Do you get a snow day? These KC area schools are closed, releasing early due to snow

The first snow of the season started blanketing the Kansas City metro early Monday, creating the potential for slick roads through the evening, according to the National Weather Service.

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.

The bulk of the snow will fall from late morning through the afternoon and into early evening, according to the weather service. Snow may be heavy at times during the afternoon, especially along I-70. Drivers should expect slippery roads for the evening commute.

While some schools remain in session, below is a list of schools that have announced closures, early releases and virtual learning days for Monday. The Star will update this list as information comes available.

Do you know of a closure or delay not on this list? Email us at tips@kcstar.com.

Blue Springs R-4 School District: Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) day will be used and learning will continue from home.

Braymer C-4 School District: Closed.

De Soto School District: Staggered release to allow buses additional travel time.

Excelsior Springs District #40: AMI day/virtual learning.

Independence School District: Closed.

Fort Osage School District: AMI day/virtual learning.

Grain Valley R-5 School District: AMI day/virtual learning.

Guadalupe Center Charter Schools: Early release.

Kansas City Public Schools: Early release.

Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools: 1 hour early release.

North Kansas City Schools: Early release.

North Platte R-1 School District: Closed.

Oak Grove R-6 School District: AMI day/virtual learning.

Odessa R-7 School District: Closed.

Olathe Public Schools: All afternoon Early Childhood classes, all evening activities are canceled. JCPRD after-school car will remain open until 6 p.m.

Park Hill School District: 2 hour early release.

Park University: Closing at noon.

Smithville School District: 3 hour early release.

Spring Hill Schools: 1 hour early release.

West Platte R-2 School District: Closed.

This story was originally published December 1, 2025 at 9:54 AM.