Good morning, weather watchers! This is your meteorological maestro bringing you the chilly scoop for Kansas City.
Buckle up, because winter is about to unleash its frosty fury! We've got a Winter Storm Warning that's more serious than a coffee shortage on a Monday morning.
Tonight, expect cloudy skies with temperatures dipping down to a teeth-chattering 22 degrees. Those east northeast winds will be dancing around at 8 miles per hour, so grab your warmest coat.
Saturday brings a 50 percent chance of snow and freezing rain, with temperatures barely crawling to 27 degrees. Winds will be gusting up to 22 miles per hour, making it feel like winter's giving us a not-so-gentle reminder of its presence.
Hold onto your hats, folks, because Saturday night and Sunday are going to be a winter wonderland of epic proportions! We're talking snow, sleet, and some serious accumulation. Expect 6 to 10 inches of the white stuff, with winds howling up to 39 miles per hour. Sunday's temperature will plummet to around 16 degrees, with wind chill making it feel like you're in the Arctic.
The rest of the week looks cold and crisp, with temperatures struggling to reach the high teens. Monday will be mostly sunny but frigid, with a high near 14 degrees. Tuesday through Thursday will offer some sunny respites, but don't put away those heavy winter layers just yet!
For those brave souls planning to venture out, remember: layer up, take it slow, and keep an eye on those road conditions. This storm means business!
For more detailed information and up-to-the-minute updates, check out our link in the show notes at weather dot gov forward slash eax.
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