1/11/11 the Onset of Good luck...

Good Morning KC! We wanted to give you the first update, and what it may mean for us in KC. Not sure yet, more to come later. For the most part I think it is would be salt spreading event but Gary Lezak did say last night mini-blizzard. This could mean that the winds would carry snow over the lots and walks and have 2 or so inches in "areas" of lots. We will put another update out later today. LIKELY TREATABLE EVENT A strong cold front will move into Missouri today as a strong upper level storm system dives into our area. As temperatures fall this afternoon- light snow moves into NW Missouri with snow increasing in areal coverage. Snowfall accumulations are expected to be around 1/4-1/2" roughly in a line from KC to Sedailia with higher amounts north and east of that. Tonight will have strong winds, blowing snow reduced visibilities with temps into the teens. The threat is although the snow amounts are expected to be light- roads may be warm enough to initially melt the snow before temps fall enough for the roads to freeze causing icy conditions especially for untreated roadways. There are signs this morning this storm may produce more snow than currently forecasted and I'll have to update later this morning as new information comes in. Provider of Kansas City's Long Range weather at. www.kclongrangeweather.com