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Kansas City Hit By Dangerous Snow Squall
17 Jan
Summary
- A snow squall warning was issued for the Kansas City area until 5:45 pm Friday.
- Dangerous conditions were observed moving southeast at 30 mph.
- Travel became difficult and potentially dangerous within minutes due to the squall.
A critical snow squall warning was issued for the Kansas City metropolitan area by the National Weather Service, with the alert in effect until 5:45 p.m. on Friday. This hazardous weather phenomenon was observed moving rapidly southeast at 30 miles per hour.
The National Weather Service indicated that travel conditions could deteriorate rapidly, becoming difficult and dangerous within minutes. The warning specifically encompassed Johnson, Jackson, Miami, and Cass counties, highlighting the widespread impact across the region.
Numerous cities were expected to experience the brunt of the squall, including Kansas City, Overland Park, Olathe, and Independence, among others. Reports from nearby areas, such as the Omaha-Council Bluffs region, described blizzard-like conditions from similar squalls.
