Sunday updates | School districts decide to close, go virtual Monday as frigid temps continue

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A winter storm Saturday and overnight Sunday left roads packed with snow across the Kansas City area and temperatures in the single digits.

KSHB 41 meteorologist Jeff Penner says the snow on the ground will stick around for a while due to continued frigid temperatures.

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UPDATE, 9:05 p.m. | KSHB 41's Ryan Gamboa went to "Lowe's Hill" in Olathe on Sunday, where families flocked to make the most of the weekend winter storm.

The energy was high at the popular sledding spot, especially with the news that school was cancelled for Monday.

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"We kind of weren't sure about how long we were going to be here, but once we got the text about school being out, we were just like, we'll keep rolling," said parent Kristen Dittmar.

You can read his full story here.

UPDATE, 8:05 p.m. | Lee's Summit R-7 School District parents and students spoke with KSHB 41's Braden Bates about the district's decision to operate remotely on Monday.

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"I told them, when I was growing up, AMI days were not a thing; we got to stay home and not do school," said parent Rachel Billingsley. "But we did have to add days to the rest of the year."

You can read the full story here.

UPDATE, 7:35 p.m. | The city of Kansas City, Missouri, is continuing to ask drivers to proceed with caution and give snowplow drivers plenty of space to clear the roads.

UPDATE, 6:20 p.m. | The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, reports snow crews continue to operate on 12-hour shifts.

Crews completed four rounds of plowing on "hot" and secondary routes, which include major roads and access to police stations, fire stations, hospitals, etc.

Treatment of neighborhood routes began Sunday afternoon.

More information from the UG on snow efforts can be found here.

UPDATE, 5:45 p.m. | Northland residents told KSHB 41's Lily O'Shea Becker they were thankful to see snowplows go down their streets Sunday. Residents said the same area was neglected last year.

UPDATE, 5:30 p.m. | Kansas City, Missouri, will operate on a one-day trash delay this week because pickup Monday has been canceled. You can find more information here.

UPDATE, 5:15 p.m. | Many Lee's Summit families took advantage of Monday's AMI day early by spending Sunday afternoon playing in the snow.

UPDATE, 5 p.m. | The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports all troops had responded to 1,234 calls for service as of 3 p.m. Sunday.

UPDATE, 4:10 p.m. | Additional school districts in Kansas and Missouri have announced closures or AMI days for Monday. You can find a full list here.

UPDATE, 3:25 p.m. | The National Weather Service reports the entirety of the Kansas City area is included in a cold weather advisory from midnight through 9 a.m. Monday.

KSHB 41 meteorologist Wes Peery says subzero temperatures tonight will be followed by morning wind chills near -20°.

UPDATE, 12:45 p.m. | School districts in Kansas and Missouri are beginning to announce their decisions for Monday — some opting to close while others go virtual.

Closure updates can be found here.

UPDATE, 12:20 p.m. | At noon, MoDOT said a majority of routes in Kansas City remain covered. Continue to stay home if possible to allow crews space to clear the roads.

UPDATE, 11:40 a.m. | As the winter storm continues to affect the South and the Northeast, several flights are canceled.

Check the Kansas City International Airport's website for updated information, as well as your specific airline.

UPDATE, 10:55 a.m. | KSHB 41's Olivia Acree provided a live look at road conditions from Stormtracker just before 10:30 a.m.

She said there was a clear path on the highway, but side streets, neighborhoods, ramps and several other areas are still snow-covered.

UPDATE, 10:25 a.m. | KSHB 41's Grant Stephens says this snow is easier to clear because it's dry and light.

And while that means the snow isn't great for snowballs, a couple of kids told Stephens it's perfect for sledding.

UPDATE, 10:15 a.m. | KSHB 41's Olivia Acree says roads are showing noted improvement compared to hours earlier.

If you don't have to get out, Acree said crews are suggesting you stay home. That way, plows have more space to clear the snow.

UPDATE, 9:35 a.m. | Kansas City, Missouri, Public Works crews are out and about tending to the roads. One plow was spotted around 8:30 a.m. Sunday in a south KC neighborhood.

UPDATE, 8:45 a.m. | Meteorologist Jeff Penner just filed today's weather blog. He looks at how long the snow will stick around (hint: it's going to be a bit).

UPDATE, 8:30 a.m. | KSHB 41's Grant Stephens reports road crews are out on the streets Sunday morning working to clear main roads first before tackling side streets.

UPDATE, 8:10 a.m. | KSHB 41's Olivia Acree reports roads remain snow-covered across Kansas City after a snowstorm dropped several inches of snow Saturday.

UPDATE, 7:30 a.m. | Here's a look at road conditions across Missouri:

LINK | Catch up on Saturday's storm updates

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