Heavy Snow — Atchison, Missouri

2025-02-11 to 2025-02-12 · Atchison, Missouri

Event narrative

Atchison County received 5 plus inches of snow across the entire county. A Cocorahs observer in western Atchison County reported 6.5. Rock Port received 8 of snow. Fairfax and Tarkio reported around 6 of snow.

Wider weather episode

Beginning the evening of Tuesday 2/11, shortly after 4 to 5 PM light freezing drizzle began across portions of eastern Kansas, including the KC Metro Area. Light freezing drizzle transitioned to light snow around 9 to 11 PM across the region, with steady light snow continuing through Wednesday midday. Heaviest snow total (5 or more) fell across portions of NW Missouri.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1228485. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.