Headline:
Snow Squall Warning issued March 15 at 4:29PM CDT until March 15 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event:
Snow Squall Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 2:29pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 428 PM CDT, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line
extending from near Coin to 8 miles east of Shubert, moving east at
35 mph. The worst conditions on Interstate 29 are likely between
Watson and Corning.
HAZARD...Whiteout conditions with near zero visibility associated
with intense bursts of heavy snow and gusty winds leading
to blowing snow. Wind gusts greater than 35 mph.
SOURCE...Radar and webcams.
IMPACT...Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous
within minutes.
This includes Interstate 29 between mile markers 86 and 122.
Locations impacted include...
Tarkio, Rock Port, Fairfax, Craig, Blanchard, Big Lake, Westboro,
Watson, Bigelow, Corning, Indian Cave State Park, and Phelps City.
Instruction:
Slow Down! Rapid changes in visibility and road conditions are
expected with this dangerous snow squall. Be alert for sudden
whiteout conditions.
Area Description:
Atchison, MO; Holt, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov