Schools cancel classes, activities as ice storm warning is issued in Kansas City area
Schools across the Kansas City area are canceling classes and evening activities as roads turn slick because of freezing rain and drizzle.
The closings come as an ice storm warning was issued Wednesday afternoon for the metro area as significant icing was possible, according to the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill.
The warning is in effect until noon Thursday.
Many schools in Kansas and Missouri have canceled classes and activities for Thursday, including Kansas City Public Schools, Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools, Blue Valley School District, Lee’s Summit School District and Independence School District.
An updated list of school closings and cancellations is here.
This story was originally published February 6, 2019 at 2:02 PM.
Robert A. Cronkleton
The Kansas City Star