KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A winter storm warning has been issued for a wide swath of the Kansas City area.
As meteorologists continue to monitor snowfall, many school districts and organizations have canceled for Wednesday, Feb. 12.
Check back throughout the morning for the latest updates.
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UPDATE, 10 a.m. | The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, has delayed residential trash and recycling collection due to the inclement weather.
Wednesday collection has been shifted to Thursday, Thursday collection has been shifted to Friday, and Friday collection has been shifted to Saturday.
UPDATE, 9:47 a.m. | KSHB 41's Lindsey Anderson says most of the accumulating snow has wrapped up across the region, though some light showers may continue through early afternoon.
That's allowing crews to get a handle on road conditions across the area.
Road conditions this morning: 1. 169 Highway in south Smithville 2. 291 & Church Rd. 3. C Hwy near W Hwy in North Clay Co 4. 92 Hwy. pic.twitter.com/8dUmTCBl18
— Clay County, Missouri Sheriff (@SheriffClayCo) February 12, 2025
RideKC says public transit service is hanging in there Wednesday morning.
❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ RideKC bus service throughout most of KC is running pretty well with only minimal delays. Stay safe. Stay warm. Bundle up if you are waiting at stops. The snow is not deep but the temps have really dipped. pic.twitter.com/UFWvjo6Z8y
— RideKC (@RideKCTransit) February 12, 2025
UPDATE, 8:40 a.m. | Vehicles must be removed from Edgerton city streets.
Edgerton Public Works declared a snow event on Feb. 12 after the city received more than 2 inches of snow overnight.
All vehicles must be removed from city streets within 2 hours, under city code.
If your vehicle is not removed, the sheriff’s office may be called and vehicles may be towed at the owner’s expense.
The city declares a snow event any time more than 2 inches of snow falls. Vehicles must be moved to allow plows to navigate narrow streets and more effectively remove snow.
RELATED | Find out more about snow events and how the city prepares for winter weather.
Plow crews are working 12-hour shifts. Drivers should give plows extra space.
Thank you for your assistance in making our streets safe during this winter weather event.
UPDATE, 8:05 a.m. | The Kansas Legislature is closed today; committee meetings will be held virtually.
KSLEG Day 22
— KBA at the Capitol (@KansasBarLeg) February 12, 2025
Due to the inclement weather, the House of Representatives and Senate will not hold sessions on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The State Capitol building will be open. Committee meetings will only be taking place virtually. #ksleg #kscourts
UPDATE, 8 a.m. | Union Station and attractions are closed today.
— Union Station KC (@UnionStationKC) February 12, 2025
UPDATE, 7:50 a.m. | RideKC and Joco Transit will resume routes.
Modified service: Routes to Resume. The following fixed routes will resume service at 9 am: 401, 403, 404, 475, 487. The 402, 495, 510, 520, 563 & 569 are canceled. All routes are expected to resume normal service on February 13, 2025.
— JoCoTransit_RideKC (@JoCoTransit) February 12, 2025
UPDATE, 6:45 a.m. | Meteorologist Lindsey Anderson says the snow will stick around into the afternoon.
The snow will stick around through mid-afternoon, although it will not be coming down as heavily as earlier this morning. An additional 1-3" of snow expected through 2-4pm when the snow wraps up. pic.twitter.com/2gz2wM5vgd
— Lindsey Anderson (@lnanderson) February 12, 2025
Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, all routes are currently paused. We will reevaluate conditions at 8 AM.
— JoCoTransit_RideKC (@JoCoTransit) February 12, 2025
UPDATE, 6:30 a.m. | Claire Bradshaw is live in Stormtracker, She says roads are snow-packed in Jackson County and travel is slow.
UPDATE, 6:10 a.m. | KCI currently lists only one Southwest Airlines flight arriving from Dallas at 8 a.m. has been canceled. All departures from KCI are currently as scheduled, but check flykc.com if you have travel plans today.
UPDATE, 5:50 a.m. | KSHB 41 meteorologist Lindsey Anderson says to avoid travel if you can.
The snow has arrived & already coming down heavily! Roads are all covered & turning dangerous quickly. Avoid any travel today, if possible! pic.twitter.com/Ghq8hwC6SL
— Lindsey Anderson (@lnanderson) February 12, 2025
UPDATE, 5:15 a.m. | KSHB 41's Claire Bradshaw says roads are completely covered on 71 Highway and Three Trails Crossing.
HWY71 - snowpacked. You lose visibility of the vehicles in front of you pretty quickly. It’s really functioning as 2 lanes instead of 3 since people can’t see the lines.
— Claire Bradshaw KSHB 41 (@claire_ontheair) February 12, 2025
UPDATE, 5:10 a.m. | KSHB 41's traffic reporter Daniela Leon says Gardner's visibility is very limited.
#KCTraffic Gardner you are right now seeing some of the heaviest snow this morning. Visibility is currently impacted and traction will be an issue as more snow continues to pack roads. @KSHB41 pic.twitter.com/3Y7BRhVhg2
— Daniela Leon (@danielaleontv) February 12, 2025
UPDATE, 5:05 a.m.| The Ottawa Police Department says roads are snow-covered with heavy snow falling.
0430 hours 2nd/Main looking south. Roads are definitely slick. pic.twitter.com/ijLAmjwO37
— Ottawa, Kansas PD (@ottawapd) February 12, 2025
UPDATE, 5 a.m.| Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Ben says the interstate is snow-packed in western Kansas.
4:30 AM: I started near Lindsborg and am heading up toward Salina to get a feel for the roads before traffic picks up.
— Trooper Ben (@TrooperBenKHP) February 12, 2025
On the interstate, the passing lane is completely snow-packed, while the driving lane is compressed and sharp—but still mostly covered. I’d estimate about 95%… pic.twitter.com/TkOHWbTvLa
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UPDATE, 6:45 p.m. | A winter storm warning is now in effect in the Kansas City area as freezing drizzle has begun.
The freezing drizzle could impact road conditions tonight.
6:30PM UPDATE: Winter storm warning NOW in effect as freezing drizzle has begun in the KC Metro and south into Clinton and Pleasanton.
— Wes Peery (@WesWeather) February 12, 2025
Hopefully pretreating will mitigate road impacts this evening#mowx #kswx #kcwx pic.twitter.com/t26ITbu0Vw
UPDATE, 5:15 p.m. | KSHB 41's Jeff Penner just checked in from outside our studios near the Country Club Plaza and spotted a few flurries. He says it's possible we'll see a dusting by midnight, with additional snow later into Wednesday.
The 1st snowflakes of the storm have begun. You have to look close. A dusting is possible by midnight. After midnight the snow increases and you will not have to look close to see the snow. @KSHB41 pic.twitter.com/0HdlRjDoVB
— Jeff Penner (@JeffPennerKSHB) February 11, 2025
UPDATE, 5 p.m. | Kansas City, Missouri, officials say they have activated their 400-person Snow Team ahead of Wednesday's snowfall. Crews began treating roads with salt and Ice Ban Monday morning. Once snowfall is underway, crews will transition to plowing operations.
KCMO City Hall will be closed to the public on Wednesday. Employees will work remotely.
Bulky item pickup services have been canceled for Feb. 12-13. More information is available on the city's website.
Overland Park says their crews will be mobilizing at midnight at the Dennis Garrett Public Works Facility and the Blue Valley Public Works facility.
The Unified Government of Kansas City, Kansas, and Wyandotte County said Tuesday afternoon that UG buildings — including City Hall — will be closed Wednesday.
Schools in KCK will be canceled on Wednesday.
Due to the forecasted inclement weather, there will be no school tomorrow (02/12). The district will follow Plan D, and all school campuses, district offices, and library branches will be closed. More info on the district's inclement weather policies here: https://t.co/r19nU3rUuk pic.twitter.com/ryJ4z9YDdW
— Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (@kckschools) February 11, 2025
UPDATE, 4:40 p.m. | The Olathe School District has also notified parents of no school on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Wednesday had previously been scheduled as a half-day for students.
Parent-teacher conferences that had been scheduled for Wednesday will be moved to Wednesday, Feb. 19.
More information is posted on the district's website.
Jackson County, Missouri, offices will have a delayed start of 10 a.m. on Wednesday.
Jackson County Offices will open at 10:00 AM tomorrow, February 12, due to expected inclement weather. pic.twitter.com/Sn8Sv2qAzn
— Jackson County MO (@JacksonCountyMO) February 11, 2025
UPDATE, 4:30 p.m. | Kansas City Municipal Court will hold virtual hearings on Wednesday, but the walk-in docket will be rescheduled and the building closed.
The Harry S. Truman Library and Museum will be closed Wednesday.
UPDATE, 4:20 p.m. | The University of Kansas Medical Center says it will close its Kansas City, Kansas, campus on Wednesday. The University of Kansas Hospital will be operating as normal.
In anticipation of snow, @KUMedCenter is preemptively declaring Wednesday, Feb. 12, as an inclement weather day. Our partner, @KUHospital, will remain open. KU Medical Center employees and students: consult your email for additional information. pic.twitter.com/9TUPQGyyuq
— KU Medical Center (@KUMedCenter) February 11, 2025
Kansas State University plans to close its Manhattan campus on Wednesday.
Urgent K-State Alert: All campuses limited operations 2/12. In-person classes & activities canceled; online classes will meet. More info: https://t.co/ymGC6CVux4.
— K-State (@KState) February 11, 2025
UPDATE, 4:10 p.m. | Evergy has released its preparedness information ahead of tomorrow's snowstorm.
Evergy is prepared if winter weather moves through our service area this week. ❄️🌨️
— Evergy (@evergypower) February 11, 2025
Prior to all storms, we mobilize resources, schedule crews and make sure we're ready for what's coming. We have a storm (cont) https://t.co/p5NWvCp5NI pic.twitter.com/sMqGH4ui2m
UPDATE, 4 p.m. | The Blue Valley and Shawnee Mission School Districts have canceled for Wednesday.
Kansas City Public Schools have also called out for Wednesday.
We have called a Snow Day for Feb. 12.
— KCPS (@kcpublicschools) February 11, 2025
Students WILL NOT report to school. Enjoy your day off and stay safe!
For Thursday: Parent-Teacher Conferences will be VIRTUAL.
For Friday: No school. Staff professional development will be held virtually.
Details: https://t.co/QnlpYopO1w pic.twitter.com/3VTwLMXhrT
USD 453 Winter Weather Update: Due to predictions of overnight snowfall impacting local road conditions, the decision has been made to cancel school for students and staff for Wednesday, February 12, 2025. pic.twitter.com/vVW6Sstc4g
— Leavenworth USD 453 (@PeteTweets453) February 11, 2025
🚨In an effort to provide our families with as much notice as possible so they can plan, school will be closed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. This will be a Plan A day. Additional information about SMSD’s weather procedures can be found at https://t.co/rcsyhEcQNF. pic.twitter.com/dRnIGJJYYw
— SM School District (@theSMSD) February 11, 2025
UPDATE, 3:30 p.m. | Here's the latest weather forecast.
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