Good Afternoon everyone!

Snow has been falling since early this morning in parts of the viewing area...with the heaviest amounts across northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas.  We've also had reports of sleet and snow mixing in with the rain around the Kansas City metro and also south around Shawnee and Olathe.  Snow totals so far have been pretty impressive along the Kansas and Nebraska border, with a few spots already picking up seven inches of snow!

Here are some totals through 1pm:

Morrill, Baileyville, Beattie, Marysville, KS; : 7"

Fairview, KS: 6"

Highland, Eureka, KS: 5"

Fairfax, MO: 3"

Concordia, KS; Maryville, MO: 2"

St. Joseph, MO: 1.5"

Most of these totals, as you can see, are heavier on the Kansas side where the air was cooler under the rotating storm.  The Missouri side saw mostly a cold rain, with some sleet mixed in.  KCI airport had some light snow falling around 9-10 a.m. but nothing was sticking to the ground when I called them at that time.  This storm should linger around the plains for the next 24-36 hours before it finally moves out to the north.  I don't expect snow back in the forecast with this storm tomorrow, just a chilly rain/mist/drizzle as it meanders around the plains.

This will be our first official snow for the season, exactly one day later than last year's first snow date!  This brings us back to reality as far as our weather is concerned.  After a very mild first half of November we're reminded that we are approaching winter, and it's that time of the year to prepare for snow, cold temperatures, ice, etc.  November 18th is Winter Weather Awareness Day.  We'll detail more about winter safety on Wednesday.

In the meantime, enjoy the rest of your day, chilly rain/sleet/snow and all!

-Karli