Headline:
Snow Squall Warning issued March 15 at 4:38PM 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 - 2:38pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 437 PM CDT, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line
extending from near Hardin to Chilhowee, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Intense bursts of heavy snow. Gusty winds leading to
blowing snow and rapidly falling visibility. Wind gusts
greater than 35 mph.
SOURCE...Radar and webcams.
IMPACT...Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous
within minutes.
This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between mile markers 30 and
62.
Locations impacted include...
Warrensburg, Odessa, Higginsville, Lexington, Knob Noster, Concordia,
Holden, Whiteman Air Force Base, Waverly, Wellington, Leeton, Corder,
Alma, Chilhowee, Kingsville, Blackburn, Mayview, Whiteman Afb, Lake
Lafayette, and Centerview.
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:
Johnson, MO; Lafayette, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov