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Near whiteout conditions could develop as bursts of heavy snow showers or more intense snow squalls sweep across the Kansas City region. Here’s when they are expected.

TONIGHT Lake-effect snow, heavy at times, will last through the overnight, most persistent along and west of US-131. Several inches of accumulation are likely. Winds will increase toward daybreak, as low temperatures fall to the lower teens.

The easiest way to remove roof snow without damaging the shingles is to use a roof rake with rollers, then pull snow down in small amounts to gradually clear the roof. Avoid shoveling or scraping down to the bare roof, instead leave about one to two inches of snow on the roof.

Get ready for some rounds of impactful and at times severe winter weather in different parts of our viewing area now through the middle of next week.

Northwest Indiana was hit by heavy snow and strong winds while Chicago stayed clear and sunny. A 30-vehicle pileup shut down part of the Indiana Toll Road in Elkhart County, and lake-effect snow made travel difficult in Porter County. Bitter cold and dangerous wind chills remain in the area.

The NFL's "Elite Eight" will meet this weekend to determine which teams from each conference will play for the right to advance to the Super Bowl. Two games in the NFC and two in the AFC will determine the participants in next week's conference championship games,