Damp, Snowy Forecast to Start March in Missouri

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After a week of pleasant but windy conditions, the KMMO listening area in Missouri is on track to have a cold and damp start to March. The National Weather Service is calling for a downturn in temperature by Sunday, as precipitation in the form of snow and ice makes its way into the area, potentially causing hazardous road conditions.

Why it matters

The upcoming weather pattern will be a significant shift from the recent pleasant conditions, and the snow and ice could create travel challenges for residents in the region. Additionally, the precipitation is expected to provide some relief for areas that have been experiencing drought conditions.

The details

Meteorologist Spencer Mell says the snow and ice in the forecast may be brief, but they will still cause hazardous road conditions. The temperature may begin to increase on Monday, as will the chances for rain. Early projections call for as much as ten inches of rain and precipitation over the next month, which will be welcome relief for area fields that have been affected by drought.

• The downturn in temperature and arrival of precipitation is expected by Sunday.
• The chances for rain are expected to increase on Monday.
• Early projections call for up to ten inches of rain and precipitation over the next month.