KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sunday’s wild weather turned into a wild Monday morning as schools navigated closings and drivers navigated slick roads.
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UPDATE, 8 a.m. | Interstate 635 at State Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas, has been a problem area so far this morning.
I-635 NB at State Avenue is a mess. Multiple cars involved this latest crash. @KSHB41 pic.twitter.com/HT9VGeus5S
— Daniela Leon (@danielaleontv) March 16, 2026
UPDATE, 6:20 a.m. | Multiple schools have decided to have AMI days of learning, or are canceled for the day. Currently we have more than 30 schools on our list... check the KSHB website for the latest.
UPDATE, 5:52 a.m. | MoDot says most roads in northwest Missouri are snow-covered, allow extra time and slow down.
3/16/26 @ 5:45 a.m. - Most roadways in Northwest Missouri are covered this morning. If you must travel, please plan for extra time, take it slow and if you see a plow, give them plenty of room to work.
— MoDOT Northwest (@ModotNorthwest) March 16, 2026
For updated Missouri travel conditions visit: https://t.co/zqsJBfYUKj pic.twitter.com/7sPlQmuZOM
UPDATE, 5:16 a.m. | KSHB 41's Lauren Rainson says a Winter Weather Advisory will continue through 10 a.m.
A Winter Weather Advisory continues for the highlighted areas until 10 am Monday - not because of the snow. We're done with that. Winds remain the issue. Watch for NW gusts to 45 mph. @KSHB41 #kcwx #mowx #kswx pic.twitter.com/n4ZRohoaY3
— Lauren Rainson (@LaurenRainson) March 16, 2026
UPDATE, 5:15 a.m. |MODOT says you can expect slick spots around the metro because of re-freezing overnight.
Good Morning, KC! There may be some slick areas on roadways due to the freeze/refreeze in the overnight hours. If you have to head out this morning, plan your route, take it slow, use caution, and give our crews plenty of room to work. #kctraffic pic.twitter.com/GTmoPH18h6
— MoDOT Kansas City (@MoDOT_KC) March 16, 2026
UPDATE, 10:30 p.m. | It's common for Overland Park police to ask those involved in minor, non-injury crashes to consider walking in their reports when conditions improve. Tonight is one of those instances:
Due to the current inclement weather and road conditions, we have activated the walk-in accident protocol. Please see the attached news release for guidance. pic.twitter.com/AcMnw4xpms
— Overland Park Police (@OverlandPark_PD) March 16, 2026
UPDATE, 10:15 p.m. | A smattering of schools and organizations have announced closures and cancellations for Monday.
UPDATE, 10 p.m. | Falling temperatures haven't helped road conditions Sunday night, as several crashes and slide-offs were reported.
TRAFFIC ALERT: (JACKSON COUNTY)
— MoDOT Kansas City (@MoDOT_KC) March 16, 2026
I-670 WB CLOSED AT GENESSEE
I-35 NB CLOSED PAST I-70 WB
Please use an alternate route. #kctraffic pic.twitter.com/sBecUdkFC4
WATCH Wes Peery give an update:
The National Weather Service issued the winter weather advisory for the counties along and north of Interstate 70 from 1 p.m. Sunday to 1 a.m. Monday.
UPDATE, 4:55 p.m. | Another snow squall warning has been issued for north central Missouri.
4:50PM-- Snow Squall Warning for HWY 65 and HWY 36 including Carroll, Chariton, Grundy, Lafayette, Linn, Livingston, Saline, Sullivan counties until 5:30 PM
— Wes Peery (@WesWeather) March 15, 2026
Avoid travel in this area until the warning expires#mowx #kswx pic.twitter.com/aKZzv4MoPb
UPDATE, 4:40 p.m. | Sunday afternoon’s gusty winds helped to bring down a tree across Roe Boulevard near W. 71st Street in Prairie Village. No injuries were reported.

UPDATE, 4:25 p.m. | Snow showers are moving through the viewing area.
4:23pm--A SNOW SQUALL WARNING is in effect along I-70 in Lafayette County and and HWY 50 in Johnson County MO
— Wes Peery (@WesWeather) March 15, 2026
Please avoid traveling through this area until the warning expires at 5pm#mowx #kswx pic.twitter.com/FdgLFWPt5J
DON’T LET THE LOW SNOW TOTALS FOOL YOU
— Wes Peery (@WesWeather) March 15, 2026
Winter Weather Advisory begins at 1pm
-Snow squalls
-Up to 2" (mainly N MO)
-Gusts near 60 mph
-Visibility briefly ¼ mile
-Slick roads
Light snow, but strong wind, falling temps could create near-blizzard conditions at times pic.twitter.com/A6l9MQtXtT
Brief snow squalls are possible Sunday afternoon, with gusts up to 60 miles per hour leading to periods of reduced visibility of less than a quarter-mile.
Any snow that falls could lead to slick road conditions.
Accumulations of up to two inches are possible in northern Missouri, with lesser amounts to the south.
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