10:14 p.m. | Various cities across the Kansas City-metro area are out treating their roadways. Officials want to remind drivers to slow down and move over — if possible — when approaching snowplows.
Merriam snow crews are out pretreating roads.
— City of Merriam, Kan (@MerriamKS) November 26, 2023
Stay safe if you have travel! pic.twitter.com/i8Up8nZkRj
As the rain transitions to snow, Streets crew will begin efforts to remove snow/ice accumulation from roads.
— Harrisonville, MO (@HvilleCityGov) November 26, 2023
Even with these efforts, it’s still important to use caution when driving.
If you’re out at the same time as a plow, please slow down & give them plenty of space to work. pic.twitter.com/rcOO7qALIX
9:59 p.m. | Snow is covering parts of U.S. Highway 71 at 19th Street in Kansas City, Missouri.
9:20 p.m. | Reports of vehicle crashes increased over the past 30 to 45 minutes in the Kansas City area, according to the National Weather Service.
920pm: Substantial increase in automobile crashes and spinouts in the past 30-45 minutes. Most of these have been on bridges and fly over ramps. Slow down out there!
— NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) November 26, 2023
8:49 p.m | A Locust Street overpass over Interstate 670 in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, is visibly covered in snow.
7:58 p.m. | There is reportedly 1 inch of snow accumulation in northwest areas of the Kansas City metro, according to the National Weather Service.
Precip continues to spread across the area. Most areas have switched over to snow, with some light rain mixing in about 50-60 miles south of I-70. So far a few reports of 1.0" accumulations in northwest KC metro, with other 1.0 inches in north of I-70. Forecast remains on track. pic.twitter.com/5YVD6buQog
— NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) November 26, 2023
7:46 p.m. | A Kansas City, Missouri, resident says "big" snowflakes are falling in KCMO.
7:40 p.m. | KSHB 41 Meteorologist Mike Nicco says the heart of the snow storm has arrived in the Kansas City-metro area.
This is more like it!
— Mike Nicco (@MikeNiccoKSHB41) November 26, 2023
Heart of the storm is here.
Flakes keep getting bigger & sticking to elevated surfaces.
Only a couple more hours before it starts sticking to untreated roads.@KSHB41 #snow #KCwx pic.twitter.com/ef1Guoi85U
7:36 p.m. | KSHB 41 Meteorologist Jeff Penner says big snowflakes are falling in south Overland Park, Kansas. While snow is accumulating on cars and grass, Penner predicts snow will soon stick to all surfaces as temperatures drop.
The main part of the storm has arrived. Big snowflakes in south OP. The snow is now sticking to cars and grassy surfaces. It is about to start sticking to all surfaces as temps drop. 2-4” is still likely. Heaviest along and west of I-35. @KSHB41 pic.twitter.com/PsKJOaUPfN
— Jeff Penner (@JeffPennerKSHB) November 26, 2023
7:00 p.m. | Snow buildup is becoming more visible on grass surrounding Interstate 29 at Main Street near Platte City, Missouri.
6:47 p.m. | Plaza Lights on the Country Club Plaza are providing a picturesque backdrop for nighttime snowfall.
Snowfall and Plaza lights, what a beautiful sight.#mowx #kswx #kcwx pic.twitter.com/WvlLoWlzgf
— Wes Peery (@WesWeather) November 26, 2023
5:38 p.m. | KSHB 41 Meteorologist Wes Peery says parts of the Kansas City area are experiencing a brief intermission in the snowfall.
5:35pm--We're getting a break from the snow but there is more to come!
— Wes Peery (@WesWeather) November 25, 2023
Now that the sun is down, snow is more likely to stick to elevated roads, then freezing overnight.#Mowx #kswx #Kcwx pic.twitter.com/ul2Gq4Xiig
5:07 p.m. | Snow is accumulating on an overpass over Interstate 70 near Highway K-7.
4:59 p.m. | KSHB 41 Meteorologist Wes Peery has updated his forecast, and now predicts 3 to 6 inches of snow for the most western areas of the Kansas City metro.
I have increased the snowfall forecast in places like Tonganoxie to 3-6"#mowx #kswx #kcwx https://t.co/fremV1uXyv pic.twitter.com/4tNvPeEUfw
— Wes Peery (@WesWeather) November 25, 2023
Peery estimates the cities of Atchison, Tonganoxie and Lawrence will see 3 to 6 inches of snow.
3:35 p.m. | Snow is beginning to accumulate in small amounts in the western parts of the Kansas City area.
Already starting to see some minor accumulations on the grass in Wyandotte County. If you're traveling, use caution. Road conditions may worsen this evening as the temperature falls. pic.twitter.com/GrhNRwJEL0
— NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) November 25, 2023
Roads will be wet through 5 p.m.
By 8 p.m., drivers may see elevated roads and roads near or west of Interstate 35 covered by snow, according to KSHB 41 Meteorologist Wes Peery.
Here comes the snow!
— Wes Peery (@WesWeather) November 25, 2023
Most roads will be mainly wet through 5pm, by 8pm elevated roads and roads near/west of I-35 may be covered.
Roads overnight will freeze as temperatures fall into the 20s#Mowx #kswx #kcwx pic.twitter.com/uaX4MnkBzZ
Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas said 400 drivers from Public Works, Water and Parks will be working to prepare and treat streets Saturday night.
Checked in this afternoon with the Kansas City Snow Team™️. We have 400 drivers from Public Works, Water, and Parks ready to hit streets in every corner of our city tonight. One part of our improved commitment in recent years to delivering the best in basic services anywhere. pic.twitter.com/nMzpnFyCQx
— Mayor Q (@QuintonLucasKC) November 25, 2023
Lucas said he spoke with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT), which informed him crews will begin to drive their routes around 6 p.m. Saturday night.
As snow begins to stick to roadways, MODOT will clear the roads and lay down materials.
MODOT said pavement temperatures have been warm, but there is a possibility for a refreeze overnight, according to Lucas.
MODOT advises drivers to use their Traveler Information Map before leaving their houses, especially Sunday morning.
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