Winter Weather Coverage - Jan. 3, 2015 - Live Coverage

Winter Weather Coverage - Jan. 3, 2015

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

3rd & 7 37yd

Now the snow is starting to stick in Bonner Springs @jdrudd http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6eezLlCYAIie7u.jpg

by Claudia via twitter retweeted by jdrudd 1/4/2015 3:51:46 AM
My favorite weather dufus @jdrudd nailed the KC forecast. 34 and snowing as we leave the @MissouriMavs game

by trogers6 via twitter retweeted by jdrudd 1/4/2015 3:51:56 AM
.@jdrudd It's snowing pretty good here in Liberty now!

by Explore Kansas City via twitter retweeted by jdrudd 1/4/2015 3:52:37 AM
Don’t crowd the plow! Snowplows plow far & wide as blade may extend several feet in front of truck & may cross centerline & shoulders. #kswx

by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 1/4/2015 3:59:36 AM
Snowing pretty good here at our studios. #kcwx vine.co/v/OdnIeO5ZIaw

by JD Rudd via twitter 1/4/2015 4:02:54 AM
#Snow is starting to stick in parts of the metro. Avoid hitting the roads if you can. #besafe

by MoDOT Kansas City via twitter 1/4/2015 4:14:35 AM
It's starting to come down in OP.@jdrudd http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6epxOZCQAERBYC.jpg

by justaksgirl via twitter retweeted by jdrudd 1/4/2015 4:37:51 AM
Football just wrapped up. Our newscast will be on air in about two minutes (10:39p). Join us!

by JD Rudd via twitter 1/4/2015 4:38:24 AM
#TOPEKATRAFFIC @RhinoRadioShow: BREAKING NEWS: I-70 westbound being shutdown in #Topeka at MacVicar due to accidents. #kswx

by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 1/4/2015 4:41:53 AM
#TOPEKATRAFFIC As of 10:30PM, WB I-70 @ MacVicar Ave CLOSED due to multiple incidents. Tow trucks on the way. Est. reopen: 30-45 min.

by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 1/4/2015 4:45:25 AM
#TOPEKATRAFFIC As of 10:30PM, WB I-70 @ MacVicar Ave CLOSED. Traffic detoured off MacVicar to 6th St west to Gage Blvd back to WB I-70 #kswx

by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 1/4/2015 4:47:02 AM
Snow is sticking to road surfaces in #JohnsonCounty, #Kansas. Drivers are slowing down on I-35. #kswx http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6ew1cxCQAAG42d.jpg

by Andres Gutierrez via twitter 1/4/2015 5:00:03 AM
WINTER #KSWX 11PM UPDATE: All NE KS hwys now reporting rd conditions fr slushy to partly to completely snowpacked. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6ew0HmCAAA5mhB.jpg

by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 1/4/2015 5:00:42 AM
The snow is coming down! This is in old Leawood. #KCWX

by Melissa Greenstein 1/4/2015 5:06:40 AM
Old Leawood, more. #KCWX

by Melissa Greenstein 1/4/2015 5:07:15 AM
#WXKVOE Black ice across Emporia. City crews heading out to treat, but travel is strongly discouraged overnight. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6eycuwCcAAeD7P.jpg

by KVOEAM1400 via twitter retweeted by KansasCityKDOT 1/4/2015 5:11:03 AM
The snow should begin to wrap up overnight from West to East. Please be cautious on the roads tonight.
#kswx #mowx http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6ezlA_CAAETvWW.jpg

by JD Rudd via twitter 1/4/2015 5:12:01 AM
Here's what I am thinking for snow totals. An isolated 4" report or two wouldn't surprise me. #kcwx http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6e0owZCMAA8owA.jpg

by JD Rudd via twitter 1/4/2015 5:16:37 AM
Remember: forecast video, interactive radar & more all on our website:
kshb.com/weather/foreca…

by JD Rudd via twitter 1/4/2015 5:17:07 AM
NWS TOP continues Wind Chill Advisory valid at Jan 4, 1:00 AM CST till Jan 4, 10:00 AM CST mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/#2015-O-C…&src=hash' target='_blank'>#2015-O-CON-KTOP-WC-Y-0001">mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/#2015-O-C… #kswx

by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 1/4/2015 5:23:53 AM
If you HAVE to hit the roads, be sure to go to kcscout.net for conditions. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6e2w_ZCAAAF6Gj.jpg

by MoDOT Kansas City via twitter 1/4/2015 5:25:54 AM
Say it isn't snow, I mean so...no more pls. NWS TOP extends time of Winter WX Advisory till Jan 4, 3:00 AM CST mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/#2015-O-E…&src=hash' target='_blank'>#2015-O-EXT-KTOP-WW-Y-0001">mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/#2015-O-E… #kswx

by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 1/4/2015 5:26:19 AM
Just finished another update to my blog post from earlier if you want to give it a read: weatherblog.kshb.com/system-still-o…

by JD Rudd via twitter 1/4/2015 5:29:37 AM
We're curious to see what kind of snow accumulations everyone has so far. Just a few tenths here in Pleasant Hill, MO.

by NWS Kansas City via twitter 1/4/2015 5:31:00 AM
All right.... time to go see how the roads treat me! #OffForTheNight

by JD Rudd via twitter 1/4/2015 5:33:01 AM
#TOPEKATRAFFIC @bull929 As of 11:30PM: BREAKING NEWS: I-70 westbound CLOSED at Adams in #Topeka due to several accidents in the area. #kswx

by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 1/4/2015 5:35:36 AM
#TOPEKATRAFFIC As of 11:45PM, WB I-70 @ MacVicar Ave NOW OPEN to all traffic. WB I-70 @ Adams St STILL CLOSED. Est. Reopen: 1-1,5 hrs #kswx

by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 1/4/2015 5:44:40 AM
Here's an updated forecast with total amounts through sunrise. Lowered amounts a bit south of south and east of KC.

by NWS Kansas City via twitter 1/4/2015 5:46:02 AM
Here's an updated forecast with total amounts through sunrise. Lowered amounts a bit south of south and east of KC. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6e7yyJCAAA7C7a.png

by NWS Kansas City via twitter 1/4/2015 5:47:59 AM
Here's an updated forecast with total amounts through sunrise. Lowered amounts a bit south of south and east of KC. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6e76GqCYAAoCCy.png

by NWS Kansas City via twitter 1/4/2015 5:48:26 AM
WINTER #KSWX 11:45PM UPDATE: I-70 NOW OPEN to all traffic west of Hays to Colorado border. I-70 still has snowpacked/icy rd conditions tho.

by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 1/4/2015 5:55:05 AM
WOW: 160 KDOT snow road warriors in 139 plows are currently out in NE KS tackling 5.67K lane miles during this 1st 2015 winter #kswx storm.

by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 1/4/2015 6:03:56 AM
Temperatures have dropped almost 10° in the past 2 hours. Watch for freezing on roadways!

by NWS Kansas City via twitter 1/4/2015 6:09:52 AM
BRRR! @NWSKansasCity: Temperatures have dropped almost 10° in the past 2 hours. Watch for freezing on roadways! #blackice #kswx #takeitslow

by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 1/4/2015 6:13:09 AM
Just heard @kshighwaypatrol Trooper say the stars r shiining way up high in the Juncton City sky. Could it be that the snow is going? #kswx

by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 1/4/2015 6:20:16 AM
NE KS KDOT crews contine to plow/treat overnite to try & melt/remove snow from pavement. Gonna be tricky w/ strong winds & cold temps. #kswx

by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 1/4/2015 6:54:08 AM
Radar indicating snowfall will be winding down soon for the KC Metro. Be alert to slick spots on the roads and SLOW DOWN. #ArriveAlive

by JD Rudd via twitter 1/4/2015 6:59:03 AM
NEKS KDOT crews continue to plow/treat overnite to try & melt/remove snow fr rd pavement. Gonna be tricky w/ strong winds & cold temps #kswx

by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 1/4/2015 7:00:08 AM
Snow is quickly tapering off. No more accum expected for KC area. A few more tenths possible across north central MO

by NWS Kansas City via twitter 1/4/2015 7:21:45 AM
And now for the cold. We don't expect to rise above freezing for the next 7 days.

by NWS Kansas City via twitter 1/4/2015 8:19:46 AM
If you can stay home, please do so. Freezing temps are making road conditions very slick. #besafe

by MoDOT Kansas City via twitter 1/4/2015 1:25:23 PM
Snowplow Safety Etiquette. Here's a few tips for giving plows room to work their magic: facebook.com/NEKansasKDOT #kswx http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6gjfFHCAAAZKO2.jpg

by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 1/4/2015 1:30:16 PM
A 7:30AM KC Scout camera look of I-435 at I-35. U may see pavement, but slick spots still possible this AM. #kswx http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6gnnVNCYAAM8d9.png

by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 1/4/2015 1:39:15 PM
If you must get out, check kcscout.net for conditions. Hint: It's slick, so don't get out. #besafe

by MoDOT Kansas City via twitter 1/4/2015 1:44:46 PM
A 7:45AM 511 camera view of I-70 @ Auburn Rd in Topeka. Slushy spots still visible on rds due to blowing snow. #kswx http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6gorL0CMAE8kij.jpg

by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 1/4/2015 1:46:03 PM