Winter weather advisory in effect this afternoon until Monday morning

Winter weather advisory (National Weather Service graphic)
Winter weather advisory (National Weather Service graphic)

The weather forecast from the National Weather Service now calls for a winter weather advisory in effect from 3 p.m. Feb. 15 until 9 a.m. Feb. 16.

There is the possibility of a storm system moving into the area this evening with snow developing late and overnight, the weather service said.

Snow may develop along the I-70 corridor and spread southweard dthrough the late afternoon into the evening hours, according to the weather service.

Snow amounts could range from 3 to 6 inches in the central part of the state, south of the Kansas City area, while in the Kansas City area, 1 to 3 inches of snow may be possible, according to the weather service.

The weather service said residents should be prepared for slipper roads and limited visibilities and use caution while driving.

For more information, see www.weather.gov.

Snow accumulation (National Weather Service graphic)
Snow accumulation (National Weather Service graphic)