KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Snow is expected to make for some slippery commutes Monday across the Kansas City area.
A Winter Weather Advisory was issued ahead of the expected winter weather.
41 Action News meteorologists predict the area will see a dusting to two inches of snow, though some areas could see a little more.
8:40 a.m. | Bridges and other elevated surfaces are becoming slick as temperatures get cooler. Several crashes have been reported around the area.
TRAFFIC ALERT: We have seen multiple vehicles spin out along I-470 WB to 71 Hwy. This has caused a significant backup. Take alternate route.@41ActionNews @DaishaJonesKSHB pic.twitter.com/HEeqDgKEiC
— 41 Traffic Now (@41TrafficNow) October 26, 2020
41 Action News traffic anchor Daisha Jones is keeping everyone up to date on slick spots and delays.
UPDATED CRASH LIST:
MO SIDE
•I-670 EB at Genessee St
•I-435 SB at I-70
•350 Hwy WB past I-435
•I-70 WB before 40 Hwy@41actionnews @41TrafficNow https://t.co/X8GSupAuql— Daisha Jones (@DaishaJonesKSHB) October 26, 2020
More information on crashes can be found on the 41 Action News traffic page.
8 a.m. | Snow has moved out of the area, but another round is on its way, according to meteorologist Jeff Penner. More can be expected around 8:30 a.m.
The snow has let up across KC. A new area from Topeka to Emporia is moving in and the snow will pick up again after 830 AM. It will last an hour, let up and we will be watching for new areas.@41actionnews pic.twitter.com/DYzML8OHq4
— Jeff Penner (@JeffPennerKSHB) October 26, 2020
7 a.m. | Officials with MoDOT and KDOT joined 41 Action News via phone to discuss snow preparations and road treatment.
6 a.m. | Meteorologist Wes Peery shared a video from Gardner, where the snow started around the morning commute.
Snowing here in Gardner KS mixed with some stinging ice pellets. @taylorhemness @LindsayShively @41actionnews #kswx #kcwx pic.twitter.com/hfl5SI1ymb
— Wes Peery-41 Action News (@WesWeather) October 26, 2020
5:30 a.m. | Snow has started to the west of the main Kansas City area, both north and south.
Stormtracker found drizzle turn to snow in the Platte City area around 5:30 a.m.
Snowflakes were also reported in the Overland Park area where 41 Action News reporter Charlie Keegan is providing updates.
If you look real carefully, we’re seeing the first snowflakes of the season right now in @opcares! @JeffPennerKSHB says we’ll see snow and/or sleet pretty much all day. pic.twitter.com/zrtjBErEZR
— Charlie Keegan (@CharlieKeegan41) October 26, 2020
4 a.m. | A drizzle or light snow is expected to the northwest before 6 a.m.
The bulk of the precipitation is expected to happen between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m., with periods of freezing drizzle, sleet and snow.
If the temperatures drop enough below freezing, there could be some ice on roads for the afternoon commute.
Snow crews across the area were out preparing late Sunday night.
Overland Park officials said their snow crews planned to be out around 2 a.m. treating bridges and overpasses, and then all city streets if needed.
Independence crews will focus on bridges and overpasses as they hit the road Monday morning.
#StreetsUpdate - We will provide an update in the morning for those early commuters. Special attention will be paid to bridges and overpasses as temperatures drop. Citizens can also follow the progress via our electronic tracking system at https://t.co/XjPJjeSbu4. 2/2
— @cityofIndepmo (@CityOfIndepMO) October 26, 2020
Some schools were already planning to have students learn virtually and cancel any in-person classes for the day in an abundance of caution.
Tomorrow’s school day will be 100% virtual for students, following our virtual schedule for an A-Day, with classes beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Students should sign into Google Classroom and check the Stream page for Zoom links to each of their classes. AMDG
— Rockhurst HS (@RockhurstHS) October 25, 2020
The Kansas City area will also expect its first freeze Monday during the winter weather.
Stay with 41 Action News for continued updates on the winter weather.
