Kansas City breaks 70-year-old snow record
Kansas City breaks 70-year-old snow record
US · Published Jan 25, 2026
Kansas City broke a 70-year-old daily snowfall record on Saturday.
KCI Airport reported 5.2 inches of snow, surpassing the 1956 record of 2.2 inches.
The heavy snowfall caused disruptions and prompted safety warnings for residents.
Kansas City breaks 70-year snowfall record
Kansas City broke a 70-year-old snowfall record this Saturday as a significant winter storm blanketed the region. According to the National Weather Service, Kansas City International Airport (KCI), the city's official weather observation point, reported an impressive 5.2 inches of snow. This snowfall shattered the previous record of 2.2 inches, which had been in place since 1956.
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