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A winter storm warning is now in effect for the entire Kansas City metro area, after the National Weather Service added Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas and Cass, Jackson and Platte counties in Missouri to the warning.More counties in Kansas were also added to the warning, including Leavenworth, Linn and Miami. In Missouri Adair, Bates, Caldwell, Clinton, Linn, Livingston and Ray counties are now also in the warning that is set to expire at 8 p.m. Friday.Kansas City could see between 3 to 5 inches of snow. Lighter amounts are possible to the south and east and heavier totals are expected north and west of the metro.[ ROAD CREWS PREP FOR WINTER WEATHER ]Ice accumulation is also a major concern, especially for areas southeast of the metro area that are under the winter storm warning. Warrensburg, Butler, Clinton, Sedalia and Marshall could see up to a between 0.19 inches to 0.3 inches of ice.Here’s a timeline of what to expect and when to expect it:7 to 10 A.M.Leaders on both sides of the state line and officials with KDOT and MODOT are advising to avoid travel during this window, as roads will be hazardous. This is the time when the bulk of freezing precipitation will be impacting the area. Power outages are possible, especially for the areas that get heavy ice buildup.10 A.M. to 6 P.M.Snow should begin to move into the metro area with the forecast calling for inches of snow on top of the ice. There will be a swath that gets around 5 inches of snow – mainly to the west of the metro and in areas near Lawrence, Ottawa, Leavenworth. The heavier snow totals decrease the further east and southeast you go from the metro area. The forecast does call for anywhere from 3 to 5 inches in the immediate metro area with some spots on the higher end or the lower end, depending on when the transition from freezing rain, sleet and snow occurs.[ DOWNLOAD KMBC APP TO GET CUSTOM WEATHER ALERTS ]AFTER 6 P.M.The winter storm begins to move out of the metro area and road conditions should begin to improve as crews have time to clear the streets and highways.FRIDAY7:40 a.m. — Evergy shows there are now more than 10,500 customers without power early Friday morning, with most of the outages coming on the southeast side of the metro area.7:36 p.m. — A multiple-vehicle crash has closed northbound Interstate 49 past 291 Highway in Cass County.7:35 p.m. — KMBC 9’s Johnny Rowlands says the first couple of accidents have been reported because of the winter weather.7:30 a.m. — RideKC bus and paratransit services are suspended until at least 11 a.m. due to the winter storm impacting the Kansas City metro area. RideKC said they will have an update at 10 a.m. about whether they will be able to resume services.7:25 p.m. — The Kansas City area KDOT says all routes are now sleet and snow covered.7:19 a.m. — Evergy shows there are now more than 9,400 customers without power early Friday morning.7:09 a.m. – As expected, the NWS in Kansas City has continued the winter storm warning for the Kansas City metro area.7 a.m. — The city of Kansas City, Missouri is encouraging people to stay off the roads Friday.6:55 a.m. — KMBC 9’s Matt Evans shared this picture of the ice buildup in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. 6:51 a.m. — Brushy McBrushface is on the case for KC Streetcar.6:45 a.m. — A look at the Bond Bridge early Friday morning.6:41 a.m. — So far, KCI hasn’t been majorly impacted by the winter storm hitting Kansas City. As of 6:40 a.m. there was only two flights listed on the board as being canceled.6:38 a.m. — Wind is something that will make the storm worse. There have been gusts reported near 20 mph already Friday morning.6:33 a.m. — The National Weather Service in Kansas City continues to encourage people to remain off the roads.6:30 a.m. — A 6:30 a.m. update from Evergy shows there are now more than 5,412 customers without power early Friday morning.6:23 a.m. — RideKC bus and paratransit services are suspended until at least 8 a.m. due to the winter storm impacting the Kansas City metro area. RideKC said they will have an update at 7:30 a.m. about whether they will be able to resume services.The Regional Call Center will be open from 8 a.m. to noon today. Customers can get the latest information by calling 816-221-0660 to speak to an agent, or they can head to our website at RideKC.org for more information. 6:15 a.m. — KMBC 9’s Matt Evans shares scenic photos of the ice from Lee’s Summit, Missouri.6:12 a.m. — As the winter storm begins to impact the Kansas City metro area, Evergy is reporting there’s around 4,954 customers that are without power early Friday morning. That number has more than tripled in the last hour.6 a.m. — A 6 a.m. update from Evergy shows there are now more than 2,600 customers without power early Friday morning.5:40 a.m. — As the winter storm begins to impact the Kansas City metro area, Evergy is reporting there’s around 1,000 customers that are without power early Friday morning.5:35 a.m. — KMBC 9’s Rob Hughes has an update on the road conditions in Johnson County.5:20 a.m. — KMBC 9 First Alert meteorologist Katie Horner explains what areas of the metro will get the heaviest amounts of snowfall with the storm. 4:23 a.m. — Roads have been icing up for a few hours now, and are likely impassible in some location.4:06 a.m. — Here’s a look at the conditions at the NWS office in Pleasant Hill, Missouri.3:15 p.m. — The freezing mix will cause problems on the roads because of the road temps.3:13 a.m. — The latest forecast for potential ice with the winter storm.3:11 a.m. — Here’s the latest forecast for snow totals.2:39 a.m. — A further detailed discussion into our winter weather forecast.THURSDAY11:40 a.m. — KMBC 9 First Alert meteorologist says models are trending for more snow and less ice in the Kansas City metro area.11:39 a.m. — The NWS shared photos of the warning area and the expected impacts of the winter storm.10:25 a.m.–A winter storm warning will take effect at midnight Friday morning the entire Kansas City metro area after the National Weather Service added Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas and Cass, Jackson and Platte counties in Missouri to the warning.More counties in Kansas were also added to the warning, including Leavenworth, Linn and Miami. In Missouri Adair, Bates, Caldwell, Clinton, Linn, Livingston and Ray counties are now also in the warning that is set to expire at 8 p.m. Friday.The NWS said heavy mixed precipitation is now expected with snow and ice accumulating. 10:29 a.m. — The Kansas City Metro KDOT explained why snow plows take it slow.9:46 a.m. — The Kansas Department of Transportation is telling people to «avoid travel on Friday.»9 a.m. — KMBC First Alert meteorologist Katie Horner explains what type of winter weather we will see in the region.7:15 a.m. — MoDOT Kansas City shared information on how you can stay updated on road conditions.7 a.m. — KMBC First Alert meteorologist Neville Miller breaks down when power outages could be an issue in the region.6:34 a.m. — The National Weather Service says travel conditions will deteriorate rapidly once wintry precipitation begins.
A winter storm warning is now in effect for the entire Kansas City metro area, after the National Weather Service added Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas and Cass, Jackson and Platte counties in Missouri to the warning.
More counties in Kansas were also added to the warning, including Leavenworth, Linn and Miami. In Missouri Adair, Bates, Caldwell, Clinton, Linn, Livingston and Ray counties are now also in the warning that is set to expire at 8 p.m. Friday.
Kansas City could see between 3 to 5 inches of snow. Lighter amounts are possible to the south and east and heavier totals are expected north and west of the metro.
[ ROAD CREWS PREP FOR WINTER WEATHER ]
Ice accumulation is also a major concern, especially for areas southeast of the metro area that are under the winter storm warning. Warrensburg, Butler, Clinton, Sedalia and Marshall could see up to a between 0.19 inches to 0.3 inches of ice.
Here’s a timeline of what to expect and when to expect it:
7 to 10 A.M.
Leaders on both sides of the state line and officials with KDOT and MODOT are advising to avoid travel during this window, as roads will be hazardous. This is the time when the bulk of freezing precipitation will be impacting the area. Power outages are possible, especially for the areas that get heavy ice buildup.
10 A.M. to 6 P.M.
Snow should begin to move into the metro area with the forecast calling for inches of snow on top of the ice. There will be a swath that gets around 5 inches of snow – mainly to the west of the metro and in areas near Lawrence, Ottawa, Leavenworth. The heavier snow totals decrease the further east and southeast you go from the metro area. The forecast does call for anywhere from 3 to 5 inches in the immediate metro area with some spots on the higher end or the lower end, depending on when the transition from freezing rain, sleet and snow occurs.
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AFTER 6 P.M.
The winter storm begins to move out of the metro area and road conditions should begin to improve as crews have time to clear the streets and highways.
FRIDAY
7:40 a.m. — Evergy shows there are now more than 10,500 customers without power early Friday morning, with most of the outages coming on the southeast side of the metro area.
7:35 p.m. — KMBC 9’s Johnny Rowlands says the first couple of accidents have been reported because of the winter weather.
7:30 a.m. — RideKC bus and paratransit services are suspended until at least 11 a.m. due to the winter storm impacting the Kansas City metro area. RideKC said they will have an update at 10 a.m. about whether they will be able to resume services.
7:25 p.m. — The Kansas City area KDOT says all routes are now sleet and snow covered.
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7:19 a.m. — Evergy shows there are now more than 9,400 customers without power early Friday morning.
7:09 a.m. – As expected, the NWS in Kansas City has continued the winter storm warning for the Kansas City metro area.
7 a.m. — The city of Kansas City, Missouri is encouraging people to stay off the roads Friday.
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6:55 a.m. — KMBC 9’s Matt Evans shared this picture of the ice buildup in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.
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6:51 a.m. — Brushy McBrushface is on the case for KC Streetcar.
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6:45 a.m.
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6:41 a.m. — So far, KCI hasn’t been majorly impacted by the winter storm hitting Kansas City. As of 6:40 a.m. there was only two flights listed on the board as being canceled.
6:38 a.m. — Wind is something that will make the storm worse. There have been gusts reported near 20 mph already Friday morning.
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6:33 a.m. — The National Weather Service in Kansas City continues to encourage people to remain off the roads.
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6:30 a.m. — A 6:30 a.m. update from Evergy shows there are now more than 5,412 customers without power early Friday morning.
6:23 a.m. — RideKC bus and paratransit services are suspended until at least 8 a.m. due to the winter storm impacting the Kansas City metro area. RideKC said they will have an update at 7:30 a.m. about whether they will be able to resume services.
The Regional Call Center will be open from 8 a.m. to noon today. Customers can get the latest information by calling 816-221-0660 to speak to an agent, or they can head to our website at RideKC.org for more information.
6:15 a.m. — KMBC 9’s Matt Evans shares scenic photos of the ice from Lee’s Summit, Missouri.
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6:12 a.m. — As the winter storm begins to impact the Kansas City metro area, Evergy is reporting there’s around 4,954 customers that are without power early Friday morning. That number has more than tripled in the last hour.
6 a.m. — A 6 a.m. update from Evergy shows there are now more than 2,600 customers without power early Friday morning.
5:40 a.m
5:35 a.m. — KMBC 9’s Rob Hughes has an update on the road conditions in Johnson County.
5:20 a.m. — KMBC 9 First Alert meteorologist Katie Horner explains what areas of the metro will get the heaviest amounts of snowfall with the storm.
4:23 a.m. — Roads have been icing up for a few hours now, and are likely impassible in some location.
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4:06 a.m. — Here’s a look at the conditions at the NWS office in Pleasant Hill, Missouri.
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3:15 p.m. — The freezing mix will cause problems on the roads because of the road temps.
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3:13 a.m. — The latest forecast for potential ice with the winter storm.
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3:11 a.m. — Here’s the latest forecast for snow totals.
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2:39 a.m. — A further detailed discussion into our winter weather forecast.
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THURSDAY
11:40 a.m. — KMBC 9 First Alert meteorologist says models are trending for more snow and less ice in the Kansas City metro area.
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11:39 a.m. — The NWS shared photos of the warning area and the expected impacts of the winter storm.
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10:25 a.m.—A winter storm warning will take effect at midnight Friday morning the entire Kansas City metro area after the National Weather Service added Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas and Cass, Jackson and Platte counties in Missouri to the warning.
More counties in Kansas were also added to the warning, including Leavenworth, Linn and Miami. In Missouri Adair, Bates, Caldwell, Clinton, Linn, Livingston and Ray counties are now also in the warning that is set to expire at 8 p.m. Friday.
The NWS said heavy mixed precipitation is now expected with snow and ice accumulating.
10:29 a.m. — The Kansas City Metro KDOT explained why snow plows take it slow.
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9:46 a.m. — The Kansas Department of Transportation is telling people to «avoid travel on Friday.»
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9 a.m. — KMBC First Alert meteorologist Katie Horner explains what type of winter weather we will see in the region.
7:15 a.m. — MoDOT Kansas City shared information on how you can stay updated on road conditions.
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7 a.m. — KMBC First Alert meteorologist Neville Miller breaks down when power outages could be an issue in the region.
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6:34 a.m. — The National Weather Service says travel conditions will deteriorate rapidly once wintry precipitation begins.
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