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Kansas City’s first snow of the season came in early Monday morning, with parts of the metro area seeing two and a half to four inches of snow.
Several accidents were reported across the metro as conditions made roads icy and visibility low during the morning commute.
One of the Eudora School District’s school buses slid into a ditch on 1300 Road. The district said all students and staff were safe, but rescue crews had to come move students to a warm bus.
The University of Kansas closed its campuses in Lawrence, Edwards and Leavenworth at 1 p.m., and cancelled both in-person and online classes. Jackson County facilities closed at 2 p.m. Find a full list of school delays and cancellations from KMBC.
Kansas City has also delayed trash pickup by a day to help prioritize snow clearing and ensure driver safety.
To see if your street has been cleared recently, you can check Kansas City's updated snow operations map.
Kansas City Streetcar operations have resumed south of Westport after poor track conditions temporarily stopped service. But the vehicles are operating slower than usual, with frequencies between 15-20 minutes.
#kcstreetcar service from the River Market to UMKC is operational with 15-20 min frequencies. There are currently 6 streetcars on the route operating w/ slower speeds due to winter road conditions. Thank you for your patience. pic.twitter.com/bV9Y67dCpu
— KC Streetcar 🚊💙 (@kcstreetcar) December 1, 2025
Meteorologist Johnathan Kurtz with the National Weather Service says the snow is expected to stop by evening, but warns drivers to remain cautious Tuesday as well, as temperatures will stay low.
“There's still a lot of lingering snow out there on the roadways as we stay below freezing, and we're going to stay below freezing probably for the next day or two,” said Kurtz. “So slick spots are going to stay out there. Sidewalks are going to be hazardous as well.”
He says we won’t see much of the snow melting until temperatures start to rise on Wednesday or Thursday, and urges drivers to take it slow as they head into work or school tomorrow morning as well.
“A reminder for folks, it’s just that time of year we get winter storms like this,” said Kurtz. “Make sure you slow down and take your time. Give yourself plenty of space between the car in front of you. Make sure everyone gets home safely.”
Matt Killion, assistant district engineer for the Missouri Department of Transportation, says they’ve been monitoring the forecast for days to prepare for their response.
Killion says the fast rate of snowfall made their work challenging at first, but that MoDOT is employed drivers from parts of the state that aren’t as affected by the weather to help clear the roads in the city.
“We've got all available drivers out responding to the storm with their plows down and spreading salt and other treatments as needed,” said Killion.
Delaney Tholen with the Kansas Department of Transportation says the agency has been preparing the roads since last week. Although Monday saw less snow than other weather events, Tholen advises drivers to be careful in the next few days because of the slick roads.
“Motorists are encouraged for the next couple days, until the roads return to a more regular condition, to really allow extra time for travel,” said Tholen. “Make sure there's plenty of space between you and the car in front of you.”
She warns that if drivers see snow plows out on the roads, they should proceed with caution and avoid trying to pass because the plows have limited visibility.
“Just because you can see the snow plow doesn't mean that the snow plow driver can see you,” said Tholen.
Transportation officials are urging drivers to check their routes before leaving the house to stay aware of any closures or traffic delays.
