Weekend Snowfall

The weekend rounds of winter weather continue to be fairly well handled by forecast models. No significant changes have occurred since my update yesterday, with two rounds of winter precipitation likely across the Central Plains. The first of which will occur Saturday with accumulations ranging from 1-3" across parts of Missouri and Iowa. A second more robust round of precipitation will occur as our low pressure system dives south along the NE/IA and KS/MO borders before sliding eastward across southern Missouri. The heaviest snowfall should occur in areas of northeast/central Missouri where a band of 3-6" is likely as the low pressure begins its' trek eastward. Winter Weather Advisories have already been issued for areas of Missouri that are expected to see the heaviest snow accumulations.

Expect temperatures to drop dramatically as the low pressure system passes by, with increasing winds as well. All of this will lead to increased likelihood of snow accumulations on roadways and blowing snow leading to hazardous driving conditions on Sunday. We'll stay cold and breezy on Monday, with a few flurries continuing to fly as moisture is ringed out of the arctic air mass. We'll finally see the sun again on Tuesday, but likely remain below freezing for a majority of areas that saw the snow over the weekend.

Although areas of Missouri may see upwards of 6" of snow totals this weekend, I don't expect to make any additional updates regarding our weekend snowfall due to the weekend. I will likely post a recap on Monday/Tuesday to summarize any events that occurred and provide snow total maps. Enjoy the Valentines weekend...