunday, Christmas Day, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 31, the weather service said.

Sunday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 17, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 25, the weather service said.

Monday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 10, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 35, the weather service said.

Temperatures will reach a high of only 24 today with a north wind of 6 to 9 mph, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

Wyandotte County is under a winter storm watch from 6 a.m. Dec. 222 until 6 p.m. Dec. 23, according to the weather service. A wind chill watch is in effect from noon Dec. 22 until noon Dec. 24.

Tonight, the low will drop to 19, the weather service said.

At 9 a.m. Tuesday, the temperature was 21, and the wind chill was 12, according to the weather service.

Snow is in the forecast for Wednesday night, with a low of 5. Thursday, more snow is likely mainly before noon, the weather service said. An inch of snow is possible Wednesday night, and 1 to 3 inches of snow are in the forecast for Thursday.

Today, it will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 24, the weather service said, and a north wind of 6 to 9 mph.

Tonight, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 19 and a north wind around 5 mph becoming calm, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, it will be cloudy, with a high near 36 and a south southeast wind of 6 to 10 mph, gusting as high as 22 mph, the weather service said.

Wednesday night, there is an 80 percent chance of snow after midnight, with a low of 5. It will be blustery, with a south southeast wind of 6 to 11 mph becoming north northwest 16 to 21 mph after midnight. Winds may gust as high as 29 mph. Around an inch of snow may be accumulated.

Thursday, there is a 70 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon, the weather service said. There will be patchy blowing snow with a high near 10. It will be blustery, with a north northwest wind of 21 to 23 mph, gusting as high as 40 mph. New snow accumulation will be 1 to 3 inches.

Thursday night, there wll be patchy blowing snow before 1 a.m., with a low of minus 8. It will be blustery.

Friday, there will be patchy blowing snow between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., with a high near 4, the wether service said. It will be blustery.

Friday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of minus 3, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be sunny and cold, with a high of 11, the weather service said.

Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of minus 2, according to the weather service.

On Christmas Day, Dec. 25, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 23, the weather service said.

Sunday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 16, according to the weather service.

Snowfall is possible on Monday, as a light rain and snow mixture may move in from west to east, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

A trace to one inch of snow is possible Monday, transitioning to all rain before moving out during the evening, the weather service said. Surfaces such as bridges and overpasses may be slick.

A more impactful winter storm is possible Wednesday into Thursday, according to the weather service.

Temperatures were 38 degrees at 9 a.m. Monday, with a wind chill reading of 33.

The Christmas Day, Dec. 25, forecast is mostly sunny, with a high near 21.

Today, rain is likely, mainly before 4 p.m., with a high near 39, the weather service said. A south southeast wind of 7 to 10 mph will gust as high as 23 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of precipitation is possible.

Tonight, it will be cloudy, with a low of 20 and a calm wind becoming north 5 to 8 mph after midnight, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 26 and a north wind of 6 to 8 mph, the weather service said.

Tuesday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 17 and a north northeast wind of 6 mph, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, there is a 20 percent chance of snow after noon, with a high near 28, the weather service said, and an east wind of 5 to 7 mph.

Wednesday night, there will be a 90 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight, with a low of 8, according to the weather service.

Thursday, there is a 70 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon, the weather service said. There will be widespread blowing snow, mainly between 11 a.m. and noon. The high will be near 14.

Thursday night, there will be patchy blowing with a low of minus 9. It will be blustery, according to the weather service.

Friday, there will be patchy blowing snow before 3 p.m., with partly sunny and cold temperatures and a high near 3, the weather service said. It will be blustery.

Friday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of minus 6, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 11, the weather service said.

Saturday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of minus 1, according to the weather service.

On Sunday, Christmas Day, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 21, the weather service said.