Historic Snowfall Hits Kansas City Airport

The winter of 1935-1936 is remembered as one of the coldest in North American history, particularly affecting North Dakota, where temperatures plunged to record lows of -60°F (-51.1°C) in Parshall. This extreme cold wave was linked to a severe North Atlantic Oscillation event that allowed Arctic air to dominate the Midwest, while the Southwestern U.S. remained largely unaffected. In contrast, recent weather in Kansas City saw the area receive 11 inches of snow, marking its largest snowfall since the 1990s, with more snow expected soon. Mayor Quinton Lucas discussed the city's recovery from the storm, emphasizing the impact on local communities. Historical snowfall events in Wichita Falls were also recalled, highlighting a 1989 blizzard that resulted in 9.9 inches of snow over multiple days. Meanwhile, Chicago is experiencing cold but sunny weather, as meteorologists provide extended forecasts amidst ongoing snow discussions.