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. < Oldest123Newest > 3rd & 7 37yd 3rd & 7 37yd B S O close - 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 Lots of issues on highways in KC this morning. Multiple accidents and slide offs. If you must go out this AM allow extra time Slow down by Riverside MO DPS via twitter retweeted by MoDOT_KC 1/4/2015 1:47:59 PM A look at SB I-35 @ Levee. Slow down and take it easy. Slick spots are everywhere. #arrivealive http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6gq7xZIEAAQzIe.jpg by MoDOT Kansas City via twitter 1/4/2015 1:53:29 PM KDOT nighttime crews have headed home to rest; daytime crews are now out continuing plowing & treating ops on NE KS area highways. #kswx by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 1/4/2015 2:00:25 PM Bundle up! RT @NevilleKMBC: Bitter cold with temps in low 10s. Watch for slick areas as melted snow may refreeze. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6gMcwvCAAA9bbh.png by KCATA via twitter retweeted by MoDOT_KC 1/4/2015 2:01:11 PM Plz give our plows room. "@MattEvansKMBC: More reinforcements from @MoDOT_KC on I-70. Latest road conditions in minutes on @kmbc by MoDOT Kansas City via twitter 1/4/2015 2:03:26 PM Snow is over. Arctic air is here. How long is it with us? Answers this hour on @41ActionNews with @ShanHalligan http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6gt73wCIAAXKeD.jpg by Jeff Penner via twitter 1/4/2015 2:06:34 PM GOOD NEWS: We see the sun peeking out this AM. Despite cold temps, it will greatly help salt already on roads to melt remaining snow. #kswx by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 1/4/2015 2:11:28 PM We'll see what the ECMWF & ensembles say, but snow looks likely next week in places normally not so wintryGFS 6-day http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9qX5oYCMAEYiev.png by Ryan Maue via twitter retweeted by jdrudd 2/12/2015 6:03:44 PM Colder than yesterday for sure. At least the wind will be lighter this afternoon. #StayWarm http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9qdA-fCYAELQtG.jpg by JD Rudd via twitter 2/12/2015 6:15:57 PM Well, at least we're into the 20s now. Still, that wind chill isn't much fun. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9qgnL4CcAApVnl.jpg by JD Rudd via twitter 2/12/2015 6:31:39 PM Celebrate #ValentinesDay all year long: #Buckleup everyone every time u get behind the wheel! #showyoucare #actoflove http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9q-7pDIgAAk9Bu.jpg by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 2/12/2015 8:45:45 PM #KCTRAFFIC March-Dec. 2015; Major I-35 Pavement Replacement Project to Begin in Olathe: facebook.com/NEKansasKDOT http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9rCfzBIEAEv2pb.jpg by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 2/12/2015 8:59:59 PM Warmer on Friday. Then back to the freezer Sunday w/ highs in the teens and 20s. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9rC08xIQAAvU39.png by NWS Kansas City via twitter 2/12/2015 9:02:53 PM Looking over latest info, we've got a shot at a couple inches of snow this weekend. More details in less than an hour on @TheNowKC. by JD Rudd via twitter 2/12/2015 9:11:18 PM #KCTRAFFIC Important traffic tool: U can see TRAFFIC IMPACTS a day ahead for planning ur daily commutes. Click here: ksdot.org/bureaus/kcMetr… by KCMetroKDOT via twitter 2/12/2015 9:29:11 PM Mon/Tue storm continues to take a Southern track, with higher snow amounts along MO/Arkansas line. KC just not in "sweet spot" this year. by JD Rudd via twitter 2/12/2015 9:37:04 PM Third Ronald McDonald house opens in KCMO - m.kshb.com/1EgzmVK @AFGutierrez http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9qdjX4IIAAlqzU.jpg by Hilary Hedges - KSHB.com via twitter retweeted by AFGutierrez 2/12/2015 9:52:49 PM An after school fight at Wyandotte High School leads to the death of a KCK teen. New details @41ActionNews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9rbAE3CQAAKS4Z.jpg by LisaBenson via twitter 2/12/2015 10:46:47 PM I will throw this picture up at the end of the weathercast and ask Christa what she thinks! 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