The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for northwest, north central and west central Missouri this week. Although snow totals expected are less than the January storm a few weeks ago, accumulating snow is still likely this week.

Light snow is likely to fall on Monday into Monday night with minor accumulations. Less than 2 inches of snow is expected in the Kansas City area.

A heavier snow system is likely late Tuesday night through Wednesday night, including the potential for widespread snow amounts in excess of 4 inches. However, the National Weather Service says widespread amounts over 6 inches is possible in the region. Wednesday morning and evening commutes will likely be affected.

Temperatures will also fall this week. Wind chills between 10 above zero and 10 below zero are expected Wednesday through Friday mornings.