Kansas City, MO – Drivers across northern Missouri should prepare for slick roads Monday as a band of light to moderate snowfall targets areas north of I-70, with the highest snow probabilities stretching toward the US-36 corridor. With Arctic air already in place, snow will be light and powdery—ideal for quick accumulation on untreated surfaces.
According to the National Weather Service in Kansas City, snowfall rates could exceed 1 inch per hour in narrow bands, with probabilities above 80% for at least an inch of accumulation in cities like St. Joseph, Chillicothe, and Trenton. Though totals may vary sharply from county to county, the corridor between I-70 and US-36 is at the greatest risk for amounts above 3 inches. Morning snow is possible, but the evening commute is expected to bear the brunt of any impacts.
Winds will settle late Sunday, but northwest gusts up to 30 mph overnight could cause localized blowing snow. Temperatures will plummet into the teens by Monday morning and may not rise out of the 20s through early next week, adding to travel risks on untreated roads.
Snowfall bands may shift, and additional advisories are possible through Monday, so commuters should monitor updated forecasts.
