Winter Storm Warning…Snow’s On The Way! December 24, 2009

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE ENTIRE KC VIEWING AREA UNTIL LATE FRIDAY. 
 
This morning we’ll have mist and light showers – a flake or sleet pellet might also be in the mix.  More mixing around 12 PM before we see the rain change to snow in Kansas City around 3 PM.  [...]

Winter Storm Watch Is Up! December 23, 2009

A WINTER STORM WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE MAJORITY OF THE KC VIEWING AREA!  Accumulating snow will be likely Thursday afternoon through Christmas Day.
 
Rain has taken over the area today with warming temperatures.  Heavy rain and thunder is likely on Wednesday with highs in the lower 50’s.  Thunderstorms expected through tonight and into [...]

Next Storm: Majority Of It Will Be Rain Instead Of Snow December 22, 2009

Most of the day will be dry and cloudy.  We might have a few showers and drizzle around Kansas City by 5 PM.  At this time, there could be a light wintry mix along the Iowa/Missouri state line.  Temperatures today will be mild at 42°.
 
Overnight, warm air continues to spread North.  There could be some [...]

Storm Moves In Soon! December 21, 2009

A mixture of sun and clouds for Monday – not bad at all at 41°.  Tonight, a few flakes are possible along the Iowa/Missouri state line.  Temperatures will fall into the lower 30’s.
 
On Tuesday,  snow will develop by late morning North of 36 Highway…by afternoon, snow trends closer to the metro, but still North of I-70…points South [...]

Flurries And Sunshine December 20, 2009

Clouds will battle the sunshine today.  Flurries are even possible in northern Missouri…North of St. Joseph and Chillicothe.  Today will be milder at 40°.
 
Monday will be quiet with more clouds than sunshine at 38°.  Then our next storm system arrives on Tuesday.
 
Tuesday’s system still looks like it will begin as rain with temperatures in the [...]

Cool Sailing Through The Weekend December 19, 2009

Partly cloudy with a slight breeze on Saturday.  Since we’ll be in and out of the clouds, highs will be in the lower 30’s.  Wind chill values in the 20’s.
 
On Sunday, temperatures warm to 40° with a sun and cloud mix.  A touch cooler on Monday at 35°.
 
The next storm is still on tap for [...]

Friday’s Wintry Mix And Flakes December 18, 2009

Radar is showing some returns this morning in the form of freezing drizzle…however, it’s still pretty dry so most is probably evaporating before it reaches the surface.  However, I’d keep on eye out on spotty areas of freezing drizzle and a few flakes through this morning.  Temperatures will get above the freezing point later this [...]

Not Much Warmth Today December 15, 2009

Cold all day long with wind chill values from -7° to 0°.  Mostly sunny with an afternoon high of 22°.  Clear and chilly tonight at 15°.  Warmer winds on Wednesday and Thursday with a sunny to partly cloudy sky.  Highs will climb to the upper 30’s to the lower 40’s. 
 
On Friday, a weak disturbance [...]

AM Slick Spots Along With Dropping Temperatures December 14, 2009

The big story today…tumbling temperatures and the possibility for slick morning spots!  Kansas City is at 41° right now as I write this during First News at 5 AM.  By this afternoon, we’ll be in the lower 20’s!  Patchy drizzle is expected to form South of a line from St. Joseph to Chillicothe this morning.  [...]

Another Murky Day! December 13, 2009

Areas of dense fog Sunday morning.  As the fog mixes out, we might see some sunshine before the clouds thicken again.  Later this afternoon and evening, drizzle is possible.  Today’s high will be 40°.
 
Tonight, a cold front arrives.  Clouds with fog – all possible – with temperatures falling.  We’ll be in the 30’s Monday morning and the [...]