Multiple states have been issued winter weather-related alerts by the National Weather Service (NWS), with forecasters expecting up to 9 inches of snow to hit parts of the country.
As of early Sunday morning, winter weather advisories are in place across portions of Alaska, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri and Illinois.
The agency issues these advisories when wintry weather “is expected to cause a significant inconvenience, but not serious enough to warrant a warning.”
Alaska
In Alaska, a winter weather advisory remains in effect for Prince of Wales Island as well as the City and Borough of Wrangell from 6 a.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. AKST Monday. Snow is expected, with forecast totals of up to 9 inches.
A separate advisory covers Sitka, Kake, Port Alexander, and nearby island communities from noon Sunday to 9 a.m. AKST Monday. Snowfall totals are forecast to reach 5 to 7 inches.
For the northern Arctic Coast, including Utqiagvik, an advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m. AKST Sunday. The NWS reports blowing snow, wind gusts up to 45 mph, and additional snowfall of up to an inch.
Illinois
Parts of southwest and west‑central Illinois—including Greene, Macoupin, Adams, Pike, Calhoun, Jersey, and Madison Counties—are under a winter weather advisory from 6 p.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. CST Monday. Wet snow is expected, with totals reaching up to 1 inch, although localized pockets could see 2 to 4 inches, according to the NWS.
Missouri
Areas such as Marion, Ralls, Pike, Montgomery, Warren, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Louis County, and St. Louis city are under a winter weather advisory from 6 p.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. CST Monday. Wet snow is forecast to accumulate up to 1 inch, though a small area may see 2 to 4 inches, per the NWS.
Counties including Mercer, Putnam, Schuyler, Grundy, Sullivan, Adair, Livingston, Linn, and Macon remain under a winter weather advisory from 6 p.m. Sunday to 9 a.m. CST Monday. Mixed precipitation is expected, bringing up to 1 inch of snow and a light glaze of ice.
For Chariton and Randolph Counties, an advisory is in effect from 6 p.m. Sunday to 9 a.m. CST Monday. Wet snow and sleet are forecast, with total accumulations up to 1 inch.
Kansas
The NWS has also issued a winter weather advisory for portions of central, east‑central, north‑central, and northeast Kansas, including cities such as Topeka, Manhattan, Marysville, Junction City, Abilene, Clay Center, and Hiawatha. The advisory is in place from noon Sunday until 9 a.m. CST Monday. Forecasters expect a mix of precipitation, with snow totals reaching up to 1 inch and a light glaze of ice.
Nebraska
Southeastern Nebraska counties—Nemaha, Pawnee, and Richardson—remain under a winter weather advisory from 3 p.m. Sunday to 9 a.m. CST Monday. Light accumulating snow is possible Sunday, followed by freezing drizzle early Monday, according to the NWS. Snow totals are expected to reach up to 1 inch, with ice accumulations ranging from a light glaze to a tenth of an inch.
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