Kansas City woke up Thursday morning with temperatures in the upper 20s. That wintry mix quickly shifted into snow in the early morning hours. Heavy snow is likely early Thursday through midday. The area may see bursts of snow in the afternoon. Snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are possible with a light ice glaze and some sleet. Temperatures will be in the 20s Thursday and then back in the 30s Friday.Weather radar | Sign up for email newsletters | Closings page | Sign up for weather alertsTHURSDAY:3:08 p.m. — Snow totals are adding up to record amounts1:58 p.m. — The national weather service has canceled the Winter Storm warning for several Kansas Counties. Road conditions are still poor in many areas near the Kansas City metro area1:00 p.m. — The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas announced it will be closing all offices at 2 p.m. and suspending all services including transit services and community centers. All public safety operations will continue. 12:02 p.m. — That’s a record! The daily record for snow in Kansas City on Feb. 17 was set way back in 1893 with 6.0″. As of noon, we have 6.4″ and still going. 11:50 a.m. — Breaking traffic: I-70/I-435 ramp closed11:15 a.m. — North I-29 moving again10:40 a.m. — The First Alert Meteorologists have taken a look at data for additional snowfall expected heading into this afternoon, and have increased estimated snow totals for the Kansas City metro area. See our new forecast for the full breakdown on totals and why this event technically is not a blizzard.10:00 a.m. — Traffic remains at a standstill for drivers on I-35 near the U.S. 69 split, and I-29.8:33 a.m. — KCMO trash, recycling, bulky item service canceled for Thursday and Friday due to snow operations. Trash crews are expected to aid snow crews in clearing the roads. 8:22 a.m. — Major traffic issues are being reported in the Northland near the I-35/I-29 split.8:06 a.m. — Metropolitan Community College is shifting to a virtual workday due to weather conditions. 7:57 a.m. — Engineers with the Missouri Department of Transportation ask semi-truck drivers on ramps, curves and hills to pull over if possible — many of the larger vehicles are becoming stuck due to current weather conditions which is hampering crews from clearing roadways. 7:55 a.m. — Delays expected on southbound I-357:34 a.m. — All Swope Health clinics are closed Thursday.7:00 a.m. — Traffic Update6:48 a.m. — The Kansas City Zoo will be closed Thursday due to inclement weather. 6:45 a.m. — Slide off reports “starting to mount up” according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. 6:43 a.m. — Flight cancellations are being reported at KCI. If you’re scheduled to fly in or our Thursday, make sure to check your flight’s status on the airport website.6:24 a.m. — Take a look at I-435 and Roe.6:09 a.m. — Brushy McBrushFace is out clearing tracks for the KC Streetcar to keep the route open and running in the snow.5:59 a.m. — Heavy snow is here.5:47 a.m. — Starting to see some serious problems on the roads.5:39 a.m. — 5:37 a.m. — 5:35 a.m. — Thundersnow spotted from the KMBC 9 tower cam. 5:25 a.m. — Reports of widespread slick road conditions are starting to come in from across the metro. 5:02 a.m. — The Overland Park, Kansas Police Department says because of current weather conditions, the department has activated its walk-in accident protocol. Police asking that drivers involved in non-injury accidents walk in the accident report at a later date. Make sure to exchange driver’s license numbers, license plate numbers, names, and insurance info, then clear the roadway. Police will continue to respond to crashes where vehicles are not drivable, when injuries are involved, and when substance abuse is suspected. 4:55 a.m. — It’s thundersnow and thundersleet! Many of you are seeing lightning and hearing thunder along with this morning’s wintry mix. Check out the KMBC 9 app for custom weather alerts including for when lightning is close to your location. 4:43 a.m. — The wintry mix is sticking to a number of things — including snow gear. Stay warm out there, Martin! 4:40 a.m. — The strongest part of the gradient for estimated snow totals has shifted slightly south. Here’s what changed from Wednesday night’s forecast into Thursday morning.4:30 a.m. — The shift from a wintry mix to snow has started in the Kansas City metro area. WEDNESDAY: 8:15 p.m. — All Swope Health clinics will open at 10 a.m. Thursday.6:27 p.m. — 6:25 p.m. — All residential collection routes of Waste Management of Kansas, Inc., including Jackson, Platte, Clay, Cass, Missouri counties and Johnson, Wyandotte, Leavenworth, Miami, Franklin, Linn, Kansas counties will experience service delays as weather conditions are forecasted to deteriorate over the next 24 hours. “The safety of our employees and the public is a primary concern and guides our decision in events such as these,” said Paul Howe, spokesperson for Waste Management Kansas, Inc.Residential collection routes will be suspended Thursday for trash, recycling and yard waste collection. We will resume services on Friday with a one-day delay for the remainder of the week. Residential customers service schedule for the remainder of this week: All service is suspended beginning Thursday, 2/17/2022 Thursday collection service will resume Friday, 2/18/2022 Friday services will resume Saturday, 2/19/20226:08 p.m. — 5:21 p.m. –5 p.m. — 4:55 p.m. — 4:53 p.m. — 4:50 p.m. — 4:27 p.m. — Raytown said its emergency snow ordinance will go into effect at 2 a.m. Thursday.Drivers must remove all vehicles parked on the following designated snow routes:•Blue Ridge Cutoff•Blue Ridge Boulevard•Raytown Road•Raytown Trafficway•Sterling from Blue Ridge Boulevard to north city limit•Woodson Road from Blue Ridge Boulevard to 75th Street•Westridge•53rd Street from Woodson Road to Raytown Road•55th Street from west city limit to Raytown Road•56th Street from Raytown Road to Blue Ridge Boulevard•59th Street•63rd Street•67th Street•67th Terrace from Lane to Raytown Road•Gregory Boulevard•75th Street from Elm to Westridge•79th Street from Raytown Road to west city limit•83rd Street•87th Street from Raytown Road to west city limitRaytown urges residents to remove all vehicles from all streets throughout the city, if possible. If on-street parking cannot be avoided, please park all vehicles on the south or west side of the road to allow a clear path for emergency vehicles on roadways.4:18 p.m. — 3:05 p.m. — Because of the forecast winter storm, Jackson County said will have a delayed start Thursday, with all county buildings and facilities opening for business at 10 a.m.County departments will have limited staff to provide in-person assistance to residents Thursday. As a result, residents who need to conduct business with the county are encouraged to use online services at www.jacksongov.org.2:49 p.m. — The Judicial Offices of the Jackson County Circuit Court will be closed at all of its locations on Thursday, February 17, 2022 due to a Winter Storm Warning. 2:46 p.m. — 2:20 p.m. —
Kansas City woke up Thursday morning with temperatures in the upper 20s. That wintry mix quickly shifted into snow in the early morning hours.
Heavy snow is likely early Thursday through midday. The area may see bursts of snow in the afternoon. Snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are possible with a light ice glaze and some sleet.
Temperatures will be in the 20s Thursday and then back in the 30s Friday.
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THURSDAY:
3:08 p.m. — Snow totals are adding up to record amounts
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1:58 p.m. — The national weather service has canceled the Winter Storm warning for several Kansas Counties. Road conditions are still poor in many areas near the Kansas City metro area
1:00 p.m. — The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas announced it will be closing all offices at 2 p.m. and suspending all services including transit services and community centers. All public safety operations will continue.
12:02 p.m. — That’s a record! The daily record for snow in Kansas City on Feb. 17 was set way back in 1893 with 6.0″. As of noon, we have 6.4″ and still going.
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11:50 a.m. — Breaking traffic: I-70/I-435 ramp closed
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11:15 a.m. — North I-29 moving again
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10:40 a.m. — The First Alert Meteorologists have taken a look at data for additional snowfall expected heading into this afternoon, and have increased estimated snow totals for the Kansas City metro area. See our new forecast for the full breakdown on totals and why this event technically is not a blizzard.
10:00 a.m. — Traffic remains at a standstill for drivers on I-35 near the U.S. 69 split, and I-29.
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8:33 a.m. — KCMO trash, recycling, bulky item service canceled for Thursday and Friday due to snow operations. Trash crews are expected to aid snow crews in clearing the roads.
8:22 a.m. — Major traffic issues are being reported in the Northland near the I-35/I-29 split.
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8:06 a.m. — Metropolitan Community College is shifting to a virtual workday due to weather conditions.
7:57 a.m. — Engineers with the Missouri Department of Transportation ask semi-truck drivers on ramps, curves and hills to pull over if possible — many of the larger vehicles are becoming stuck due to current weather conditions which is hampering crews from clearing roadways.
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7:55 a.m. — Delays expected on southbound I-35
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7:34 a.m. — All Swope Health clinics are closed Thursday.
7:00 a.m. — Traffic Update
6:48 a.m. — The Kansas City Zoo will be closed Thursday due to inclement weather.
6:45 a.m. — Slide off reports “starting to mount up” according to the Missouri Department of Transportation.
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6:43 a.m. — Flight cancellations are being reported at KCI. If you’re scheduled to fly in or our Thursday, make sure to check your flight’s status on the airport website.
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6:24 a.m. — Take a look at I-435 and Roe.
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6:09 a.m. — Brushy McBrushFace is out clearing tracks for the KC Streetcar to keep the route open and running in the snow.
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5:59 a.m. — Heavy snow is here.
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5:47 a.m. — Starting to see some serious problems on the roads.
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5:35 a.m. — Thundersnow spotted from the KMBC 9 tower cam.
5:25 a.m. — Reports of widespread slick road conditions are starting to come in from across the metro.
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5:02 a.m. — The Overland Park, Kansas Police Department says because of current weather conditions, the department has activated its walk-in accident protocol. Police asking that drivers involved in non-injury accidents walk in the accident report at a later date. Make sure to exchange driver’s license numbers, license plate numbers, names, and insurance info, then clear the roadway. Police will continue to respond to crashes where vehicles are not drivable, when injuries are involved, and when substance abuse is suspected.
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4:55 a.m. — It’s thundersnow and thundersleet! Many of you are seeing lightning and hearing thunder along with this morning’s wintry mix. Check out the KMBC 9 app for custom weather alerts including for when lightning is close to your location.
4:43 a.m. — The wintry mix is sticking to a number of things — including snow gear. Stay warm out there, Martin!
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4:40 a.m. — The strongest part of the gradient for estimated snow totals has shifted slightly south. Here’s what changed from Wednesday night’s forecast into Thursday morning.
4:30 a.m. — The shift from a wintry mix to snow has started in the Kansas City metro area.
WEDNESDAY:
8:15 p.m. — All Swope Health clinics will open at 10 a.m. Thursday.
6:27 p.m. —
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6:25 p.m. — All residential collection routes of Waste Management of Kansas, Inc., including Jackson, Platte, Clay, Cass, Missouri counties and Johnson, Wyandotte, Leavenworth, Miami, Franklin, Linn, Kansas counties will experience service delays as weather conditions are forecasted to deteriorate over the next 24 hours. “The safety of our employees and the public is a primary concern and guides our decision in events such as these,” said Paul Howe, spokesperson for Waste Management Kansas, Inc.
Residential collection routes will be suspended Thursday for trash, recycling and yard waste collection. We will resume services on Friday with a one-day delay for the remainder of the week.
Residential customers service schedule for the remainder of this week:
- All service is suspended beginning Thursday, 2/17/2022
- Thursday collection service will resume Friday, 2/18/2022
- Friday services will resume Saturday, 2/19/2022
6:08 p.m. —
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4:55 p.m. —
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4:27 p.m. — Raytown said its emergency snow ordinance will go into effect at 2 a.m. Thursday.
Drivers must remove all vehicles parked on the following designated snow routes:
•Blue Ridge Cutoff
•Blue Ridge Boulevard
•Raytown Road
•Raytown Trafficway
•Sterling from Blue Ridge Boulevard to north city limit
•Woodson Road from Blue Ridge Boulevard to 75th Street
•Westridge
•53rd Street from Woodson Road to Raytown Road
•55th Street from west city limit to Raytown Road
•56th Street from Raytown Road to Blue Ridge Boulevard
•59th Street
•63rd Street
•67th Street
•67th Terrace from Lane to Raytown Road
•Gregory Boulevard
•75th Street from Elm to Westridge
•79th Street from Raytown Road to west city limit
•83rd Street
•87th Street from Raytown Road to west city limit
Raytown urges residents to remove all vehicles from all streets throughout the city, if possible. If on-street parking cannot be avoided, please park all vehicles on the south or west side of the road to allow a clear path for emergency vehicles on roadways.
4:18 p.m. —
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3:05 p.m. — Because of the forecast winter storm, Jackson County said will have a delayed start Thursday, with all county buildings and facilities opening for business at 10 a.m.
County departments will have limited staff to provide in-person assistance to residents Thursday. As a result, residents who need to conduct business with the county are encouraged to use online services at www.jacksongov.org.
2:49 p.m. — The Judicial Offices of the Jackson County Circuit Court will be closed at all of its locations on Thursday, February 17, 2022 due to a Winter Storm Warning.
2:46 p.m. —
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2:20 p.m. —
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