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Precipitation Moving Closer

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Here is a radar image and the warming temperatures as of 11 AM:

Here's a quick update.  Gary will be adding thoughts early this afternoon.  A band of freezing rain and freezing drizzle is advancing northeast.  It is just entering our southern counties of Anderson and Linn.  As this band continues moving northeast our temperatures will be nearing 30 degrees by early to mid afternoon.  As I write it is already 27 in Olathe.  This band will move through Kansas City by 2-3 p.m. and likely produce some freezing rain.  Areas of greatest concern will be elevated north facing location, bridge decks, overpasses, on/off ramps, and snow covered areas.  These spots will likely ice up first. 

There will likely be more bands of precipitation after the first one arrives since the main storm is still to the west of our region.  Please report freezing rain or icy conditions to us to pass along to bloggers and also our newsroom.  Temperatures should warm to 32 by late afternoon or in the evening in KC with the potential to reach a couple of degrees above that too. 

Farther to the north where Ice Storm Warnings are in effect the freezing rain will begin after 3 p.m. and continue well into the evening.  Ice accumulations will be up to 0.25" in the warning area, with the greatest amount in the areas near the Iowa border. 

Also, please check out our new weather page and radar tracking technology.  I think you will love it!  Please watch NBC Action News all day long for the latest weather updates!

Jeremy

Published Thursday, December 18, 2008 10:25 AM by Jeremy WxPlus

Comments

 

Kelli said:

Good Morning everyone!  
I was just at I-HOP here in Lee's Summit for my work holiday breakfast and it was snowing!  It was a very, very light snow, and didn't accumulate on anything.  It only lasted about 20 minutes.  
Just thought I would pass that along.
Have a great day and everyone be safe!
-Kelli
December 18, 2008 10:55 AM
 

Andrew_Stafford said:

I hope my wx station is wrong! I love Winter, I hate melting, Rain is for summer/spring Snow,Sleet,and Ice is for winter
33F is says

Below Freezing Dance!!
December 18, 2008 10:57 AM
 

farmgirl said:

I have the wood stove fired up and looking out at the pretty frost covered landscape. Every tree, evergreen, bush, and blades of grass are covered in a delicate coat of frosting. I must say it is beautiful even though I don't like the cold.
December 18, 2008 10:58 AM
 

littleladybugs said:

thanks for the update i might pick my girl up from school alittle before that so i don't have to get out in it if it comes towards the farley area! its the day before christmas break so nothing going on today or tomorrow really!
December 18, 2008 10:58 AM
 

Andrew_Stafford said:

I don't want any melting!! More snow, snow snow please!! Snow,Sleet,Ice I'll take it all!!
December 18, 2008 10:59 AM
 

Mammatus said:

I have 28 degrees in Stillwell. Someone posted 34 but I would say that is wrong.
December 18, 2008 11:01 AM
 

Braysmama said:

My temp is at 31.0 now in Kingsville!!
December 18, 2008 11:03 AM
 

Andrew_Stafford said:

Rdub,

I know my wind station is wacky, LaCrosse said something about electromagnetic interference or something like that.
December 18, 2008 11:04 AM
 

Andrew_Stafford said:

I love the new wx page! Except the images for the 7 day, and etc are small
December 18, 2008 11:05 AM
 

whirlygirl said:

Pilot, this goes on every year whenever a storm potential exists. Most of those who post the desire for those events are young...teens to very early 20's. Unless it gets hateful they won't be removed from here and the one you refer to currently, well he's been on for a long time. Ya kinda have to accept the stupidity of calling for catastrophies or the potential for it as the norm during winter and tornado season. And if ya complain then sometimes you get bashed by others for complaining about it because of this being a place for weather lovers and that they are entitled to get excited about bad weather.
December 18, 2008 11:06 AM
 

RDub said:

Andrew, too bad about the electromagnetic interference. Wind is pretty hard to measure accurately anyway, because most people don't have a 10-meter tower in their yard.
December 18, 2008 11:10 AM
 

Brent said:

dang temperatures.
December 18, 2008 11:11 AM
 

Brent said:

the frost is really pretty.
December 18, 2008 11:11 AM
 

TeacherInStJoe said:

Up to 21 in St. Joseph. We still have a way to go to get above freezing. I doubt we will make it above freezing. The wait is still on..
December 18, 2008 11:11 AM
 

weatherjaded said:

Come on people, give Andrew a break.  He is an outstanding contributor to this blog and he is sharing his opinion on what weather event he prefers.  Which happens to be an opinion shared by many on this blog.  Does anyone ever want to see any situation that could cause damage to person or property? NO.  But, snow, ice, wind, tornado, thuderstorms, heat can all be dangerous situations, but no jumps on people that get excited for thunderstorms or a 90 degree day.  Its all apart of weather.  It's those situations that make the weather interesting.  This is a weather blog and should be free to express our opinions on the weather!
Matt
December 18, 2008 11:12 AM
 

Andrew_Stafford said:

***Disclaimer***

I am not wanting anybody to get hurt,but I love winter. I have lived thru the Ice storm of '02 which I really don't want that again. I love a little coating of Ice b/c when the sun shines on it it sparkles, I love that. Snow I prefer, I am wishing for 2-3ft of snow this year. I also love storm chasing and don't want anybody to get hurt. It's the weather geek in me!!! Winter is the best season ever!!

*** END Disclaimer***
December 18, 2008 11:13 AM
 

Andrew_Stafford said:

yah, rdub, I could imagine a Radar tower in my backyard!!
December 18, 2008 11:14 AM
 

weatherjaded said:

Heat causes more deaths than any other weather phenomenon.  Who wants to be the first to wish for summer?
December 18, 2008 11:16 AM
 

Braysmama said:

Above freezing now--32.2 in Kingsville. :)
December 18, 2008 11:18 AM
 

Fred said:

Just my two-cents before I head back to work...

One of the most amazing things about being a person is the ability to ignore the comments of others.  I still wonder why we spend so much time on this blog talking to those and about those who state their opinions that may clash with our own...these conversations take away from the important conversation of weather.

As a long-time reader of the KSHB blog, I have noticed several people who just don't post any more, and many of them probably stopped due to the inappropriate,lengthy, and often off-topic banter that takes places

Again, if you don't agree with the post of someone wishing for winter weather (snow, ice, etc) don't comment.  If you don't agree with someone wishing for warmer weather (which seems to be a lot more bloggers this week) than ignore the comment.

By doing so, all of us can focus on what is important here...weather!
December 18, 2008 11:22 AM
 

nastyweather said:

Well I'm not too worried abou what's coming in now.  I see at the JCCC weather station from Stormwatch that the temp rose from 25.5 @ 10:20am to 28.1 @ 11:20am.  Figure it will be almost be above freezing by the time the rain arrives.  Of course that still doesn't mean the evening rush hour will be good.  Only takes a few ignorant and over zealous drivers to cause problems.
December 18, 2008 11:27 AM
 

beckysma said:

So what we know is that freezing rain will enter the metro area around 2:00.  What we don't know is exactly how this will affect traffic, especially during rush hour.

So...opinions...If it's do-able (and it is for me) would you leave work early to be home before 2:00?  Perhaps even picking up the kids from school?

I'm just having a hard time grasping how bad this is actually going to get, or if it is at all.

Opinions?
December 18, 2008 11:29 AM
 

Mammatus said:

UGH.... Lets not do this again. This site is for people who love weather and people who want to be informed. I get totally excited when there is a chance for Tornadoes because....well....Im a stormchaser. I totally agree that the more sensitive people that take our excitement for weather personally should keep there comments to themselves. This is a weather blog, not a blog for personal attacks. Anyhoo, the RAP and Unisys sites are down...UGH..... the last RUC map I saw showed the cold air hanging on till 0300Z?
December 18, 2008 11:29 AM
 

weatherfreak01 said:

Weatherjaded, people who are having issues with their furnaces (and there are many) prob. could be counted on as the first people to wish for Summer. :-)

Edna, I too wish that people would put down hints as to where they are reporting from. Some are really good about that, others... I personally, can't keep track where everyone is at.
December 18, 2008 11:32 AM
 

Andrew_Stafford said:

Mammatus,

The ADDS page isn't really working, unless u use CONUS for Sat. images
December 18, 2008 11:34 AM
 

bulldog said:

Showing 29*? in Sibley.  I wonder if that is right.  There is no sun on the thermometer.  
December 18, 2008 11:34 AM
 

weatherjaded said:

Beckysma,
   I agree it seems a little tough to discern what the driving conditions will be.  However the weather team has stayed away from causing any alarm, which if there was cause for, have the obligation to let us know.  That being said if leaving early is do-able then better safe than sorry.
Matt
December 18, 2008 11:37 AM
 

Alden said:

I like the interactive radar. It's much better than some other people's where you must download a certain program for it to work. It's cool!
December 18, 2008 11:38 AM
 

baksdak said:

Just have to say, I am new to this weather blog as of Monday.  I love it!  Thanks to the best weather team in KC for the accurate forecasts.  

I also love reading all opinions of others...lets me have the full scope of everything that could happen!
December 18, 2008 11:41 AM
 

mamaof3girls said:

A fine mist is falling here. I am getting ready to leave the house so I will find out how it will effect my windshield, :o). So the "hoar" frost is what is all over my trampoline net then....very very pretty. I learn something new everyday here!! Be safe all.
Monica
Plesanton, KS
December 18, 2008 11:41 AM
 

W0XDL said:

Temps have risen from 24.4 to 28.6 between 9:00 AM and now (11:40 AM) in north eastern Jackson County, MO.  
December 18, 2008 11:41 AM
 

ALBY21 said:

Anyone else looking at the models, does it look like the storm seems to be breaking up just a little bit?  Will this impact the amount of precip we get and lessen the chances for an ice storm up north?
December 18, 2008 11:42 AM
 

mamaof3girls said:

By the way...my temp down here says 31 degrees....I think I will be okay.
Pleasanton, KS
December 18, 2008 11:46 AM
 

Tim in West Shawnee said:

http://www.wunderground.com/wundermap/?zip=66226&magic=1&wmo=99999

Here is a good website that shows tons of weather stations, with the temperature at each.  If you zoom out, you can also see the radar.
December 18, 2008 11:48 AM
 

Braysmama said:

33.3 and melting snow in Kingsville. Good news!!
December 18, 2008 11:54 AM
 

Brent said:

I agree with weatherjaded and andrew..partially because I have an intrest in Ice as well... this is a weather blog...this is where we can freely talk about weather, and not much else!...so please don't try to get certain words not to be said because Ice is something that occurs in weather...just like thunderstorms and hurricanes and tornados. some of us love those extreme weather phenomenons, and as weatherjaded said as well...if you are offended by someone wishing for an ice storm...you can always leave or just decided not to comment.

and right now I don't even think we are going to get anything close to an ice storm...maybe a little bit of glazing...and thats if these stupid temperatures don't stop going up. lol

Brent
December 18, 2008 11:55 AM
 

KC_Hams said:

Just hit 30 in NKC
December 18, 2008 12:00 PM
 

Andrew_Stafford said:

MELTING! NOOOOOOO!!!!!
December 18, 2008 12:01 PM
 

Emmysmom said:

YAY MELTING!!
December 18, 2008 12:05 PM
 

Andrew_Stafford said:

Please let there be 2-3' of more snow!!
December 18, 2008 12:11 PM
 

briany said:

Jeremy , It's 37.6 here in Blue Springs after a start of 14 this morning. Are we going to have just rain or will the precipitation cool us back down to freezing?
December 18, 2008 12:14 PM
 

RDub said:

Doesn't matter if it's 33 or 23 with the precip being so unimpressive. Are we still expecting the shield of precip to expand at all? Still thinking thunder is possible?
December 18, 2008 12:14 PM
 

Ottawa said:

34 in Ottawa, and the melting is starting! Yes!
December 18, 2008 12:14 PM
 

PilotS77 said:

RDub,

It actually makes a huge difference if it is 33 or 23 if 33 Rain no ice, if 23 freezing rain and ice.

John
December 18, 2008 12:19 PM
 

backwoods said:

Briany, I also live in Blue Springs off Woods Chapel near Lake Tpawingo. I have 30 degrees on my therm. Just wandering if you were on the south side.
December 18, 2008 12:21 PM
 

camatz6 said:

It is still 27 here in Tonganoxie....doesn't look to me (as in sky) that its getting ready to do much.  But, trucks have been out already salting the roads.  I want a white christmas as much as anybody else, but, no ice....
December 18, 2008 12:21 PM
 

Brent said:

its the middle of an arctic outbreak!!! Go away warm temperatures! its winter stay away till late march!...ugh
December 18, 2008 12:24 PM
 

MikeL said:

On one of the blog entries yesterday I said,

"I'm gonna stick with my guns here.  I think the temp goes above freezing by noon tomorrow at the latest along the I-70 corridor...I do not think Topeka-KC will see any major ice problems..."

The temps are around 30 degrees right now in many areas along I-70 so it has just about made it to freezing. These temps are already too warm for a "real" ice storm. I continue to see this as a mainly rain event for Topeka-KC and, if so, I'm happy about that. I hate ice storms. Up north maybe a different story.

I just wish we could get a good blizzard stirred up around here... ;)




 
December 18, 2008 12:27 PM
 

KC_Hams said:

Now 31. Melt! Melt! Melt!
December 18, 2008 12:28 PM
 

stjoemom said:

Not complaining about your forecasts but is there anyway you can let those of us north of metro area exactly what we should expect?  All weather stations here are getting everyone in a panic and predicting like last year's ice storm.  We are hearing up to 1/2 in of ice now in St. Joe.  Are you still estimating 1/4 in of ice.
December 18, 2008 12:31 PM
 

KansasPatriot said:

This system appears pretty weak.  Already looking ahead towards this weekend.  The Chiefs game will be fun to watch.
December 18, 2008 12:31 PM
 

RDub said:

"It actually makes a huge difference if it is 33 or 23 if 33 Rain no ice, if 23 freezing rain and ice. "

My point was, the precip is so unimpressive that the temps become much less relevant. I do understand the concept of the freezing point of water, trust me.
December 18, 2008 12:34 PM
 

jcarney said:

Those of you who are wondering whether to pick up your kiddos early from school...many of the schools are getting out early.  FYI :)
December 18, 2008 12:38 PM
 

KC_Hams said:

@jcarney - Good point. Looks like all districts north of the river are closing at least 1 hour early (except North Kansas City districts...not closing early yet).
December 18, 2008 12:40 PM
 

weatherwyco said:

Just about to approach the freezing mark here in KCK.

Bryan
December 18, 2008 12:42 PM
 

twinkiekid said:

Where did the moisture go?  Not complaining too much.  I still don't want to see rain.
December 18, 2008 12:43 PM
 

Emmysmom said:

So what is the estimated arrival time for the precip downtown and north?  Just wondering when/if I should think of leaving work early.
December 18, 2008 12:45 PM
 

5kckmartins said:

Bryan.. isn't it showing that they're startin to drop again... last refresh is lower than the previous entry
December 18, 2008 12:47 PM
 

Barry said:

The Temp In Stilwell ( 194th & Metcalf ) is 35 F Dew Point Is 28. at 12;45PM
December 18, 2008 12:49 PM
 

stormhammer76 said:

The first wave of precipitation is along a line from Ottawa to Sedalia.  Its pretty spotty mostly and behind it, there isn't much else going on.  Either the main storm system has yet to really make a push this way or the whole thing may not be as strong as initially thought.  Its still early though so we'll see.

That's as of 12:51pm.

Pete
On The Plaza
December 18, 2008 12:51 PM
 

simplykristi said:

I just knew this was going to cause very little problems for the metro KC area.  If I were living just north of the metro KC area, I would be definitely prepared.

Kristi
December 18, 2008 12:54 PM
 

farmgirl said:

Feezing rain (more like spitting rain) starting to fall here in La Cygne.
December 18, 2008 12:55 PM
 

sofaman said:

Hopefully the precipitation isn't going to start until we get above the freezing mark.  It looks like the precipitation is just not advancing north of emporia/ottawa, which is great news.
December 18, 2008 12:55 PM
 

briany said:

Yes backwoods iIam on the southside near ligget and I have 38 . 6 now.
December 18, 2008 12:57 PM
 

Zazel said:

There's a meso for basically Clay County north saying that the heavier freezing rain will arrive after 21z.
December 18, 2008 1:01 PM
 

weatherwyco said:

5KCKMARTENS-

You are correct, the temp has fluctuated a little bit over the last 30 mins or so at the weather station. I kind of wonder if it may be getting a little influence from the snowfall on the ground? But at that same time this thing is about 18 feet off of the ground, so I wouldn’t think it would be that influenced that far up either. But good call on that!

Bryan
December 18, 2008 1:02 PM
 

stjoeattorney said:

As it moves in it will grow, remember the main event is from 7 pm to 2 am overnite for up here...24.4 and hanging tough.  The ground is OH so cold remember.  Put water in the snow and it is crusty snow with more moisture making it harder to melt.  Add an inch or two Sat then an inch or two on Tuesday and St Joe for sure has two white Christmases in a row last 22 December we got 8 inches.
December 18, 2008 1:03 PM
 

5kckmartins said:

i'm watching it close.  I'm on my laptop at table.. but jus few feet from me is desktop where ur station is up.  

What do u think we're gonna see?  well you'll see more than I do, you usually do..
December 18, 2008 1:05 PM
 

Zazel said:

http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/md/md2482.html

For those interested in my last brief post.  Too much EverQuest playing to bother typing much.
December 18, 2008 1:05 PM
 

weatherwyco said:

5KCKMARTENS-

I just noticed as well the graph really shows it nicely that it is downward a little well. Do you ever use the RapidFlash? I think I have my program set to update it every 1 second, so its another good way to get a nice live feed of information. Also, there is a program called Weather Exchange (kind of like weatherbug) but you can see all the weather stations on it that are on Wunderground, that would put the temp and stuff near your desktop. Also updates with Warnings, Advisories and other information. You might want to check that out as well.

Bryan
December 18, 2008 1:05 PM
 

5kckmartins said:

I just might do that.. but gotta finish up finals first.  Only have my nightmare project left to do.
December 18, 2008 1:07 PM
 

Blusky said:

Currently measuring 33.3 degrees here in South Lee's Summit(near Greenwood). Some melting is beginning. Sorry Andrew!

Coming from the foothills (8600') of Colorado, I love the snow, but hate the ice! We don't have a clue about snowfall here! I averaged about 110" per year for the 15 years I lived there. Only had 3 months per year(June, July and August) when we didn't get measurable snowfall.  2003 had the biggest snowfall in a single storm in the last 100 years - 7 feet in two days!! Sounds like that would satisfy Andrew!
December 18, 2008 1:08 PM
 

A dogg said:

It is raining lightly here in drexel, but it does not look to be freezing. If anything, the snow and sleet is melting.
December 18, 2008 1:08 PM
 

weatherwyco said:

Honestly I think we will just see a cold rain this afternoon into tonight, not a big deal at all. I do think we have a nice shot at some snow this weekend into next week though. So hopefully that will stick around for Christmas. And I think I heard something about some snow possible in or around Christmas time. That would be nice!

Bryan
December 18, 2008 1:10 PM
 

5kckmartins said:

I refused to let the boys go to school this morning, just in case.. wasn't riskin them being on those busses with the ice comin..

I hope this snow sticks round tho.. white christmas would b nice
December 18, 2008 1:15 PM
 

Brent said:

talk about pathetic.....look at the radar...lol
December 18, 2008 1:17 PM
 

DPannell said:

33 in Paola, I just LOVE the sound of drip, drip, drip as the snow melts off the roof, yahooooo for no snow or ice, bring on the thaw!  Praying for a safe commute for everyone.
December 18, 2008 1:18 PM
 

beckysma said:

Need new opinions of Platte and Clay counties, please!
December 18, 2008 1:25 PM
 

KC_Hams said:

Gary just posted a new blog.
December 18, 2008 1:29 PM
 

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