LIVE BLOG: Winter Storm wreaks havoc in Kansas City
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - As the Kansas City metro braces for near-blizzard conditions, local leaders and weather experts continue to advise residents on the best ways to stay safe.
- For the latest weather forecast, click HERE.
- For a complete list of closings, click HERE.
- For the latest winter storm watches and warnings, click HERE.
- To the First Warn 5 Weather App, click HERE.
Follow along below for live updates as the weekend weather develops.
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St. Joseph city facilities will be closed on Monday, Jan. 6, due to extreme winter weather. All emergency services will remain in operation, however, non-essential facilities will close. The City Council meeting will be held as scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Transit services will also not be available.
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Kansas City streetcar service has been suspended due to deteriorating winter weather and limited visibility Downtown. Those on board a streetcar can remain on board or exit while service is suspended. The team will continue to maintain the tracks and resume service once it is safe. Riders have been asked for patience as safety is prioritized.
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WATCH: Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas hopped on to discuss everything the City’s done to prepare for the weather and how those preparations have paid off:
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WATCH: KCTV5′s Zac Summers caught some of the downtown thundersnow on camera
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“It’s still really bad out there,” said Melissa Black, communications manager for the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT).
WATCH:
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Protect your pipes: Tips to prevent freezing as temperatures drop
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Good morning! The snow has already begun to fall across much of the viewing area. KCTV5 is airing an extended morning show starting at 5 a.m. to bring you the latest information from across the area. In the meantime, here’s a look at the latest forecast from First Warn 5 meteorologist Greg Bennett.
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Emergency crews closed the off-ramp from northbound Route K-7 to College Boulevard until salt trucks can address the dangerous conditions.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Due to icy conditions, the off-ramp to Old 56 Hwy from SB I-35 Hwy will be closed for an undetermined amount of time.
— Olathe Police (@OlathePolice) January 4, 2025
There have also been many crashes reported. Please, if you do not need to leave the house, don’t. Stay indoors & enjoy the warmth! pic.twitter.com/Aywli6UQI3
- Southbound I-35 on-ramp from 291 Highway
- Emergency vehicles: Drivers should be prepared to stop
- Estimated clearance time: 10:40 p.m.
- Start time: 10:15 p.m.
- Northbound I-35 to 56 Highway
- Crash - Drivers should be prepared to stop
- Estimated clearance time: 10:24 p.m.
- Start time: 9:39 p.m.
- Eastbound I-435 at Holmes Rd.
- Interstate closed due to winter weather
- Start time: 9:15 p.m.
- Northbound I-435 on-ramp from westbound 152 Highway
- Crash - Drivers should be prepared to stop
- Start time: 9:09 p.m.
- Estimated clearance time: 9:54 p.m.
- I-435 to southbound I-35: EXIT CLOSED
- Exit closed due to winter weather, drivers should find an alternate route
- Estimated clearance time 10:45 p.m.
- Start time 8:50 p.m.
- Southbound I-35 to southbound U.S. 69 Exit: CLOSED
- Exit closed due to winter weather
- Estimated clearance time: 10:04 p.m.
- Start time: 7:19 p.m.
- Southbound I-29 past I-435: CLOSED
- Interstate closed due to winter weather
- Drivers have been warned to use an alternate route
- Southbound I-29 at I-435: CLOSED
- Multi-vehicle crash - right lane closed
- Start time: 6:49 p.m.
- Westbound I-470 at I-49
- Multi-vehicle crash, left lanes closed
- Estimated clearance time: 11:07 p.m.
- Start time: 6:12 p.m.
- Southbound I-35 past 291 Highway: CLOSED
- Interstate closed due to winter weather
- Start time: 6:06 p.m.
- Southbound I-435 at Bannister Rd.
- Multi-vehicle crash, left shoulder closed
- Estimated clearance time: 11:01 p.m.
- Start time: 5:51 p.m.
- Northbound I-435 before U.S. 71
- Interstate closed due to winter weather
- Start time: 5:27 p.m.
- Southbound I-35 at I-435: CLOSED
- Interstate closed due to winter weather
- Start time: 4:43 p.m.
- Northbound I-35 at I-29: CLOSED
- Interstate closed due to extreme winter weather, drivers should use an alternate route
- Start time: 4:04 p.m.
- Southbound at I-435 at Eastwood Trafficway
- Two-vehicle crash, left lane closed
- Estimated clearance time: 6:47 p.m.
- Start time: 3:32 p.m.
- U.S. 69 at 103rd St.
- Highway closed at 103rd St. in Overland Park, use an alternate route.
- Start time: 2:43 p.m.
- I-35 and Gardner Rd.
- Multi-vehicle crash
- Start time: 2:37 p.m.
- Expected to be cleared by 3 p.m.
- K-7 at K-10
- Crash - 2 right lanes closed
- Start time: 2:28 p.m.
- Expected to be cleared by 3:15 p.m.
- U.S. 69 at College Blvd.
- Crash - Left lane closed
- Start time: 2:20 p.m.
- Expected to be cleared by 3:50 p.m.
- I-35 at Sunflower Rd.
- Multi-vehicle crash - Be prepared to stop
- Start time: 1:56 p.m.
- Expected to be cleared by 3 p.m.
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Kansas City International Airport has closed the airfield due to winter weather.
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KCTV5’s Ryan Hennessy checked out some area hardware stores to see what people are grabbing last-minute.
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KC Pet Project shared some tips and tricks to keep your pets safe through the storm. WATCH:
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Officials say power outages are expected this weekend. Be sure you have what you need to stay safe and warm >> click here.
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First Warn 5 Meteorologist Greg Bennett explains what causes snow to be wet/dry and what we expect from this weekend’s storms.
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Saturday stays frigid with morning highs in the low 20s and afternoon highs barely reaching the upper 20s.
FIRST WARN WEATHER DAY: Snowfall totals increase overnight
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