Streets in Kansas City are expected to begin icing up this morning as freezing rain moves into the area. Some major school districts have decided to cancel classes. The National Weather Service has issued an ice storm warning for the metro area, which is in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday. Temperatures will remain around to below freezing this AM as an area of rain spreads across E KS & W MO. This will result in significant ice accumulations. Rain exiting to east this afternoon. Could get up to an additional 1/4 inch of ice in the Warning area. pic.twitter.com/pDchTtTLqc— NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) February 20, 2018 Significant icing is possible with one-tenth to three-tenths of an inch of accumulation expected, according to the weather service. Power outages and tree damage are possible. Most major school districts have begun canceling classes on Tuesday, including in Kansas City, Lee’s Summit, Grandview, Kansas City, Kan., and North Kansas City among others. The … [Read more...] about Ice storm warning for Kansas City as school districts cancel classes
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Ice storm warning canceled; flood watch still on, dense fog advisory as well
With less freezing rain expected and temperatures a little warmer than forecast, the ice storm warning for freezing rain that was supposed to hit counties north of Madison has been canceled. The National Weather Service said that doesn't mean conditions are all clear, since there's still the potential for freezing rain, and even a little ice on roads can cause peril, so keep up with changing forecasts Monday night into Tuesday. About two dozen school districts and private schools were closing early on Monday, along with the cancellation of evening events. A list can be found at Channel3000.com. A dense fog advisory was issued at 1 p.m. and will continue until 6 a.m. Tuesday, for the southern two tiers of counties in Wisconsin, including Dane County. A warm front moving up through Wisconsin is causing the fog, with visibility dropping to less than a quarter-mile at times. Fog could lift during rain, and fog is more likely in low-lying areas. The ice storm warning was replaced with a … [Read more...] about Ice storm warning canceled; flood watch still on, dense fog advisory as well
UPDATE: Winter storm warning extended as more snow develops to the west
Much of Northwest Indiana shut down Friday as plow crews attempted to keep up with a wicked winter snowstorm. Many schools, government offices and businesses closed Friday in anticipation of the storm. By late Friday afternoon, snow began falling at an intense rate of 1 inch per hour, making travel hazardous with significantly limited visibility, forecasters said. The National Weather Service extended a winter weather advisory for Lake and Porter counties until 6 p.m. Friday, after more snow developed to the west. LaPorte County also was under a winter storm warning through 7 p.m. No state roads had been closed as of Friday afternoon, but the Indiana Department of Transportation said conditions were worsening as snow continued to fall. Several crashes were reported along the Borman, including one near Grant Street involving two semi-trailers that temporarily ensnared westbound traffic. "We have a full call out of (170 or more) plows on the roads, … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Winter storm warning extended as more snow develops to the west
UPDATE: Winter storm warning extended as more snow develops to the east
Forecasters extended a winter weather advisory for Lake and Porter counties through Friday night because of more snow developing to the east. Several inches of snow fell overnight, and road conditions were expected to get even worse as heavier bands of snow arrived. Lake and Porter counties are now under a storm warning through 6 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. LaPorte County also was under a storm warning until 6 p.m. Additional accumulation of 2 to 4 inches was expected Friday in Lake and Porter counties, with the highest amounts north of Interstate 80. In LaPorte County, 7 to 12 inches of total accumulation was expected, though the highest amounts were predicted north of U.S. 6. Snow totals over a 24-hour period ending by 8 a.m. Friday ranged between 3 and 5 inches in Lake County, according to the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network. Porter County 24-hour totals ranged from 3.4 to 4.7 inches, and overnight totals in LaPorte County … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Winter storm warning extended as more snow develops to the east
Storm update: Weather storm warning ends at 9 a.m. for some, others at noon
The winter storm expected to dump up to a foot of snow on the region through Sunday should reduce in intensity in a few hours. The National Weather Service has scaled back its winter storm warning to end at 9 a.m. in Kane, McHenry, Lake and DeKalb counties, and noon in Cook, DuPage, Will and Kendall counties. It had previously predicted the warning to go to 6 p.m. Friday. Snow is winding down over the Rockford area, though some light snow is still expected on and off for the next several hours. As of 5:50 a.m. today, O'Hare International Airport had 4.6 inches of snow, Glenview had 4.4 inches and Elk Grove Village recorded 4.2 inches. Woodstock had 6.2 inches of snow through 4:45 a.m. with St. Charles at 4.5 inches and Batavia at 3.7 inches as of 5:45 a.m. Additional significant accumulation is not expected until later tonight into Saturday morning. After some hours of no snow, the pattern is expected to repeat Saturday night into early Sunday morning before dry weather takes over. … [Read more...] about Storm update: Weather storm warning ends at 9 a.m. for some, others at noon
Dawn Patrol: Winter storm warning ends at noon today
What's expected to be the heaviest snowfall this winter season caused flights to be canceled and many suburban school districts to close. National Weather Service meteorologists issued a winter storm warning starting from 6 p.m. Thursday and now extended through noon today, with heavy snow making travel "very difficult to impossible." Full story Snowstorm could affect newspaper delivery times today Due to the likelihood of heavy snow Thursday night, some copies of the Daily Herald might be delivered late today. Or you might not be able to find it easily under the snow. In anticipation of the storm, we started our presses early, so some of last night's late sports may not be available in time for the print editions. Full story Traffic Snow covered roads are making travel difficult in the suburbs this morning. Give yourself extra time if you have to drive this morning. Traffic report. Report: Illinois to drop unpopular PARCC exams Just three years after they launched, the use of … [Read more...] about Dawn Patrol: Winter storm warning ends at noon today
Winter storm warning: Snow blanketing Metro Detroit
Winter Storm Mateo is hitting the region forcing the cancellation of hundreds of schools, flight cancellations and declarations of snow emergencies throughout the region. Snowfall of 6-9 inches is expected as the storm will continue to bear down on Metro Detroit through Friday, according to the National Weather Service.Trent Frey, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in White Lake Township said many areas of Metro Detroit can expect the snowfall to hit the "upper range" of the predicted snowfall by the time this storm front passes. "It's going to be messy," Frey said. The weather service issued a winter storm warning for Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties through midnight Friday.Hopeful travelers hoping to get out of town at Detroit Metro Airport braved long security lines and some trepidation early Friday. A line of at least 200 people waited to clear security around 6 a.m. Friday at the airport. Communities declared a snow … [Read more...] about Winter storm warning: Snow blanketing Metro Detroit
National Weather Service upgrades watch to winter storm warning
A winter storm is predicted to dump up to a foot of snow on the suburbs the next two days. National Weather Service meteorologists have issued a winter storm warning in effect from 6 p.m. Thursday through 6 p.m. Friday, with heavy snow making travel "very difficult to impossible." The storm warning includes all of northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Between six and 12 inches of accumulation is possible. The weather service is warning of significant reductions in visibility at times. "If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency," the weather service said in a statement. The snow will add to the up to three inches that have fallen over the past three days. … [Read more...] about National Weather Service upgrades watch to winter storm warning
Winter storm warning: Heavy snow could make travel difficult Wednesday
Forecasters say moderate-to-heavy snowfall early Wednesday, could make the morning commute a slow and slippery one.The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning Tuesday afternoon for portions of the Rochester-Finger Lakes region, with between 7 and 10 inches of snow expected. Communities to the east and southeast of Rochester likely will get more snow than those farther west.The storm warning brought with it a change in timing. Previously, forecasters said the evening commute might be the tough one Wednesday, but amended that to say the morning trip to work and school could be more troublesome.The heaviest snow will continue into the afternoon before letting up gradually Wednesday evening.The winter storm warning covers Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, Livingston, Wyoming and parts of three other counties.High temperatures Wednesday will be in the upper 20s. The mercury may reach the 30s by the weekend. … [Read more...] about Winter storm warning: Heavy snow could make travel difficult Wednesday
Freezing rain, sleet on the way as Houston remains under winter storm warning
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