MD 0006 CONCERNING BLIZZARD FOR NORTHEAST KANSAS INTO WEST-CENTRAL MISSOURI
Mesoscale Discussion 0006
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0651 AM CST Sun Jan 05 2025
Areas affected...northeast Kansas into west-central Missouri
Concerning...Blizzard
Valid 051251Z - 051715Z
SUMMARY...Snowfall rates and winds are increasing. Blizzard
conditions will develop this morning.
DISCUSSION...Light to moderate snow is now being observed across
most of northeast Kansas and west-central Missouri. Expect further
increase in snowfall intensity through the morning as the
mid-latitude cyclone continues to organize. Snowfall rates over 2
inches per hour are possible with 40 to 50% probabilities indicated
by the HREF. In addition, winds are expected to increase further as
strong high pressure builds into the northern Plains. The resulting
pressure gradient will lead to sustained winds of 25 to 30 mph and
gusts over 40 mph for much of the day. This will result in
significant blowing and drifting and visibility restrictions.
Blizzard/near-blizzard conditions are likely along the I-70 corridor
from central Kansas to west-central Missouri through most of the day
today.
..Bentley.. 01/05/2025
...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product...
ATTN...WFO...EAX...OAX...TOP...ICT...
LAT...LON 37959724 38299568 38529427 39049332 39649338 40099518
40029682 39769780 38549803 37959724
