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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

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
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

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
by JamesBurlisonJr via twitter 12/18/2014 11:10:36 AM
160 KDOT snow road warriors in 139 snowplows r currently out in NE KS tackling 5.67K lane miles during this 1st major winter #kswx storm.

by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 12/18/2014 11:15:10 AM
TRAFFIC ALERT: Semi crash blocking NB I-35 past Cambridge Circle. 2 lanes closed. #kctraffic bit.ly/1hmJNhs http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5IjpAeCAAIKT3j.jpg

by 41 Traffic Now via twitter 12/18/2014 11:15:58 AM
Mornin KC! Want to see where plows have been? GPS map- www.kcmo.gov/snow join is on @41ActionNews for team coverage!

by Lindsay Shively 12/18/2014 11:16:17 AM
TODAY'S AM COMMUTE: Messy. Here's 5AM look @ snowpacked rd conditions via 511 Travel Info Map 511.ksdot.org http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5Ij4RKCEAAUwMR.jpg

by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 12/18/2014 11:17:48 AM
GM! If you're headed to work or taking the kids to school check road conditions @kcscout .net #besafe

by MoDOT Kansas City via twitter 12/18/2014 11:19:29 AM
JUST IN: Platte County R-3 and Maple Valley State School are closed. #kcwx

by Hilary Hedges - KSHB.com 12/18/2014 11:22:09 AM
Today's AM Commute Reminder: Get up early, allow extra time for ur drive, take it SLOW, stay a safe distance from other vehicles. #kswx

by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 12/18/2014 11:26:03 AM
Don't forget to give urself extra time this a.m. for ur commute to work. #takeitslow #arrivealive

by MoDOT Kansas City via twitter 12/18/2014 11:28:18 AM
SEVERAL accidents this AM. Semi jack-knifed on 35 NB @ Cambridge Circle. @KacieMcdonnell has more on @41ActionNews

by Lindsay Shively 12/18/2014 11:30:54 AM
Plz use alt. route. '@fox4kc : Overturned semi is backing up traffic big time on I-35 NB at Cambridge. >RC”

by MoDOT Kansas City via twitter 12/18/2014 11:31:41 AM
Pls clear snow off hood, lights & roof of ur vehicle b4 driving. Snow flying off ur vehicle, a serious danger & distraction to others. #kswx

by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 12/18/2014 11:32:14 AM
If u see a KDOT snowplow on the hwy, don't crowd the plow & stay a safe distance away. Crews r working hard to make hwys safe for all! #kswx

by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 12/18/2014 11:38:05 AM
Liberty, Lee’s Summit and Park Hill have cancelled classes today. Here’s the list of closings and delays:
School and Community Closings - KSHB.com

by Hilary Hedges - KSHB.com 12/18/2014 11:39:20 AM
Q: What's a safe distance from a snow plow in action? A: 200 FT (15 car lengths) or more. Please avoid passing/tailgating the plow! #kswx

by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 12/18/2014 11:45:05 AM
Morning! Some spots in KC seeing 3+ inches of snow! Team coverage on 41 now!

by Lindsay Shively 12/18/2014 11:46:05 AM
KDOT sharing 'don't crowd the plow' winter #kswx reminders. A KDOT snowplow was struck by vehicle in Leavenworth Co area just this morn.

by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 12/18/2014 11:50:12 AM
WARNING! I-35 NB near Cambridge Cr. closed due 2 overturned semi. Plz use alt. routes. #besafe #arrivealive

by MoDOT Kansas City via twitter 12/18/2014 11:50:20 AM
#KCTRAFFIC #kswx @MoDOT_KC : WARNING! I-35 NB near Cambridge Cr. closed due 2 overturned semi. Plz use alt. routes. #besafe #arrivealive

by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 12/18/2014 11:51:37 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

School and Community Closings - KSHB.com