A winter storm watch has been expanded to include the entire Kansas City metro area and surrounding counties. Here’s how much snow is possible.

Thursday is the metro's last chance to prepare for the incoming winter system. Temperatures top out around 40° today with increasing cloud cover throughout the afternoon.

The Kansas City area is under a winter storm watch starting Friday at midnight, with between 5 to 7 inches of snow possible. Wind chills as low as 20 below zero are also expected, according to the National Weather Service.

Winter looks to be taking aim on the Kansas City region this weekend with snow and dangerous cold on the menu.

Arctic air will begin to pour southward into Kansas and Missouri Thursday night into Friday morning.

Winter weather is coming to the Kansas City metro this weekend and the Missouri and Kansas Departments of Transportation are offering tips

Transportation departments on both sides of the state line are preparing for winter weather expected this weekend.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday are Alert Days due to the bitter Arctic air and possible snow in Kansas City. Winter storm to bring heavy snow and ice this weekend across the southern and eastern U.S. Forecasters say it could be one of the most significant winter events this season.

Local organizations are coming together for the fifth annual Project Pet Warmth event to provide supplies and resources to pets and families in Kansas City.