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Near Record Snowfall Totals In KC; Roads Throughout The Area Still A Concern

National Weather Service

As expected, snowfall totals for the two major storms over the last week produced less snow in the northwest corner of the state than it did in Kansas City and points south of there.

Ryan Cutter, meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, says Kansas City experienced one of the snowiest seven-day periods they’ve ever recorded.

Cutter says Kansas City received nine inches of snow in the first go-round February 21, and another eleven inches of snow in the second storm starting February 26.

St Joseph received over six inches in the first storm, and another four inches the second time around, for a total of nearly eleven inches in less than seven days.

Maryville saw a total of eight inches in both storms. Savannah received a lot more snow, eight inches, in the second storm, and got 12 inches total.

MoDOT warns that some rural routes may still have significant snow on them, adding that refreezing and black ice could be a problem even on major highways. In an announcement today, transportation officials said crews battled high winds and drifting snow throughout the night. While conditions are better, MoDOT urges you to exercise caution, reduce speed, leave more space between vehicles, and as always, buckle up.

 

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