Early on the morning of Saturday, December 21, 2013 an area of light to moderate rain moved northward into eastern Kansas and western Missouri. At the time of the rain surface temperatures were in the middle to upper 20s. The result was several hours of freezing rain across the aforementioned eastern Kansas and western and central Missouri areas, including the Kansas City metro area. Widespread reports of around .25 of ice accumulation were received by the NWS, with the highest report of .45 coming from Clinton, Missouri. After sunset the freezing rain gradually transitioned into sleet, then snow.  By 9 pm Saturday night most of the area was receiving light to moderate snow.  Areas north of Interstate 70 received about 6 to 8 inches of snow, with some locations reporting higher amounts. The highest official snow total the NWS received was 9.0 from spotters near St. Joseph and Grant City.  The snow moved out of the area late Saturday night, leaving behind very slick roads and some minor damage caused by the ice.

Heavy Snow in ATCHISON, KANSAS
From 21-DEC-13 14:00:00 to 22-DEC-13 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Light to moderate snow picked up during the afternoon hours on December 21. Preceding the snow freezing rain produced some minor icing in and around the area. Once the snow began it quickly accumulated between 6 and 9 inches across the area. The highest amount received came from St. Joseph, where 9 inches of snow fell.  While there were several vehicle spin-outs across the area, and despite the ice accumulation the widespread effects were rather minimal.

Heavy Snow in DONIPHAN, KANSAS
From 21-DEC-13 18:00:00 to 22-DEC-13 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Light to moderate snow picked up during the afternoon hours on December 21. Preceding the snow freezing rain produced some minor icing in and around the area. Once the snow began it quickly accumulated between 6 and 9 inches across the area. The highest amount received came from St. Joseph, where 9 inches of snow fell.  While there were several vehicle spin-outs across the area, and despite the ice accumulation the widespread effects were rather minimal.

Ice Storm in LINN, KANSAS
From 21-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 22-DEC-13 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained weather spotters from across the area reported between .20 and .50 of freezing rain on December 21. The highest amount of ice accumulation in the area came out of Clinton, Missouri, where .45 of ice accumulated. Once the freezing rain ended light snow accumulated throughout the area during the overnight hours. Between 1 and 3 inches of snow fell on top of the ice accumulation. Some power outages occurred, but no widespread effects were reported from this ice storm.

Ice Storm in MIAMI, KANSAS
From 21-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 22-DEC-13 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained weather spotters from across the area reported between .20 and .50 of freezing rain on December 21. The highest amount of ice accumulation in the area came out of Clinton, Missouri, where .45 of ice accumulated. Once the freezing rain ended light snow accumulated throughout the area during the overnight hours. Between 1 and 3 inches of snow fell on top of the ice accumulation. Some power outages occurred, but no widespread effects were reported from this ice storm.

Winter Storm in JOHNSON, KANSAS
From 21-DEC-13 13:00:00 to 22-DEC-13 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Freezing rain moved into the area early in the afternoon on December 21. The time in which the ice accumulated was not very long, but in the 6-8 hours between when the freezing rain began and when it transitioned into light snow about .10 to .30 of ice accumulated. After the freezing rain transitioned to snow between 1 and 3 inches of snow fell on top of the accumulated ice. Several vehicle spin outs were reported across the Kansas City Metro area. While scattered power outages were reported, and despite the several disabled vehicles on the roads, widespread effects were not incredibly high impact.

Winter Storm in WYANDOTTE, KANSAS
From 21-DEC-13 13:00:00 to 22-DEC-13 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Freezing rain moved into the area early in the afternoon on December 21. The time in which the ice accumulated was not very long, but in the 6-8 hours between when the freezing rain began and when it transitioned into light snow about .10 to .40 of ice accumulated. Trained spotters reported the various ice amounts, however the ASOS at Kansas City International Airport (KMCI) reported .37 of rain while reporting freezing rain. After the freezing rain transitioned to snow between 1 and 3 inches of snow fell on top of the accumulated ice. Several vehicle spin outs were reported across the Kansas City Metro area. While scattered power outages were reported, and despite the several disabled vehicles on the roads, widespread effects were not incredibly high impact.

Winter Storm in LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS
From 21-DEC-13 13:00:00 to 22-DEC-13 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Freezing rain moved into the area early in the afternoon on December 21. The time in which the ice accumulated was not very long, but in the 6-8 hours between when the freezing rain began and when it transitioned into light snow about .10 to .40 of ice accumulated. Trained spotters reported the various ice amounts, however the ASOS at Kansas City International Airport (KMCI) reported .37 of rain while reporting freezing rain. After the freezing rain transitioned to snow between 1 and 3 inches of snow fell on top of the accumulated ice. Several vehicle spin outs were reported across the Kansas City Metro area. While scattered power outages were reported, and despite the several disabled vehicles on the roads, widespread effects were not incredibly high impact.