Storm Prediction Center Mesoscale Discussion 6

   Mesoscale Discussion 0006
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   0651 AM CST Sun Jan 05 2025

   Areas affected...northeast Kansas into west-central Missouri

   Concerning...Blizzard 

   Valid 051251Z - 051715Z

   SUMMARY...Snowfall rates and winds are increasing. Blizzard
   conditions will develop this morning.

   DISCUSSION...Light to moderate snow is now being observed across
   most of northeast Kansas and west-central Missouri. Expect further
   increase in snowfall intensity through the morning as the
   mid-latitude cyclone continues to organize. Snowfall rates over 2
   inches per hour are possible with 40 to 50% probabilities indicated
   by the HREF. In addition, winds are expected to increase further as
   strong high pressure builds into the northern Plains. The resulting
   pressure gradient will lead to sustained winds of 25 to 30 mph and
   gusts over 40 mph for much of the day. This will result in
   significant blowing and drifting and visibility restrictions.
   Blizzard/near-blizzard conditions are likely along the I-70 corridor
   from central Kansas to west-central Missouri through most of the day
   today.

   ..Bentley.. 01/05/2025

   ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product...

   ATTN...WFO...EAX...OAX...TOP...ICT...

   LAT...LON   37959724 38299568 38529427 39049332 39649338 40099518
               40029682 39769780 38549803 37959724