Afternoon Snow Update

Final tallies are coming in on a general 1-3″ snow event for the region. There were very few 3″ amounts, and the majority of the snowfall reports have been in the 1.2-2.5″ range. Here are a bunch of snow totals for you. Feel free to add any additional reports.

Lenexa [Johnson Co, KS] public reports SNOW of E2.0 INCH
1 W Shawnee [Johnson Co, KS] public reports SNOW of E2.0 INCH
Oak Grove, MO EMA reports 2.2 inches of snow.
2.3 here at Walmart in Chillicothe, wife measured 1.5 in Trenton
Gladstone [Clay Co, MO] public reports SNOW of M2.5 INCH
De Soto [Johnson Co, KS] public reports SNOW of M1.5 INCH
3 Ese Kansas City Intl [Platte Co, MO] NWS employee reports SNOW of E2.5 INCH
Cameron [Dekalb Co, MO] emergency mngr reports SNOW of M2.5 INCH
Waverly [Coffey Co, KS] co-op observer reports SNOW of M2.0 INCH
Raytown [Jackson Co, MO] co-op observer reports SNOW of M2.2 INCH
Pleasant Hill [Cass Co, MO] co-op observer reports SNOW of M2.0 INCH
Lee’s Summit [Jackson Co, MO] co-op observer reports SNOW of M1.9 INCH
Kearney [Clay Co, MO] co-op observer reports SNOW of M2.7 INCH
Butler [Bates Co, MO] co-op observer reports SNOW of M1.9 INCH
Maryville [Nodaway Co, MO] co-op observer reports SNOW of M1.5 INCH
Gallatin [Daviess Co, MO] co-op observer reports SNOW of M1.7 INCH
Bonner Springs [Wyandotte Co, KS] co-op observer reports SNOW of M1.0 INCH
Leavenworth [Leavenworth Co, KS] co-op observer reports SNOW of M2.5 INCH
Atchison [Atchison Co, KS] co-op observer reports SNOW of M2.0 INCH
Olathe [Johnson Co, KS] NWS employee reports SNOW of M1.7 INCH
Hamilton [Caldwell Co, MO] amateur radio reports SNOW of E2.0 INCH

Here is a look at the latest radar, still snowing across the far SE part of the viewing area.

The storm itself is still located to the west of here, however the mid-upper level moisture now has been stripped away, so that snowflakes can’t form aloft and we’re left with the residual moisture below about 7K feet. There is some freezing drizzle out there, but I don’t think it will contribute to any additional problems. Here is a look at the satellite picture.

That curl in the clouds in SW KS is the storm, and you can see it on the visible loop of satellite pictures. Pretty cool looking.  Here is a look at the radar and surface map combination across the Plains. Click on these images to make them larger.

The next question for the forecast is what happens tomorrow with clearing skies or not. IF we don’t clear, and one can make that argument until later in the day, it might be a struggle to get above 40°. IF we do clear out we’ll use up some of that sun’s energy to melt the snow, so either way it looks to be a cool day.

Our next storm is due in on WED. Temperatures at the surface and aloft will be above freezing so this will be a rain event. Not a lot but there is the potential for another 1/4″ of moisture with some higher amounts up to the north. Actually there may be a snowstorm across SW/SC IA and maybe SE NE. Something to watch for for the next couple of days.

Have a great Monday. Seems like the area is split for a snow day for the kids. at least they finally can use their new sleds and snow stuff!

Joe