Headline:
Snow Squall Warning issued March 15 at 5:15PM CDT until March 15 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event:
Snow Squall Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 3:15pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 514 PM CDT, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line
extending from near Slater to near Green Ridge, moving east at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Intense bursts of heavy snow. Gusty winds leading to
blowing snow and visibility rapidly falling to less than
one-quarter mile. 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 54 and
95.
Locations impacted include...
Sedalia, Warrensburg, Marshall, Knob Noster, Concordia, Sweet
Springs, Whiteman Air Force Base, La Monte, Waverly, Pilot Grove,
Smithton, Leeton, Green Ridge, Otterville, Corder, Alma, Malta Bend,
Blackburn, Houstonia, and Whiteman Afb.
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:
Cooper, MO; Howard, MO; Johnson, MO; Lafayette, MO; Pettis, MO; Saline, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov