KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A round of wintry precipitation moved through the Kansas City area overnight, leaving icy roads in its wake.
According to KC Scout, there are numerous crashes around the city impacting multiple interstates and roads.
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Update, Noon | Here's the latest forecast from KSHB 41's Jeff Penner.
UPDATE, 10:30 a.m. | Crews across Kansas City worked through mid-morning Wednesday to clean up a mess from the morning commute, including several tractor-trailers stuck in the Three Trails Crossing area.
UPDATE, 10 a.m. | The Douglas County Sheriff's Office reports about 20 non-injury crashes since 5:30 a.m. Wednesday. Most of those crashes occurred on K-10.
UPDATE, 9 a.m. | Motorists can call 511 for updates on road conditions and traffic hazards from MoDOT.
For the most up to date information regarding roadway conditions, and traffic hazards, download the MoDOT Traveler Information app. You can also call 511 from anywhere in Missouri for traveler information.#KCTRAFFIC https://t.co/pWlRQVta42
— MSHP Troop A (@MSHPTrooperA) February 5, 2025
UPDATE, 8:10 a.m. | Here's the latest from MoDOT:
Many roads around the KC and northern areas of the state are covered or partly covered this morning. Road conditions can change quickly, so if you have to be out, do so with caution. Take it slow, brake and steer gently and drive for conditions. https://t.co/fvVRsDlqzr ❄️ pic.twitter.com/OQ9rfymx0Q
— MoDOT (@MoDOT) February 5, 2025
UPDATE, 7:50 a.m. | If you look closely at this KC Scout video, you’ll see motorists struggling to navigate slick spots on I-70 just west of downtown Kansas City, Missouri.
UPDATE, 7:40 a.m. | KSHB 41's Grant Stephens has been out on the roads this morning in StormTracker and reports motorists are struggling to make progress on the interstates.
UPDATE, 7:35 a.m. | KC Scout video shows motorists on northbound Interstate 35 struggling to make it up the hill near Southwest Trafficway.
UPDATE, 7:30 a.m. | Independence School District Superintendent Dr. Dale Herl joined KSHB 41 News this morning to discuss the decision to cancel school Wednesday.
UPDATE, 7:15 a.m. | KSHB 41's Claire Bradshaw just filed this report along Interstate 70, where tractor-trailers have slid off the road in several locations.
UPDATE, 7:05 a.m. | Here's a look at I-435 at Winner Road in Kansas City, Missouri. Several interstates across the region are closed.
UPDATE, 6:50 a.m. | Kansas City Fire Department Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins is urging drivers to use extreme caution when heading out this morning as icy road conditions worsen.
As of 6:45 a.m., more than 100 crashes were reported across the region.
UPDATE, 6:46 a.m. | Icy conditions caused both directions of Interstate 35 at Cambridge Circle to be blocked Wednesday morning. Take a look at the video below:
UPDATE, 6:30 a.m. | MoDOT advises motorists to delay travel this morning.
If you have to be on the roadways this morning, adjust to the icy conditions and give yourself plenty of time, delay travel if possible. Bridges and overpasses are especially slick across the metro. Check the https://t.co/VzThDAqK5r and https://t.co/7SJkZMJKX5 before you go. pic.twitter.com/YiEjIlh8lO
— MoDOT Kansas City (@MoDOT_KC) February 5, 2025
UPDATE 6:10 A.M. | Multiple highways have been shut down across the metro due to numerous accidents. None are reported to have serious injuries.
Currently we have 69 schools on our closings list.
The National Weather Service also posted an update around 3:30 a.m. urging caution while driving today.
330 AM Update: MODOT reports numerous accidents around the KC metro leading to road closures. Use caution when driving today as freezing drizzle and drizzle are expected to continue throughout the day. pic.twitter.com/0DnC4ohIvN
— NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) February 5, 2025
Schools are also starting to close or adjust learning plans. You can find the full list here.
Missouri Highway Patrol is also urging caution this morning.
🚨Slick Road Conditions!🚨
— MSHP Troop A (@MSHPTrooperA) February 5, 2025
Multiple roadways across the KC metro are experiencing road closures due to icy roads. Some of the major incidents are happening near iced over bridges. If you can avoid travel this morning or delay morning travel, please do! pic.twitter.com/Uol8oq7VPl
The Overland Park Police Department has also activated their walk-in report protocol for non-injury crashes. If you are involved in a minor crash, you should exchange information with the other driver and then file a report at the police station at 12400 Foster or 8500 Antioch once the weather improves.
You can stay up to date on the latest road conditions by checking out the KSHB 41 Traffic page.