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Photos: See how Kansas City responded to our first major snowfall of 2026

By Tammy Ljungblad and Dominick Williams

Kansas City was turned into a winter wonderland this weekend when inches of snow blanketed the metro area. The forecast called for between 4 and 6 inches of snow, and largely that’s what we saw in most areas.

Some schools were canceled Friday, and many events and businesses made adjustments during the weekend as city crews were out working hard to clean up the roads. Dangerously cold temperatures continue to hang on in the region, so anyone spending time outside is urged to bundle up.

Our photojournalists were outside seeing how residents were responding to the winter weather. Follow our live updates for more winter storm coverage, including school closings on Monday.

A woman walks in the street along Ward Parkway near the Country Club Plaza on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Subzero temps and light snow moved into the area overnight.
A woman walks in the street along Ward Parkway near the Country Club Plaza on Saturday, Jan. 24. Subzero temps and light snow moved into the area overnight, then more came down later Saturday. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Drivers navigate in snowy conditions during a winter storm Saturday, Jan. 24 2026, in Lenexa.
Drivers navigate in snowy conditions during a winter storm Saturday, Jan. 24, in Lenexa. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Snow removal crews blew snow off sidewalks near Midtown on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in Kansas City. Subzero temps and light snow moved into the area overnight.
Snow removal crews blow snow off sidewalks near Midtown on Saturday, Jan. 24, in Kansas City. Subzero temps and light snow moved into the area overnight. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Snow removal crews blew snow off sidewalks in Westport on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in Kansas City. Subzero temps and light snow moved into the area overnight.
Snow removal crews blow snow off sidewalks in Westport on Saturday, Jan. 24, in Kansas City. Subzero temps and light snow moved into the area overnight. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Shoppers head to a vehicle in bitter cold during a winter storm Saturday, Jan. 24 2026, in Lenexa, Kansas.
Shoppers head to a vehicle in bitter cold during a winter storm Saturday, Jan. 24 2026, in Lenexa. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
In the wake of a powerful winter storm, crews deployed heavy machinery to clear snow from the Oak Park Mall parking lot in Overland Park on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.
In the wake of a powerful winter storm, crews deployed heavy machinery to clear snow from the Oak Park Mall parking lot in Overland Park on Sunday, Jan. 25. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Braving the frigid temperatures, a sledder takes to the slopes at Meadowbrook Park in Prairie Village on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, making the most of the fresh snow left by the weekend storm.
Braving the frigid temperatures, a sledder takes to the slopes at Meadowbrook Park in Prairie Village on Sunday, Jan. 25, making the most of the fresh snow left by the weekend storm. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Undeterred by the bitterly cold air, runners pushed through the elements at Meadowbrook Park on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, for an afternoon jog in Prairie Village.
Undeterred by the bitterly cold air, runners pushed through the elements at Meadowbrook Park on Sunday, Jan. 25, for an afternoon jog in Prairie Village. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Sledders hit the slope at Meadowbrook Park on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026 in Prairie Village. The frigid temperatures were no match for the crowd gathered to enjoy the aftermath of the weekend's winter storm.
Sledders hit the slope at Meadowbrook Park on Sunday, Jan. 25, in Prairie Village. The frigid temperatures were no match for the crowd gathered to enjoy the aftermath of the weekend's winter storm. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Rodrigo Cruz, left, and Caesar Walters operated snow blowers as they cleared snow from the sidewalks at the Quivira 95 Shops on Sunday, Jan. 25 2026, in Lenexa. Cruz said the crew had been out clearing snow since 3 a.m. Saturday.
Rodrigo Cruz, left, and Caesar Walters operated snow blowers as they cleared snow from the sidewalks at the Quivira 95 Shops on Sunday, Jan. 25, in Lenexa. Cruz said the crew had been out clearing snow since 3 a.m. Saturday. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Sledders hit a traffic jam on the slope at Meadowbrook Park on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026 in Prairie Village. The frigid temperatures were no match for the crowd gathered to enjoy the aftermath of the weekend's winter storm.
Sledders hit a traffic jam on the slope at Meadowbrook Park on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026 in Prairie Village. The frigid temperatures were no match for the crowd gathered to enjoy the aftermath of the weekend's winter storm. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
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