A fast-moving winter storm will likely dump up to two inches of snow in the Kansas City metro area on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Areas east of metro along Interstate 70 will see as much as five inches of snow. National Weather Service in Kansas City

A weak area of low pressure that developed over the Plains had enough moisture and cold air to produce the first measurable snowfall of the season from communities in Kansas to the Ohio Valley. A narrow band of snow formed over the Interstate 70 corridor dropping anywhere from 1-6" of snow and making travel slick.

A weak area of low pressure that developed over the Plains had enough moisture and cold air to produce the first measurable snowfall of the season from communities in Kansas to the Ohio Valley.

A cold snap has gripped the Kansas City area causing temperatures to plunge across the metro, the National Weather Service said. “Below normal temperatures are expected today (Friday) through Monday,” the weather service said.

Kansas City has perfected their street cleaning shell game. Main roads are prioritized and generally get pretty good coverage . . . Meanwhile, everybody else is on their own with an emphasis on cleaning INFLUENTIAL neighborhoods first.