Winter Storm: Jan. 6-7

Another round of winter weather is driving through the northern plains states of IA/NE and into KS/MO this afternoon before moving eastward into the Ohio Valley and northern Tennessee Valley regions for the 7th and 8th.  Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Warnings have been issued for much of the plains, with the heaviest amounts currently falling across the eastern Dakotas and extreme western Minnesota and into extreme eastern Nebraska and across western/central Iowa this morning.  These heavier amounts may also make it into northeastern Missouri and adjacent regions this afternoon.  This heaviest band will likely accumulate 6-8" of snowfall over a fairly short period of time today, with a good swath of 4+ inches across nearly the entire state of Missouri.

Since my last updates I have finished my move down to the Kansas City area, and have started work this week as well.  The Kansas City area can expect 4-6" of snow with this system, with the heavier amounts on the eastern side of the metro.  While some flurries or light snow activity may be seen this morning, expect the heaviest snow to come on this afternoon and at times become heavy.  Luckily the winds will stay light for a majority of the snowfall, but as this evening progresses and we see the last of the snow bands come through the region we'll see the winds turn to the northwest and become quite gusty.  This will create heavy blowing and drifting snow across the area, and may lead to near-blizzard conditions for tonight and through much of the day Thursday. 

Look for an additional update tonight as the snow begins to taper across the KC metro and moves into the Mississippi Valley and into the Ohio Valley.