9:40 a.m. | Snow is moving out of many areas of the metro. Roads seem to be mainly clear with snow melting and only accumulating on non-traveled surfaces. Most of the snow will melt later today.
GALLERY:April 2021 snow in Kansas City
7:06 a.m. | One major crash was reported on Interstate 635 near Kansas 5. It ended up being a fatality crash that shut down both north and southbound lanes.
MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH: There is a multi-vehicle crash along I-635 SB before K-5 NB that has lead to two more crashes in that area. Traffic is at a stand still. Taike alternate route.@41ActionNews @daishajoneskshb pic.twitter.com/kgqiTUIBej
— 41 Traffic Now (@41TrafficNow) April 20, 2021
6:55 a.m. | Meteorologist Lindsey Anderson said another band of heavy snow is approaching the city and could bring snow falling at a rate of an inch per hour.
A winter wonderland in springtime. #KansasCity #mowx pic.twitter.com/984ksDX12n
— Charlie Keegan (@CharlieKeegan41) April 20, 2021
6:20 a.m. | As road temperatures continue to fall, MoDOT has crews out spreading salt on roads.
It’s a little blurry, but that’s one of three @MoDOT_KC trucks which just passed Crysler Ave heading westbound on I70 presumably spreading salt on the roads during this late spring snowstorm. pic.twitter.com/IWoIdZ6vDs
— Charlie Keegan (@CharlieKeegan41) April 20, 2021
6:18 a.m. | Snow isn't falling as heavily near downtown. It seems to be heavier to the north and west.
Weak sauce snow accumulation just north of downtown #KC #mowx pic.twitter.com/0XAgs6f9n7
— Wes Peery-41 Action News (@WesWeather) April 20, 2021
6:10 a.m. | At least one crash has been reported in an area experiencing heavier snow on the Kansas side of the state line.
CRASH: There is a crash along K-10 EB past Cedar Creek Pkwy. It is off to the right hand shoulder, not impacting traffic flow as of now. Difficult to see as snow is falling heavily in front of our cameras.@41ActionNews @daishajoneskshb pic.twitter.com/Yg7GT5TGcn
— 41 Traffic Now (@41TrafficNow) April 20, 2021
5:55 a.m. | Road temperatures have dropped below freezing in the Northland, meaning roads could be slick. Use caution on the morning commute.
ROAD TEMPS: We are watching road temperatures closely today as the snow is falling heavily.
You'll notice freezing road temps are found in the Northland which can cause slick spots.
Road temps get warmer further south but that could change. @41ActionNews @daishajoneskshb pic.twitter.com/Voi5ZhcxCS— 41 Traffic Now (@41TrafficNow) April 20, 2021
5:30 a.m. | People across Kansas City woke up to a heavy April snowfall Tuesday morning.
The ground was quickly coated in some areas to the north.
Checking in with some accumulation near Platte City! #mowx #kcwx pic.twitter.com/KfudmB4Btj
— Wes Peery-41 Action News (@WesWeather) April 20, 2021
The 41 Action News weather team is predicting 1 to 3 inches of snow by the time snow ends around noon, which could cause problems for morning commuters.
In areas where road temperatures fall below freezing, slick conditions are possible. That is especially possible on elevated surfaces like bridges and overpasses.
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Area road crews got ready to go on Monday and were out monitoring roads Tuesday morning.
The winter weather won't last long in the area, as it should be around 50 degrees again by Wednesday.
