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Winter Weather Coverage - Dec. 18 2014

Follow along with the 41 Action News and Weather teams as the first round of accumulating snow hits the metro area.

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by Hilary Hedges - KSHB.com 12/18/2014 10:40:45 AM

3rd & 7 37yd

@41ActionNews Snow starting to accumulate in West side of Olathe http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5HERxlCIAEOZzH.jpg

by Todd Bryan via twitter retweeted by 41ActionNews 12/18/2014 4:27:01 AM
@41ActionNews 41Ottawa rn http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5HEN41CIAAuzom.jpg

by D Dodson via twitter retweeted by 41ActionNews 12/18/2014 4:27:05 AM
@41ActionNews In Olathe,Ks http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5HEvjRIEAIzeB9.jpg

by Caleb Christlieb via twitter retweeted by 41ActionNews 12/18/2014 4:27:08 AM
@41ActionNews snowing so hard south of Paola, I had to drive 20mph on 169. This is I'm Lane, Ks. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5HFHdlIYAAg1F9.jpg

by katie wyse via twitter retweeted by 41ActionNews 12/18/2014 4:27:11 AM
@christadubill @41ActionNews Just beginning to turn white in Gardner. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5HFoiuCYAESEFv.jpg

by Amy Reeves via twitter retweeted by 41ActionNews 12/18/2014 4:27:14 AM
@41ActionNews Snow coming down strong in Olathe near 127th and Hedge Ln http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5HGHDmIAAAG041.jpg

by Jim Kolich via twitter retweeted by 41ActionNews 12/18/2014 4:28:39 AM
@41ActionNews starting to accumulate her in olathe. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5HGP_aCEAMd46l.jpg

by andrew jacob joy via twitter retweeted by 41ActionNews 12/18/2014 4:30:00 AM
@41ActionNews Osawatomie http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5HHHG3CEAAk4IM.jpg

by susan johnson via twitter retweeted by 41ActionNews 12/18/2014 4:31:31 AM
@41ActionNews Lyndon, Ks 1.5" of snow so far. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5HHU4jCQAAXJqO.jpg

by Douglas Watson via twitter retweeted by 41ActionNews 12/18/2014 4:33:09 AM
Snow is still slowly spreading in! We have reports of 1 to 2 inches already southwest of Kansas City. Still dry on the Plaza!

by Gary Lezak via twitter 12/18/2014 4:38:04 AM
When snow falls and the wind is calm, the stillness of the occasion is both eerie and cool at the same time. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5HKA_2CIAA1CE9.jpg

by JD Rudd via twitter 12/18/2014 4:43:24 AM
Here's our updated snow forecast. Minor changes. Bumped up snow amts btn KCI and St. Joe just a bit. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5HRN3CCMAE9Yhv.png

by NWS Kansas City via twitter 12/18/2014 5:16:05 AM
Radar indicating a good band of snow on the West side of the metro. Should snow for another 7-9 hours. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5HV2zQCUAACmYy.jpg

by JD Rudd via twitter 12/18/2014 5:35:08 AM
The snow has increased across the city and secondary roads are now getting covered. The snow will continue through around 7 AM!

by Gary Lezak via twitter 12/18/2014 5:50:09 AM
It is finally snowing on the Plaza, not yet a dusting. We are likely two to three hours away from ending the snowflake contest.

by Gary Lezak via twitter 12/18/2014 6:08:38 AM
At 12:30 AM, dusting on the Plaza, not even 1/10th of an inch, so the Contest is still on for another two hrs or so! How much do you have?

by Gary Lezak via twitter 12/18/2014 6:30:03 AM
RT @christadubill : Best! Picture! RT @LAWNCOACH : snowing in olathe http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5HOZ6uCYAEysBj.jpg” Love This Picture!

by Gary Lezak via twitter 12/18/2014 6:31:07 AM
Radar indicates a pretty good band of snow over the Metro. If you're awake, do you have photos to share? http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5HjHwvCUAI48l2.jpg

by JD Rudd via twitter 12/18/2014 6:33:05 AM
There is graupel coming down. These are snow pellets. This is in an indication of strong rising motion. Still under 1/10" on the Plaza!

by Gary Lezak via twitter 12/18/2014 6:34:36 AM
1/10th of an inch on the Plaza finally. I predict the contest ends by 3 AM. New areas of snow are increasing. Look! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5HnHfGCMAApeyC.jpg

by Gary Lezak via twitter 12/18/2014 6:50:32 AM
Worth repeating: Thursday morning travel may be hazardous. Use caution, give yourself extra time. Be safe!

by JD Rudd via twitter 12/18/2014 7:19:28 AM
If you're still up with us, let us know how much snow you're getting. Still expecting 1-3" by sunrise.

by NWS Kansas City via twitter 12/18/2014 7:32:56 AM
.@NWSKansasCity Just now in Shawnee, Shawnee Mission Parkway and Pflumm area. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5HyLahIQAA7YsO.jpg

by MadSpleen85 via twitter retweeted by NWSKansasCity 12/18/2014 7:41:26 AM
Greetings from liberty, mo! @jdrudd @NWSKansasCity @kmbc @BryanBusbyKMBC @NickBenderKMBC http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5HxfjKCAAE6MUq.jpg

by Adam Barrett via twitter retweeted by jdrudd 12/18/2014 7:43:35 AM
In my Geek On video, I suggested 2.5-3.5" for the greater KC area with a few 4" spots and some isolated 6" spots. Seems on track!

by JD Rudd via twitter 12/18/2014 7:46:16 AM
A look at my drive to work along Ward Parkway. #Snow was between 3"-4" in Prairie Village @41actionnews #kctoday

by Sarah Hollenbeck 12/18/2014 8:26:44 AM
4 to 5 inches of snow fell in that band, and it ended up clipping the Plaza with one inch at 2:24 AM.

by Gary Lezak via twitter 12/18/2014 8:45:25 AM
Photo from @sam_hartle on @41actionnews assignment desk showing snow on @plazakc this morning #kcsnow

by Sarah Hollenbeck 12/18/2014 8:47:42 AM
Winter Wonderland on the Plaza this AM.Tune into @41ActionNews from 4:30-7 for how much snow fell. Plus send ur pics http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5IKdfGCcAEfMHc.png

by Kalee Dionne via twitter 12/18/2014 9:24:57 AM
Thanks for the info RT @sedsinkc : @glezak 4.25 inches in KC North as of 2:40 a.m.

by Gary Lezak via twitter 12/18/2014 10:35:35 AM
Here's what it looks like in Merriam, KS right now above I-35 #kcsnow @41actionnews

by Sarah Hollenbeck 12/18/2014 10:38:01 AM
There is over an inch of snow near Union Station.

by william_halsel 12/18/2014 10:39:32 AM
Looks like just shy of 3" on the roadways here in Merriam, KS. #kcsnow @41actionnews

by Sarah Hollenbeck 12/18/2014 10:45:30 AM
Heading out to plow in Liberty. When should we expect the snow to stop and do we expect any more accumulation?

by Mark 12/18/2014 10:48:12 AM
@Mark:
Kalee says the snow will taper off to flurries by this afternoon. It could become a light drizzle before it stops.

by Hilary Hedges - KSHB.com 12/18/2014 10:49:08 AM
@Mark: Late morning to early afternoon, just to give you a better time frame. Here's Kalee's forecast:
Kansas City's Most Accurate Forecast
KSHBWe are tracking several cold fronts and several chances for winter weather.

by Hilary Hedges - KSHB.com 12/18/2014 10:50:52 AM
About a half a dozen accidents already in the metro @KacieMcDonnell has a live look @41ActionNews #kctraffic #kctoday

by Whitney Beiler via twitter 12/18/2014 10:52:55 AM
Patrick Fazio

fbcdn-vthumb-a.akamaihd.net Snowing in KC! Jeff Penner - 41 Action News & Kalee Dionne - 41 Action News tell us how much more will fall. Kacie McDonnell updates us on crashes this morning on 41 Action News - KSHB-TV

18 December 2014
This is how the roads look like outside the station. What do they look like in your area? Send us your pics!

by Hilary Hedges - KSHB.com 12/18/2014 10:55:44 AM
@PatrickFazio: Snow is causing slow driving in KC. We've paroled our producer @kelsey_kerwin from the newsroom to check on the roads on @41ActionNews

by Patrick Fazio 12/18/2014 10:59:38 AM
Many roads are snow packed out there. Slow down and be safe traveling this morning. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5IfPu2CcAEq0_0.png

by NWS Kansas City via twitter 12/18/2014 11:00:20 AM
Sarah Hollenbeck KSHB

scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net TUNE IN NOW- We are live on air 41 Action News - KSHB-TV from now until 7:00 talking SNOW. Here's some pics from the Plaza, above I-35, on Ward Pkwy and showing snow just shy of 3" in Merriam, KS.

18 December 2014
JUST IN: Excelsior Springs is closed today.

by Hilary Hedges - KSHB.com 12/18/2014 11:04:29 AM
Pockets of heavy snow. How will roads be rest of today. Answer this hour on @41ActionNews with @KaleeDionne @KacieMcDonnell

by Jeff Penner via twitter 12/18/2014 11:09:42 AM
#letitsnow @41ActionNews @KaleeDionne http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5Iig5ECEAAEyiD.jpg

by JamesBurlisonJr via twitter 12/18/2014 11:10:36 AM

Winter Weather Coverage - Dec. 18 2014

Follow along with the 41 Action News and Weather teams as the first round of accumulating snow hits the metro area.

Kansas City's Most Accurate Forecast