KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City area remained in the deep freeze Monday after a weekend storm dropped several inches of snow and sent temperatures below zero.
More than 150 schools and organizations have announced closures or changes to their operations for Monday.
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UPDATE, 4:45 p.m. | KC-area school districts are starting to make their decisions for Tuesday classes — some announcing closures or late starts, while others opt for AMI days.
Closure updates can be found here.
UPDATE, 2:35 p.m. | Kansas City Scout shared images over the course of 24 hours of a stretch of Interstate 435 at Wornall Road, where snow crews and Mother Nature helped clear the way.
What a difference 24 hrs makes! Huge thanks to our crews, a little bit of sunshine, and everyone who delayed travel so work could get done safely. Check out road conditions and plan ahead: https://t.co/MAmJbL5Z57 and https://www.kcscout. net pic.twitter.com/Hey7ZIwHFi
— Kansas City Scout (@KansasCityScout) January 26, 2026
UPDATE, 9:30 a.m. | The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) shares current road conditions as crews continue to clear roads Monday morning.
1/26 - 9:30 a.m.
— MoDOT (@MoDOT) January 26, 2026
Our crews are out working to get roads clear as quickly and as safely as possible. Continue to exercise caution if you're on the roads. Give our snowplows and emergency vehicles plenty of room – do not tailgate or attempt to pass. https://t.co/fvVRsDlqzr ❄️ pic.twitter.com/4tgP3onnzD
UPDATE, 8:35 a.m. | KSHB 41's Lauren Rainson says wind chills are below zero.
A cold weather advisory is posted for the entire KC area until 9am Monday. Expect wind chills down to -20F. @KSHB41 #kcwx #mowx #kswx pic.twitter.com/nb1B5nx73W
— Lauren Rainson (@LaurenRainson) January 26, 2026
UPDATE, 8:21 a.m. | KSHB 41's Olivia Acree checks out streets in Westwood and Mission on the Kansas side of the metro.
UPDATE, 8 a.m. | Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas thanked snow crews for working through the weekend, but cautioned there may still be a few slick spots.
Thanks to the hardworking crews of the KANSAS CITY SNOW TEAM working all weekend and back out today addressing our streets.
— Mayor Q (@QuintonLucasKC) January 26, 2026
There are still slick spots around the City and surrounds, so take it slow in your sedan, pick-up truck, on foot, or however you’re getting around today. pic.twitter.com/yj8a4dFdYS
UPDATE, 7:53 a.m. | KSHB 41's Grant Stephens is in a Kansas City neighborhood off 39th Street.
UPDATE, 7:32 a.m. | The National Weather Service says temperatures will move up a tiny bit, but the winds keep wind chills in the single digits.
An arctic airmass across the region has lead to subzero temperatures across the region this morning. While temperatures are expected to increase today, winds will also increase keeping wind chill values in the single digits throughout the day. pic.twitter.com/0mcr7md3q0
— NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) January 26, 2026
UPDATE, 6:45 a.m. | Johnson County says its bus services are running as normal.
All Johnson County bus and paratransit services are running normal service. Microtransit has a late start of 9am. Customers may experience delays. #safetyfirst
— JoCoTransit_RideKC (@JoCoTransit) January 26, 2026
UPDATE, 6:36 a.m. | MoDOT still urging drivers to be cautious on their daily commute.
1/26 - 6:00 a.m.
— MoDOT (@MoDOT) January 26, 2026
Drivers are urged to delay travels this morning so our crews can continue to make progress on routes across the state. If you have to be out, plan your commutes ahead. Leave early, take your time and drive for conditions: TAKE IT SLOW. https://t.co/fvVRsDlqzr ❄️ pic.twitter.com/AM1kIE3Z5M
UPDATE, 6:05 a.m. | Olivia Acree shows you a neighborhood on the Kansas side.
UPDATE, 5:55 a.m. | KSHB 41's Grant Stephens checks out roads in the Waldo neighborhood.
UPDATE, 5:15 a.m. | KSHB 41's Lauren Rainson has your forecast.
UPDATE, 4 a.m. | Watch KSHB 41 News starting at 4:30 a.m. in the video player below. Check back throughout the day for updates.
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