Slick spots possible on Kansas City commutes after late-season snow
A powerful winter storm that brought around 1.5 inches of late-season snow to the Kansas City area turned parts of the metro’s roads slick overnight.
Drivers headed out on their morning commutes and those running errands are urged to use caution and watch for black ice. Any untreated areas, including parking lots and sidewalks, could also be slick.
“Roads are very icy around the region,” the National Weather Service in Kansas City said in a post on X, formerly Twitter, shortly after 11 p.m. Sunday. “With temperatures falling overnight, the Monday morning commute is going to be hazardous.”
The weather service urged travelers to plan extra time if they must travel.
The Missouri Department of Transportation’s Kansas City District advised that slick areas may develop on roadways due to overnight freezing and refreezing.
“If you have to head out this morning, plan your route, take it slow, use caution, and give our crews plenty of room to work,” the weather service said.
The Missouri road conditions map showed that many of the interstates were clear; however, there were stretches where the highways were partly covered or mostly clear.
Highways in the metro’s Northland had more segments that were partly covered, according to the map.
MoDOT urged drivers to check the latest road conditions before they head out.
Meanwhile, I-70 and the Kansas Turnpike reported icy spots between Kansas City, Kansas, and Topeka.
KC Scout showed that highway speeds were near normal, with only a couple of early-rush-hour crashes.
A multi-vehicle crash was reported on the southbound Interstate 35 just past Mission Road, and a two-vehicle crash on northbound Interstate 35 near Kearney.
This story was originally published March 16, 2026 at 6:56 AM.
