The Great Kansas City Snow Excavations of... Wait, When Was It Again?
Ah, yes, snow! That beautiful (or slightly terrifying, depending on your perspective) blanket of white that graces (or blankets... you get the idea) Kansas City every winter. But how much of that winter wonderland actually falls each year? Buckle up, because we're about to embark on a thrilling (well, maybe mildly exciting) journey to uncover the truth about Kansas City's snowfall.
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Not Exactly Buried in Snow
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Let's get one thing straight: Kansas City isn't exactly known for being a snow globe. The average winter snowfall (between October and April) sits around 18.8 inches. That's a far cry from the epic blizzards that batter some parts of the country.
But We Can Dream of Winter Wonderlands (Right?)
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However, that doesn't mean Kansas City is immune to the occasional snowstorm. We've all seen those photos on social media: kids bundled up like Michelin Men, snowball fights in the park, and the city transformed into a glistening winter scape. These snowpocalypses (as they're dramatically referred to by some) can dump several inches in a single day, leaving everyone scrambling for shovels and hot cocoa.
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So, How Much Snow Did it Actually Dump?
This is where things get a little tricky. Since you haven't mentioned a specific year, we can't tell you exactly how much snow fell in Kansas City. But fear not, intrepid snow explorer! Here are some resources to help you dig up the data:
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- The National Weather Service: They have a treasure trove of information on Kansas City's winter weather, including snowfall statistics. You can even compare snowfall year-to-year
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=39.1034&lon=-94.5831 - The City of Kansas City: They take snow removal pretty seriously. Their website has info on how they prepare for winter storms, including how much salt they stockpile (spoiler alert: it's a lot)
https://www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/departments/public-works/snow-update-page/snow-map
Bonus Tip: If you're looking for dramatic tales of epic snowfalls, chat with some longtime Kansas City residents. They'll have you believing they practically lived in an igloo back in the day!
How To... Become a Kansas City Snow Expert (Well, Sort Of)
- How to track current snowfall? Download a weather app and keep an eye on the National Weather Service website.
- How to find historical snowfall data? The National Weather Service is your best bet.
- How to prepare for a snowstorm? Stock up on groceries, grab some shovels, and invest in a good pair of snow boots (because wet socks are the enemy).
- How to survive a snow day? Hot cocoa, movies, and building a blanket fort (because, let's be honest, we're all just overgrown kids at heart).
- How to impress your friends with Kansas City snow trivia? Drop the knowledge that the coldest temperature ever recorded in Kansas City was -23 degrees Fahrenheit (brrr!).
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