Winter storm warning issued for KC area: Travel could be 'impossible'

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A winter storm warning has been issued for the Kansas City area, predicting heavy freezing rain, sleet, and snow from Saturday evening through early Monday. Travel may become very difficult to impossible due to blizzard-like conditions with wind gusts up to 35 mph. Residents are advised to prepare for potential power outages and tree damage due to the weight of ice and snow.

Keywords: Winter Storm, Kansas City, Weather Warning

Source: KMBC Kansas City

Update At: 1/4/2025

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