Winter Weather Coverage - Dec. 18 2014 - Live Coverage

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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#KCTRAFFIC @KrisKetzKMBC : @KansasCityScout says it may be an hour before inbound 35 at Cambridge Circle wreck is cleared @KMBCTraffic @kmbc

by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 12/18/2014 11:52:10 AM
Warning: bridges & overpasses may be slick so use extra caution. #takeitslow #besafe #arrivealive

by MoDOT Kansas City via twitter 12/18/2014 11:54:05 AM
GORGEOUS snowy plaza & Lots o' school closings! Liberty, Lee's Summit, Park Hill & more! We're on @41ActionNews now!

by Lindsay Shively 12/18/2014 11:55:02 AM
School Closings: EAGLE HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN
Turner Schools on a 2 hour delay
Princeton R-V
Cameron R-1
Blue SpringsSmithville R-II
Fort Osage

by Kim Woirhaye-Reid via twitter 12/18/2014 11:55:51 AM
School Closings:
Independence Schools
Raytown Schools
Lee's Summit
Liberty Schools
MISSOURI CITY SCHOOL
NORTH PLATTE R-1

by Kim Woirhaye-Reid via twitter 12/18/2014 11:56:20 AM
School Closings:
WEST PLATTE R-II
Park Hill
Maple Valley State School
Excelsior Springs
Our Savior Christian Academy -Delayed until 11:30

by Kim Woirhaye-Reid via twitter 12/18/2014 11:56:58 AM
School Closing:
Grain Valley 2 hour Delay
Platte County R-III -Closed

by Kim Woirhaye-Reid via twitter 12/18/2014 11:57:13 AM
Varied snow totals. How much more. Answers this hour on @41ActionNews with @KaleeDionne http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5ItiHCCMAALT7x.jpg

by Jeff Penner via twitter 12/18/2014 11:58:10 AM
Crews have removed overturned semi @ NB I-35 near Cambridge Cr. Traffic is still backed up. Use alt. route. #besafe

by MoDOT Kansas City via twitter 12/18/2014 11:58:24 AM
More and more school closings are coming in right now. Watch 41 Action News - KSHB-TV NOW for info Click the link. fb.me/4HA5XD3Tz

by Kalee Dionne via twitter 12/18/2014 11:58:39 AM
For a complete list of #schoolclosings head to kshb.com @41ActionNews

by Kim Woirhaye-Reid via twitter 12/18/2014 11:58:48 AM
#KCTRAFFIC @MoDOT_KC : Crews have removed overturned semi @ NB I-35 near Cambridge Cr. Traffic is still backed up. Use alt. route. #besafe

by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 12/18/2014 12:00:09 PM
Trenton R9 will run a LATE START today. 2-Hour Delay for buses. Classes begin at 10:00. High School students will resume Finals at 10:00

by TrentonBulldogs via twitter retweeted by woirhayewoman 12/18/2014 12:02:43 PM
Here's the latest weather update from Kalee

by Hilary Hedges - KSHB.com 12/18/2014 12:06:52 PM
More Closings: North Kansas City Schools, LAKEVIEW WOODS STATE SCHOOL

by Kim Woirhaye-Reid via twitter 12/18/2014 12:07:12 PM
A reminder: Send us your snow photos and we may use them air. Email: myreport@kshb .com #kcwx

by Melissa Greenstein via twitter 12/18/2014 12:09:52 PM
No school today at Nodaway-Holt.

by NodawayNews via twitter retweeted by woirhayewoman 12/18/2014 12:10:12 PM
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 12:10:17 PM
Closed: Nodaway-Holt, Kearney Schools
Complete list at kshb.com

by Kim Woirhaye-Reid via twitter 12/18/2014 12:11:54 PM
.@MoDOT_KC truck working on 152 Hwy btwn N Oak & Liberty, but roads still snow-packed and slick! Take it slow & #ArriveAlive

by Clay County Sheriff via twitter retweeted by MoDOT_KC 12/18/2014 12:14:56 PM
B4 u go, check on updated KS hwy conditions/see camera views online: 511.ksdot.org or call 5-1-1 from ur phone anytime, 24/7 #kswx

by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 12/18/2014 12:15:09 PM
Take it slow! "@MattWDAF : We are showing you just how slick the roads are this am in the #kcmetro with all hands on deck #fox4kc #firstsnow

by MoDOT Kansas City via twitter 12/18/2014 12:17:16 PM
Good news! Semi crash @ 35NB & Cambridge Circle but BIG back up slowly getting better.

by Lindsay Shively 12/18/2014 12:19:22 PM
Indebus will be operating on Snow Routes this morning. Please use caution if you must get out.

by IndeBus via twitter retweeted by MGreensteinTV 12/18/2014 1:09:44 PM
School is cancelled for Thursday, Dec. 18 due to inclement weather. One full school day remains on Friday, Dec. 19 until our winter break.

by KCMOSchools via twitter retweeted by MGreensteinTV 12/18/2014 1:10:05 PM
RT@SNOWGOUSA : @weatherchannel @AMHQ @THESarahD29 @twcMariaLaRosa SNOW in KANSAS CITY 3" and climbing @SNOWGOUSA http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5I2vejCIAAR3sc.jpg

by The Weather Channel via twitter retweeted by MGreensteinTV 12/18/2014 1:10:38 PM
KC Time Warner Cable customers: You will find the @TODAYshow on channel 8 (KMCI).

by Melissa Greenstein via twitter 12/18/2014 1:11:55 PM
thx RT @bryanseverin : @KaleeDionne Measured in 10 spots at 159th and Antioch in S Overland Park. Less than an 1" http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5I-X9uCIAES56h.jpg

by Kalee Dionne via twitter 12/18/2014 1:13:04 PM
Another School Closing: BRAYMER C-IV #kcwx kshb.com

by Kim Woirhaye-Reid via twitter 12/18/2014 1:13:39 PM
We're up to almost 50 school closings and delays: www.kshb.com

by Hilary Hedges - KSHB.com 12/18/2014 1:14:45 PM
Thank u2! @OlatheGovNews Thanks to @KansasCityKDOT crews out keeping hwys clear for our #Olathe drivers. You rock! #besafe #FirstSnowintheJo

by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 12/18/2014 1:18:09 PM
@41ActionNews Kansas City North #3inchesofsnowisnothing http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5I_IP2CMAAACBw.jpg

by Danelle Davis via twitter 12/18/2014 1:18:14 PM
@41ActionNews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5I-ja5IcAAEoJ4.jpg

by Sue Millas via twitter 12/18/2014 1:18:38 PM
The difference in roads in KS & MO is striking. My 25 min drive to KCI was 75 this AM. 25 MPH on MO roads. 45 in KS. @kmbc @41ActionNews

by Leah Saragusa via twitter 12/18/2014 1:18:42 PM
41 Action News - KSHB-TV

fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m. Kalee Dionne - 41 Action News breaks down what you can expect for the rest of the day. ---> bit.ly

18 December 2014
Don't let the fact that u can see hwy pavement fool u. Road conditions still wet-slushy-snowpacked, meaning slick spots. Take it slow! #kswx

by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 12/18/2014 1:20:16 PM
169 Hwy SB from #Smithville ice covered. Deputy has been assisting several motorists who've slid off roadway. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5JAn_JCUAEzGPJ.jpg

by Clay County Sheriff via twitter retweeted by woirhayewoman 12/18/2014 1:23:35 PM
11th and Mass, just before 7 this morning: http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5I_ZjgCUAA6Btp.jpg

by The Journal-World via twitter retweeted by MGreensteinTV 12/18/2014 1:24:05 PM
Today's headline: Snow, take it slow.
take it slow
take it slow
take it slow
Recap: take it slow

by MoDOT Kansas City via twitter 12/18/2014 1:24:19 PM
Kansas City Flurries,35-29℉,Wind :10,UV radiation:Very low. 12/19 Fri,Cloudy,38-33℉. 12/20 Sat,Partly Sunny,43-38℉. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5I_kTrCQAEUq9z.jpg

by Ajohnson via twitter retweeted by MGreensteinTV 12/18/2014 1:24:43 PM
Kansas City snow! #KCwx http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5I_NSeCUAIv10r.jpg

by kcirishbabe via twitter retweeted by MGreensteinTV 12/18/2014 1:24:59 PM
#KCTRAFFIC CANCELLATION Today, 8/9am-3pm: EB & WB I-70 left lanes at K-7 to REMAIN OPEN to all traffic. Lane closures cancelled due to #kswx

by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 12/18/2014 1:25:03 PM
Drive carefully! Go slow and give snow plows plenty of room this morning. #jocosnow #kcwx

by Johnson County, Kan. via twitter retweeted by MoDOT_KC 12/18/2014 1:26:27 PM
Weatherby Lake 0.8NNW. 7am Snowfall/Depth 3.4", water equiv: 0.28". A few flakes still falling. #kcwx http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5JBf7xCMAAWOog.jpg

by Jim Jones via twitter retweeted by MGreensteinTV 12/18/2014 1:26:56 PM
Traffic Alert: AVOID area of 39.4 mile marker I-29 to Faucett. There are several accidents and highway is very slick. (via @sjpdinfo ) #KQ2

by kq2 via twitter retweeted by woirhayewoman 12/18/2014 1:27:50 PM