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UPDATES: Kansas City included in winter weather advisory

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UPDATE, 11:10 p.m. | Schools in northwest Missouri such as Mirabile C-1 and West Platte County R-2 will be closed Monday.

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UPDATE, 10:47 p.m. | An additional 1/2 to 1 inch of snow is possible along with refreezing slush. Drivers should be aware of slick roads during the Monday morning commute.

But by afternoon, the sun will be out and temperatures are expected to reach above freezing.

UPDATE, 10:04 p.m. | Missouri Department of Transportation and Kansas Department of Transportation crews are responding to treat roadways across Kansas City.

MoDOT spokesperson Markl Johnson says close to 200 trucks will be working 12-hour shifts.

He advises slowing down and changing driving habits based on the weather conditions.

"Right now, because it's sleeting in some parts of the metro, we are dropping salt as fast as we can, and especially on bridges and overpasses because those tend to be the trickier spots," Johnson said.

Johnson also says it's wise for drivers to keep jumper cables, windshield wiper fluid, gloves, hats and scarves in their cars in case of emergency.

Delaney Tholen with KDOT says it's best to stay home if possible, but for those who must travel, delay departure to allow plows plenty of time to catch up with the conditions.

Before driving, she says to clear off windshields and brake lights as well as prepare to allow plows extra room on the roadways.

"Put your phone down, drive slower than you normally would, avoid driving around or trying to pass snowplows and watch out for your fellow drivers," Tholen said.

KDOT wants to remind drivers to be mindful as roads may still be impacted during the morning commute.

The resources below track real-time road conditions:

UPDATE, 9:39 p.m. | As of 9:34 p.m., the airfield at Kansas City International Airport officially reopened for all flights in and out.

UPDATE, 8:37 P.M. | Airport Operations at Kansas City International Airport estimate the airfield will reopen around 10 p.m.

Although, the wintry mix continues to fall throughout the metro, increasingly worsening driving conditions as slush and snow-covered roads freeze overnight.

By 8 p.m., the Missouri State Highway Patrol cited responding to 75 calls for service including 38 stranded motorists, 19 non-injury crashes and one injury crash.

KSHB 41 meteorologist Wes Peery advises it's possible there will be a few hour break before a band of snow moves through around 2 a.m.

UPDATE, 6:40 p.m. | Citing icy conditions, the National Weather Service has expanded a Winter Advisory that now includes the Kansas City area.

The advisory runs through 6 a.m. Monday.

UPDATE, 6:25 p.m. | The airfield at Kansas City International Airport has been closed after the airport reported quickly accumulating ice conditions. Delays are expected.

EARLIER | That didn't take long.

After temperatures fell throughout Sunday afternoon, a band of wintry precipitation moved into the Kansas City area early Sunday night, quickly coating roads and leading to slippery conditions.

Although no winter weather advisories or warnings are currently in place for Kansas City - there is a Winter Weather Advisory for parts of northwest Missouri - the wintry precipitation was quickly noted by many on social media.

KSHB 41 meteorologist Wes Peery posted on Twitter that all forms of precipitation are possible over the next several hours.