Chance of snow in Monday’s forecast

National Weather Service graphic

It’s as if winter doesn’t know it’s spring. Today, there is a 70 percent of rain and snow in Wyandotte County, the National Weather Service says.

But the forecast also says it will be less than an inch of snow accumulation.

Snow is predicted between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Monday.

Interestingly, today’s high will be above freezing at 37 degrees.

Temperatures were at 34 degrees at 9 a.m. Monday, and skies were mostly cloudy.

Winds Monday are predicted to be 5 to 7 mph, light and variable.

Tonight’s low will be 23 degrees.

The National Weather Service said to look for an elevated fire danger on Wednesday, when winds may be 25 to 30 mph, and a chance of thunderstorms on Thursday.

Elevated fire danger on Wednesday (National Weather Service graphic)

Snow back in forecast for Monday

Monday snow accumulations (National Weather Service)

Overnight snowfall melted on contact with area roads and left a dusting on lawns.

As temperatures fell into the 20s froze, they created icy spots on mainly bridges, overpasses and ramps.

Residents are advised to use caution today when driving.

Temperatures were 29 degrees at 10 a.m. Sunday, with a high of 41 predicted Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

Accumulating snow is expected Monday across the region, with less than a tenth of an inch is possible in Kansas City, Kan.  Snow will be heavier to the north.

Tuesday’s weather will be sunny with a high of 39. Wednesday, the high will be about 57.

There is also a chance of thunderstorms Thursday, but the threat of severe weather is low at this time. The high Thursday will be 59.

Friday, temperatures will be near 52, and Saturday, near 59.