Winter storm to bring heavy snow, arctic cold to St. Joseph area
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Buchanan County. The warning will be in effect from 6 p.m. Friday, January 23 to 6 p.m. Sunday, January 25.
Snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are possible locally, according to the NWS.
Areas north of St. Joseph are under a winter weather advisory and could see 2 to 4 inches of snow. Accumulations of 5 inches or greater are possible south of the city.
The NWS advises travelers to prepare for slick road conditions. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions in Kansas can be obtained by calling 511 and by visiting traveler.modot.org in Missouri.
A blast of arctic air will also affect the region, with wind chills as low as 24 below zero expected locally. The NWS recommends taking cold weather precautions and dressing in layers if you must go out.
