The weather service defines a blizzard as a severe snowstorm in which winds must be sustained or frequently gusting at least 35 mph, falling or blowing snow must reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less, and these conditions must persist for at least three hours. Blizzard warnings are rare in Kansas City, according to data examined by The Star.

A blizzard warning is in effect for the Kansas City area starting Tuesday at 9 p.m. and running through early Wednesday morning. [Click here to track active alerts for your area] Sign up for our Newsletters The word "blizzard" may send a chill down your spine,

Air travelers can expect flight delays and cancellations as a blizzard is forecast to bring snow, high winds and white-out conditions to the Midwest and Great Lakes regions.

On Tuesday at 1:42 p.m. an updated blizzard warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid from 9 p.m. until Wednesday 6 a.m. The warning is for Leavenworth, Wyandotte, Johnson, Platte, Clay,

A Blizzard Warning is in effect for the Kansas City area and most of northwestern Missouri, starting at 9:00 p.m. and lasting through 5:00 a.m. Wednesday. Snow accumulations are only expected to be up to three inches – however,

Goodland, Kansas, is experiencing ongoing snowfall Tuesday morning. A Blizzard Warning is in effect until midnight for parts of Kansas, Colorado and Nebraska, with potential for whiteout conditions, up to 1 inch of snow and 70 mph wind gusts.