Category: Weather

Light snow in today’s forecast

Snow totals are expected to be a dusting of up to 1 inch in Wyandotte County on Thursday. (National Weather Service graphic)
Below freezing temperatures and wind chills in the single digits are in the forecast Thursday and Friday morning. (National Weather Service graphic)

A light snow was falling Thursday morning in Wyandotte County.

Residents can expect a dusting of up to 1 inch of snow, the National Weather Service said. Light snow built into the area from the south, arriving between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. south of I-70, and 9 a.m. to noon north of I-70.

A light snow was falling Thursday morning in Wyandotte County.

Light snow will exit the area west to east, according to the weather service, ending between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. Thursday.

Cold temperatures will remain until Saturday. Today’s high will be near 22 with tonight’s low around 9. Saturday’s high will be near 44. On Sunday, the high will be near 57.

Today, there is a 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 5 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 22 with a north wind around 8 mph.

Tonight, there is a chance of flurries before 9 p.m., according to the weather service. Skies will gradually clear, with a low of 9. Wind chill values will be between minus 2 and 3. A northwest wind will be 8 to 10 mph, gusting as high as 20 mph.

Friday, it will be sunny, with a high near 30, and wind chill values between minus 1 and 9, the weather service said. A north northwest wind will be 3 to 8 mph.

Friday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 17, and a calm wind, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 44, the weather service said. A calm wind will become southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

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

Sunday, it will be sunny, with a high near 57, the weather service said.

Sunday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 31, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be sunny, with a high near 61, the weather service said.

Monday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 33, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, there is a chance of sprinkles, with a high near 61, the weather service said.

Tuesday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 35, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 66, the weather service said.

Very cold temperatures in today’s forecast

The wind chill was minus 8 Wednesday morning, and today’s high will be 24. (National Weather Service graphic)
Predicted snow totals for Thursday could be 1 to 2 inches. (National Weather Service graphic)

The wind chill was minus 10 at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 23, in Wyandotte County, according to the National Weather Service.

Today’s high will be near 24, with tonight’s low around 16, the weather service said.

Light snow is expected on Thursday, and the amount of snow is expected to remain under 2 inches, according to the weather service.

Snow will be building into the area from the south, the weather service said.

Snow will start along and south of I-70 starting at 6 a.m. through 9 a.m. Snow will exit the area between 6 p.m. Thursday and midnight, from west to east.

Motorists should be careful when driving on Thursday, the weather service said.

Temperatures will rise into the 40s on Saturday, according to the forecast.

Today, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 24 and wind chill between minus 8 and 2, the weather service said. A north wind of 8 to 13 mph will gust as high as 20 mph.

Tonight, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 16, according to the weather service. A northeast wind of 8 mph will gust as high as 18 mph.

Thursday, there is a 50 percent chance of snow, with a high near 26, the weather service said. A northeast wind of 9 mph will gust as high as 18 mph.

Thursday night, it will be cloudy during the early evening, then gradually clearing, with a low of 10, according to the weather service. A northwest wind of 6 to 9 mph will gust as high as 20 mph.

Friday, it will be sunny, with a high near 31, the weather service said. A north northwest wind of 5 to 9 mph will become light northwest in the afternoon. Winds may gust up to 18 mph.

Friday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 14, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 43, the weather service said.

Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 23, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be sunny, with a high near 50, the weather service said.

Sunday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 24, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be sunny, with a high near 51, the weather service said.

Monday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 34, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 57, the weather service said.

Icy glaze could affect today’s commute

A windshield in Wyandotte County was covered by an icy glaze on Tuesday morning. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Temperatures will dip tonight, and the wind chill could be in the negative numbers on Wednesday morning. (National Weather Service graphic)

Wyandotte County is under a winter weather advisory this morning until noon today, according to the National Weather Service.

The area has received some freezing drizzle, and additional ice accumulations of a light glaze are possible, according to the weather service.

Residents are advised to be aware that there could be slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges, which could affect the morning and evening commutes, the weather service said. Motorists were advised to slow down and use caution.

Temperatures plunged overnight, going from a high of 70 on Monday to a 20 degrees at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

Subzero wind chills are expected tonight into Wednesday morning, according to the weather service.

Light snow, with minor accumulation, will be possible Wednesday night and Thursday, the weather service said.

Today, it will be mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 30, the weather service said. A northwest wind of 15 to 17 mph will gust as high as 26 mph.

Tonight, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 8, and wind chill values between minus 6 and 4. A north northwest wind of 11 to 15 mph will gust as high as 21 mph.

Wednesday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 26, the weather service said. The wind chill will be between minus 6 and 4. A north wind of 9 to 11 mph will gust as high as 21 mph.

Wednesday night, there is a 30 percent chance of snow, with a low of 18, according to the weather service. A northeast wind of 8 mph will gust as high as 20 mph.

Thursday, there is a 50 percent chance of snow, with a high near 26. A north northeast wind of 8 to 11 mph will gust as high as 20 mph.

Thursday night, there is a 20 percent chance of snow before midnight, with a low of 10, according to the weather service.

Friday, it will be sunny, with a high near 29, the weather service said.

Friday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 13, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 41, the weather service said.

Saturday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 24, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be sunny, with a high near 38, the weather service said.

Sunday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 14, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be sunny, with a high near 40, the weather service said.