Season’s first snow to blanket Kansas City; several inches, slick roads likely
The snow is here. A winter storm is sweeping into the Kansas City area on Monday, bringing the metro its first accumulation of the season and creating the potential for slick roads through the evening, according to the National Weather Service.
“Snow is ongoing across eastern Kansas and western Missouri and slowly building east through the morning,” the weather service said in a post on X, formerly Twitter, shortly before 6 a.m. “Snow is light, but starting to accumulate on highways in the KC Metro. Take your time this morning during your commute.”
Less than 10 minutes later, the weather service followed up with photos from Kansas City Scout traffic cameras showing light snow accumulating on highways around the metro. Meanwhile, Missouri Department of Transportation cameras showed that similar conditions were unfolding on Interstate 29 in St. Joseph.
At 6:20 a.m., the weather service urged people to use caution when heading out for their commute and errands, warning that snow was “easily sticking to roadways” across eastern Kansas and western Missouri, including the Kansas City metro area.
“The morning commute will be slow and slick,” the weather service said in another post on X.
The weather service has issued a winter weather advisory for portions of east-central and northeast Kansas and north-central, northwest and west-central Missouri, including the Kansas City metro, that is in effect until 6 p.m. Monday.
Snowfall amounts of 1 to 4 inches are forecast across much of the area on Monday, with some spots possibly seeing higher totals, according to the weather service. Areas north of Interstate 70 are likely to receive heavier snowfall, with at least 2 inches expected.
Forecast models indicate a narrow band of snow could bring 4 to 6 inches to areas between the Missouri River and U.S. 36 in northern Missouri. However, uncertainty remains about exactly where the heaviest snow will fall. Some models point to northern Platte and Clay counties, while others highlight Ray and Carroll counties.
The bulk of the snow will fall from late morning through the afternoon and into early evening, according to the weather service. The snow should end Monday night, with just a few flurries left.
Snow may be heavy at times during the afternoon, especially along I-70. Drivers should expect slippery roads for the evening commute.
It will also be cold, as temperatures are expected to struggle to climb above the mid-20s on Monday. It will remain cold all week, with temperatures mostly 30s.
This story was originally published December 1, 2025 at 7:24 AM.
