We're keeping an eye on the roads as winter weather rolls into the KC metro.
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2:48 p.m.
ALERT: Emergency vehicle on SB I-635 past US-69 in the Northland. Right lane is blocked. Icy conditions on roadways. #KCTraffic pic.twitter.com/58BDgHtYKg
— Jade DeGood (@JadeDeGood) January 11, 2018
12:04 p.m.
Truck drivers pulling off just North of Platte City on I-29. They tell me they're taking a quick break to clean ice off their windshields before they head into the more active weather further north @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/6DWc47Czt9
— Alyssa Donovan (@AlyssaKSHB) January 11, 2018
11:28 a.m.
Starting to see snow just north of the airport on I-29. Roads are starting to get a bit slick @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/whVbW93pN1
— Alyssa Donovan (@AlyssaKSHB) January 11, 2018
10:55 a.m.
Here is an update from downtown Kansas City. Cars are driving slow on the roads because of ice patches. The rain and freezing rain has stopped. Be careful. @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/JQK19fZlwF
— Steven Dial (@StevenDialTV) January 11, 2018
10:40 a.m. Richard Sharp is at I-29 NB exit to Tiffany Springs. The exit is blocked by a semi.
.@41actionnews tracking the problems on the roads. Big rig jack-knifed on I-29 exit to Tiffany Springs. pic.twitter.com/pDykWvPL1d
— Richard Sharp (@RichardKSHB) January 11, 2018
10:27 a.m.
10:20am RADAR: A band of snow from Lawrence to St. Joseph will continue to fall apart. Still a chance to see a few snow showers until 2pm in the metro. Little to no accumulation expected in KC. 1-3" northwest. pic.twitter.com/FY0ieBOHXy
— Lindsey Anderson (@lnanderson) January 11, 2018
10:20 a.m. KC Streetcar service is suspended due to ice build up on the wires.
RIDER ALERT: #kcstreetcar service currently suspended due to ice build up on the wires. Service continues with 2 @RideKCTransit buses. Riders may board buses at designated streetcar stops for free. pic.twitter.com/AqcL62Df3Q
— KC Streetcar 🚊 (@kcstreetcar) January 11, 2018
Icy weather forcing @kcstreetcar to suspend service...even towing a car. It’s stuck. Definitely don’t see this everyday pic.twitter.com/82KuxEiK3J
— Kevin Holmes (@kholmesKSHB) January 11, 2018
10:16 a.m. I-29 NB to Tiffany Springs Parkway is blocked by a semi-truck.
Breaking: Exit closed NB I-29 to Tiffany Springs Pkwy @PlatteEDC. Plz find an alternate route, #besafe #kctraffic pic.twitter.com/GGV7lpXAfK
— MoDOT Kansas City (@MoDOT_KC) January 11, 2018
10:11 a.m. Crews are working to clear a large downed tree in Swope Park.
#KCParks Forestry crews taking care of business! Tree down in Swope Park #TCOB #GoGreenTrucks pic.twitter.com/MFPBTbhGSg
— KCMO Parks and Rec (@KCMOParks) January 11, 2018
9:29 a.m. Overland Park crews are back out putting salt on the roads.
Round 2 for @opcares. The temps have dropped 20 degrees in 4 hours. This is when we'll start to see freezing. Overland Park is out putting another coat of salt on roads pic.twitter.com/qwocmwaMML
— Charlie Keegan (@CharlieKeegan41) January 11, 2018
9:17 a.m. 41 Action News Reporter Steven Dial talked with a truck driver who is taking a break because of the weather.
This truck driver is taking a break from the road. He said they have to be extra careful because they are moving with heavy materials and it’s harder to stop on ice covered roads. @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/NhUdvaONCb
— Steven Dial (@StevenDialTV) January 11, 2018
Another truck driver asked cars to understand large trucks "can't stop on a dime" and to give them some room.
This is a message from all truck drivers during winter weather. @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/CMEEM6YLNN
— Steven Dial (@StevenDialTV) January 11, 2018
9:02 a.m.
Snow plow near KCI. Roads are starting to get really icy. Traffic moving much slower. @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/FWig9CE7Zz
— Richard Sharp (@RichardKSHB) January 11, 2018
8:54 a.m. We're seeing sleet and ice in the KC metro.
❄️❄️ LISTEN to that icy mess falling in the #Northland! My folks just sent this to me from Liberty area. pic.twitter.com/TljTdaSxZj
— Lindsay Shively (@LindsayShively) January 11, 2018
My patio table as the ice fell! @41actionnews @LindsayShively @NicolePhilli @glezak pic.twitter.com/ROLVViNdgp
— Richard Sharp (@RichardKSHB) January 11, 2018
Camera iced over in KCK on 435 N of Kansas Ave. Yikes!
Be safe out there! #KCTraffic pic.twitter.com/NMWrY5dpww
— Jade DeGood (@JadeDeGood) January 11, 2018
8:45 a.m.
We are starting to get reports of precipitation changing over to sleet/freezing rain in the Overland Park/Leawood/Olathe area. The rapid freezing has also started to occur in these areas.
— NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) January 11, 2018
Now sleeting in OP. @glezak @lnanderson @NicolePhilli @GerardJebaily @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/C9mmfv7XwR
— Jeff Penner (@JeffPennerKSHB) January 11, 2018
8:40 a.m.
8:40am RADAR: Ice has covered elevated surfaces & untreated roads all across the KC metro. The icy mix is indicated by the pink & purple on our radar. What are you seeing? pic.twitter.com/sWagbdj5hB
— Lindsey Anderson (@lnanderson) January 11, 2018
8:35 a.m. Ice is starting to cover Storm Tracker as we're out covering the weather.
.@41actionnews Storm Tracker! Wow! Watch this. @lnanderson @NicolePhilli pic.twitter.com/gxq6trERFA
— Richard Sharp (@RichardKSHB) January 11, 2018
8:27 a.m.
Within the last hour, we've seen a 14 degree temp drop in Pleasant Hill once the cold front arrived. Wet roadways are quickly becoming icy roadways. Use extreme caution if you must travel this morning. pic.twitter.com/StjekuhKvD
— NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) January 11, 2018
8:24 a.m. 41 Action News Meteorologists Gerard Jebaily and Jeff Penner are seeing ice on trees in Overland Park.
Seeing freezing rain in Overland Park! #KSWX #MOWX. @41actionnews @lnanderson @NicolePhilli pic.twitter.com/gKOYgNJRXB
— Gerard Jebaily (@GerardJebaily) January 11, 2018
In OP the trees have ice. Roads still wet. Trees are elevated and the first to freeze. The next 2 hours will see all surfaces untreated ice up. @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/ymhnGjM0c8
— Jeff Penner (@JeffPennerKSHB) January 11, 2018
8:18 a.m. Crash on NB I-435 past 24 Highway is cleared.
UPDATE: Crash on NB I-435 past 24 Hwy has CLEARED! Still very slow through that area. #KCMO#KCTraffic pic.twitter.com/wqgm1Gdvz8
— Jade DeGood (@JadeDeGood) January 11, 2018
8:17 a.m.
We are receiving multiple reports of freezing rain and sleet across the KC Northland. Also, flash freezing on the ground has begun in this area. Take caution when traveling! #Kcwx #mowx #KSwx
— NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) January 11, 2018
8:14 a.m.
Reminder: As things start to transition to ice on the roads-- things to do:
Drive slowly
Don't break hard
Leave plenty of room
Plan ahead
*Stay home! pic.twitter.com/3UR6bsMC29— MoDOT Kansas City (@MoDOT_KC) January 11, 2018
ALERT: Crash on SB I-35 @ US-69 in #JOCO. ROADS ARE SLICK! I see a truck that is facing the wrong way. #KCTraffic pic.twitter.com/BeBvP4c1GZ
— 41 Traffic Now (@41TrafficNow) January 11, 2018
8:07 a.m. St. Joseph is starting to see some ice on driveways and sidewalks.
It's starting to get icy in St. Joseph, MO. Driveways, decks, and sidewalks have a light glazing of ice already. pic.twitter.com/Kvoii6JRg7
— 41 Action News (@41actionnews) January 11, 2018
8:04 a.m. MoDOT Kansas City is warning drivers about a crash on NB I-435 past 24 Highway as well as warning drivers overpasses and bridges can be slick.
Warning: 2 vehicle crash NB I-435 past 24 Hwy. 2 lanes are closed. Expect delays. #kctraffic #besafe pic.twitter.com/NzHlooZJT4
— MoDOT Kansas City (@MoDOT_KC) January 11, 2018
Reminder: Bridges and overpasses can be deceptively slick. Approach them with extreme caution. #besafe #besmart #kctraffic pic.twitter.com/k3JjJP3M4A
— MoDOT Kansas City (@MoDOT_KC) January 11, 2018
8:00 a.m. Some people are starting to see rain freeze on windows from Gardner in Lenexa.
Rain is freezing on windows and objects from Gardner to Lenexa https://t.co/aHhSQCHYAe
— Lindsey Anderson (@lnanderson) January 11, 2018
7:57 a.m. The National Weather Service in Kansas City is tweeting what road conditions look like as of about 8 a.m.
Freezing temps behind a strong cold front are causing wet roadways to quickly freeze. Already seeing impacts across northwest Missouri. Freezing temps/icy roads will become more widespread by the late morning. pic.twitter.com/1Sg1zoFxUq
— NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) January 11, 2018
7:55 a.m. 41 Action News Anchor Richard Sharp is near Zona Rosa in Stormtracker. He's noticed freezing rain is starting to stick to the car. With temperatures dropping, he's also seen people slowing down on the highway.
7:47 a.m. MoDOT crews are starting to treat roads in the metro area.
Happening Now: Some of our crews have hit the roads. Remember, give them plenty of room to operate. At least 100 feet. #besafe #kctraffic pic.twitter.com/EfXALiqP5X
— MoDOT Kansas City (@MoDOT_KC) January 11, 2018
7:44 a.m. Traffic is moving VERY slow on SB I-35 due to a crash near 119th in Olathe.
YIKES! SB I-35 is VERY VERY slow due to crash near 119th in Olathe! Estimated at 81 minutes from downtown to Olathe. 7:41 am
Be safe out there !#KCTraffic pic.twitter.com/8Mtiw7YuRR
— 41 Traffic Now (@41TrafficNow) January 11, 2018
Another view of the acciden on SB I-35 @ 119th St. Causing some very SLOW speeds through the area! #KCTraffic pic.twitter.com/mYDuJoMSHQ
— 41 Traffic Now (@41TrafficNow) January 11, 2018
7:41 a.m. 41 Action News Anchor Richard Sharp is on I-29. Here's a look at what he's seeing.
Lots is rain still on the road. This is I-29 in between Barry and 64th. @41actionnews @lnanderson @NicolePhilli pic.twitter.com/NkZlPK8r5A
— Richard Sharp (@RichardKSHB) January 11, 2018
7:40 a.m.
7:40am RADAR: The metro is currently split between 30 and 33 degrees. Roads are turning very slick with a flash freeze already occurring along and west of I-35. pic.twitter.com/bI8Kfb9Zo2
— Lindsey Anderson (@lnanderson) January 11, 2018
7:34 a.m.
ALERT: Crash reported on SB I-35 south of I-435. You can see the stopped traffic on this scout camera!!! Avoid this area. #KCTraffic #Olathe pic.twitter.com/nyW7EPhDdR
— 41 Traffic Now (@41TrafficNow) January 11, 2018
7:30 a.m. Meteorologists Lindsey Anderson and Nicole Phillips say the heavy rain continues to move off to the east, and the frozen precipitation sticks around. Here's the latest forecast update.
7:10 a.m.
Rain falling in JOCO! This is I-35 @ 75th St. Very wet out there this morning. Temps are dropping!#KCTraffic pic.twitter.com/aDPKxgZ3SN
— 41 Traffic Now (@41TrafficNow) January 11, 2018
7:02 a.m. Starting to see sleet west of the KC metro.
Sleet starting to fall at the NWS office in Topeka at 650 AM.
— NWS Topeka (@NWSTopeka) January 11, 2018
6:57 a.m.
6:55am RADAR: Just as expected - rain starting to transition to frozen precipitation near Weatherby Lake, Leavenworth and just west Bonner Springs. Drive safely. pic.twitter.com/pC4No4NcOW
— Lindsey Anderson (@lnanderson) January 11, 2018
6:55 a.m. With this morning's rain, we're already seeing crashes and slowdowns.
NB US-71 is really slowing down this morning. Stop and go back to 75th St. Slow back to 85th. Seeing more people out there earlier trying to miss the freeze! Good job everyone!
There are a couple of crashes on I-70. #KCTraffic pic.twitter.com/9RnOE56575
— 41 Traffic Now (@41TrafficNow) January 11, 2018
ALERT: Crash closing multiple lanes of WB I-70 @ I-435 in KCK! Roads are wet and slick already. #KCTraffic #KCK pic.twitter.com/QOo7O4Ylri
— 41 Traffic Now (@41TrafficNow) January 11, 2018
Crews are starting to treat the roads in Overland Park.
The rain is picking up, but we haven't seen any freezing yet in Overland Park. I'm on board a snow plow as it spreads salt on the roads to keep roadways safe for you.
Drivers say respect snow plows, stay back and let them do their work. You'll thank them later!! pic.twitter.com/j4hxP67c4d
— Charlie Keegan (@CharlieKeegan41) January 11, 2018
