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. < Oldest123456Newest > 3rd & 7 37yd 3rd & 7 37yd B S O close - by Globrad 12/18/2014 2:36:14 PM So far no reports of freezing drizzle. Icing not looking to be much of a concern today by NWS Kansas City via twitter 12/18/2014 2:37:22 PM Snow crews still out working to improve driving conditions. Moving cars off streets, esp at corners helps plowing. Thanks for staying safe! by CityofMissionKS via twitter retweeted by woirhayewoman 12/18/2014 2:40:00 PM Share-A-Fare paratransit is in Phase A. Delays of 30-60 minutes past scheduled pickup are possible. kcata.org/rider_guide/sh… by KCATA via twitter retweeted by woirhayewoman 12/18/2014 2:41:31 PM Plz try 2 avoid NB I-435 @ 210 Hwy. An accident has traffic backed up. #besafe by MoDOT Kansas City via twitter 12/18/2014 2:44:42 PM 8:300AM #KSWX UPDATE: Current 511 camera look at I-35 near Beto Jct in Coffey Co. Slushy to snowpacked rd conditions. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5JTtePCQAAQ9KQ.png by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 12/18/2014 2:45:33 PM Thank you! @MoDOT_KC for keeping the roads blizzard free #snowfree by Abbi Porter via twitter retweeted by MoDOT_KC 12/18/2014 2:47:39 PM For road conditions in KC be sure to follow @KansasCityScout @KansasCityKDOT and @MoDOT_KC by NWS Kansas City via twitter 12/18/2014 2:49:25 PM Thanks to u too @NWSKansasCity : For road conditions in KC be sure to follow @KansasCityScout @KansasCityKDOT and @MoDOT_KC #kswx by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 12/18/2014 2:50:32 PM For MO road conditions outside of KC follow @ModotNorthwest @MoDOT_Northeast and @MoDOT_Central by NWS Kansas City via twitter 12/18/2014 2:52:30 PM For KS road conditions outside of KC follow @NEKansasKDOT and @SEKansasKDOT by NWS Kansas City via twitter 12/18/2014 2:54:14 PM Warning: Major traffic delays at NB I-435 at 210 Hwy after an accident involving a semi and at least 5 vehicles. Use alt. routes. #besafe by MoDOT Kansas City via twitter 12/18/2014 2:55:02 PM If your car’s skidding, let off gas and steer in the direction of the skid to regain control. #kswx by Kansas Turnpike via twitter retweeted by NWSKansasCity 12/18/2014 2:55:21 PM Downtown KC has one of highest reports so far MT @kcmooem : We have about 5" of snow at the KCMO EOC. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5JVM4AIQAAA9Mw.jpg by NWS Kansas City via twitter 12/18/2014 2:57:03 PM Thanks again to you too @NWSKansasCity : For KS road conditions outside of KC follow @NEKansasKDOT and @SEKansasKDOT #kswx by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 12/18/2014 2:57:38 PM #kswx @NWSKansasCity : Downtown KC has one of highest reports so far @kcmooem : We have about 5" of snow at KCMO EOC. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5JVM4AIQAAA9Mw.jpg by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 12/18/2014 2:58:46 PM Take a #Hyperlapse #RideAlong through a snowy #KCMO with @JackDWright and me – great job on the streets, @MoDOT_KC !youtube.com/watch?v=t57l2b… by PulpAffliction via twitter retweeted by MoDOT_KC 12/18/2014 2:59:02 PM KC received its first inch of snow for the winter this morning. Just 5 days later than average. by NWS Kansas City via twitter 12/18/2014 4:22:14 PM Come see us! “@PatrickFazio : Ringing bells @SalArmyMoKan on @ThePlazaKC with @LindsayShively Come on out & say hi. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5JoGB8CEAA_G80.jpg” by Lindsay Shively via twitter retweeted by MGreensteinTV 12/18/2014 4:35:57 PM I've spent that last 2 hrs pouring over LSR/GIS snowfall info, trying to learn how certain mapping software works...My efforts in next tweet by JD Rudd via twitter 12/18/2014 4:50:34 PM #kswx @NWSKansasCity : KC received its first inch of snow for the winter this morning. Just 5 days later than average. by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 12/18/2014 4:51:46 PM It's not "pretty" but gets the job done. Snowfall map based on NWS reports from 9am. I need to study QGIS better! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5Jwxo7CAAA-7O5.png by JD Rudd via twitter 12/18/2014 4:51:58 PM KC averages 277 days between last and first 1" snows of the season (Mar 10 to Dec 13). Went a tad longer this year at 291 days by NWS Kansas City via twitter 12/18/2014 4:52:30 PM Snow Creek does not plan to open this Saturday. Not enough snow in Weston. Hoping to open the week after Christmas. by Melissa Greenstein via twitter 12/18/2014 4:53:50 PM #kswx @NWSKansasCity : KC averages 277 days btwn last & first 1" snows of the season (Mar 10 to Dec 13). Went a tad longer this yr @ 291 days by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 12/18/2014 4:53:51 PM Suspect in KC JCC shootings when told prosecutors will seek the death penalty: "I don't fear the death penalty I'm dying anyway." by Melissa Greenstein via twitter 12/18/2014 5:09:00 PM Here is a closer map of the KC Metro area for snowfall totals to 9am. Again, not the best, but hopefully helps. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5J0sjYCIAEQ9MK.png by JD Rudd via twitter 12/18/2014 5:09:05 PM Your kids not in school today? Send us your pics of them in the snow! myreport@kshb .com or tweet them to @41ActionNews . #KCWX by Melissa Greenstein via twitter 12/18/2014 5:11:39 PM Dashing through the snow in Kansas City. #truckerslife #snow #KC @ Antioch Park Merriam Ks instagram.com by lifeisadaydream via twitter retweeted by MGreensteinTV 12/18/2014 5:58:38 PM Mission awarded $69 ,570 grant to help design Turkey Creek Trail section pvpost.com/2014/12/18/mis… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5KAEWaIAAAH_sq.jpg by pvposter via twitter retweeted by MGreensteinTV 12/18/2014 6:00:21 PM White Christmas? Not with what's on the ground now. 40s and light rain on Monday will melt it. by NWS Kansas City via twitter 12/18/2014 6:06:26 PM Do a favor for your friends on the road, brush the #snow off your vehicle. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5KCPGOCQAE6MnF.jpg by MoDOT Kansas City via twitter 12/18/2014 6:08:15 PM WOW. @AAAnews : The cheapest 1% of U.S. #gas stations are selling gas for $1 .98 per gallon today. by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 12/18/2014 6:26:26 PM Vertical circulations last nite produced the tight snow gradients. Up = snow, down = no snow http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5KS-icCMAAppYj.png by NWS Kansas City via twitter 12/18/2014 7:22:03 PM Well that didn't last very long. Snow almost gone here in Pleasant Hill http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5KzAvICQAAcw1n.jpg by NWS Kansas City via twitter 12/18/2014 9:41:25 PM Thanks @kaciefox29 for the flowers & wine I seriously thank God you were brought into my life love you instagram.com by Kalee Dionne via twitter 12/18/2014 10:07:43 PM #KCTRAFFIC URGENT UPDATE! Access for new K-7 to EB I-70 on-ramp now located S of I-70 at Speaker Rd, not Canaan Dr: facebook.com/NEKansasKDOT?f… by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 12/18/2014 10:14:47 PM #KCTRAFFIC (Johnson-Leavenworth-Wyandotte CO): Updated Daily Traffic Info for Friday, December 19: bit.ly/Lib7c #jocogateway by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 12/18/2014 10:32:07 PM Low clouds & snow-capped peaks created this dramatic shot @GlacierBayNPS . Photo: Mike Holloway #Alaska http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5LDgXIIIAEcBBG.jpg by Interior via twitter retweeted by woirhayewoman 12/18/2014 10:57:07 PM A big THANK YOU to all those who were out working long hours during this 1st major winter #kswx storm thruout NE KS! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5LEWVgCYAAZ7Oz.jpg by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 12/18/2014 10:58:20 PM 57 years ago today, a late season tornado outbreak ripped through parts of MO & IL. 18 tornadoes were rated at least F2, incl. one F5 #TBT by NWS Kansas City via twitter 12/19/2014 1:30:31 AM Company holiday party was a success ! @glezak #stormytheweatherdog and Photog #DaleMessing http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5L3fofIYAAsqd1.jpg by Jadiann Thompson via twitter retweeted by glezak 12/19/2014 3:31:45 AM We don't have a selfie stick' @glezak @JustinWilfon @deejackson41 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5LZLfOCYAA1KjD.jpg by Jadiann Thompson via twitter retweeted by glezak 12/19/2014 3:31:56 AM Stormy, after her long day! She entertained 500 kids today & she attended our company Christmas Party! New Data Is In http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5MDXcmCAAA-16j.jpg by Gary Lezak via twitter 12/19/2014 3:33:33 AM < Oldest123456Newest > Powered by Platform for Live Reporting, Events, and Social Engagement