A winter storm is on its way to Missouri and eastern Kansas, bringing with it heavy snowfall starting Tuesday evening. Snow totals are expected to range from 4 to 8 inches.
The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has warned that the storm is expected to affect major cities, including Kansas City, St. Joseph, and Kirksville. The snowfall is projected to continue until Wednesday afternoon, posing hazardous conditions that could greatly impede morning and evening commutes.
Parts of east-central and northeast Kansas, as well as central, north-central, northeast, northwest, and west-central Missouri, are under the influence of the weather system. People are being cautioned about the possibility of treacherous road conditions and are advised to anticipate delays and challenging travel…