Kansas City Confronts 'Dark Winter' Snowpocalypse 2022

Tonight, sometime early in the morning might very well be the "darkest hour" of pandemic from a philosophical point of view.

The death count of the plauge is trending downward but as the numbers fall we're left to consider the irrecoverable impact on the nation in terms of lives, time and freedom lost. 

Add all of THAT to tragic and horrific news of an youngster murdered in KC today . . .

Thinking about it too much can get pretty dark, fast.

And so we adorn this post with a cute pengy in order offer hopeful context before the dawn and in the midst of yet another bone chilling arctic blast headed our way.

Accordingly . . . 

TKC hopes readers are staying warm tonight as we share are some of the more important weather news links for insomniacs, info junkies and all of the most dedicated denizens of the local discourse . . .

Multiple Kansas City area schools closing due to incoming winter storm

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Multiple school districts across the Kansas City metro have announced they will be closed Thursday due to anticipated winter weather conditions. In Kansas, Olathe Public Schools, Shawnee Mission School District, Blue Valley Schools, Kansas City, Kansas, Lawrence, Eudora, Leavenworth and Lansing schools announced they will be closed Thursday due to the predicted forecast.

Winter weather resources: Snow plow maps and city snow removal policies

KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) --- The Kansas City metro is bracing for a significant weather storm on Thursday. Below are some winter weather resources that you could provide a use to you. CITY SNOW REMOVAL POLICIES By city: SNOW PLOW MAPS Check the progress snow plows are making in clearing roads in your neighborhood.

Kansas City tow and plow companies are gearing up for more winter weather

More winter weather is on the way, which means once again crews are preparing to deal with several inches of snow. Kansas City landscape companies, like Galvan's Lawn and Landscape, spent the day getting plows back on trucks. They're also making sure everything is ready and finalized for a lot of calls, even as the forecast continues to change.

Preparations for latest winter storm underway across Kansas City metro

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Utility companies and municipalities across the Kansas City area are getting ready for the latest winter storm expected to begin early Thursday morning. The storm is expected to bring a mix of rain, ice and snow.

Crews in KCMO prepare for winter storm

KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -- Kansas City, Missouri, snow removal crews are taking an aggressive approach to preparing for the snow predicted to arrive shortly after midnight Thursday. The city manager announced changes to the system in 2021. They include cross-training staff in solid waste and the water department to help with road treatment and snow removal.

MoDOT lays out their plans for upcoming winter storm

The Missouri Department of Transportation and the Kansas Department of Transportation Kansas City have laid out their plan for the upcoming winter storm. In advance of upcoming inclement weather, roads will not be pre-treated, as rain is expected before the snow, and may turn to ice.

KC crews prepare for snow, trash delay

Kansas City snow crews are preparing for another winter storm expecting to arrive Wednesday evening, Feb. 16. Crews will aggressively pre-treat roads with salt throughout the day and will be prepared to start snow plowing operations Wednesday night into Thursday. Trash and recycling collection will be suspended on Thursday and Friday so these drivers are available to plow snow.

Metro residents say they are sick and tired of unpredictable winter weather

HARRISONVILLE, Mo.- Compared to other years, this winter has been mild, but some still wish it was over. "I'm a big gardener, this was like a big tease for me and I know it will be snowing again in April or something like that," said Beth Beavers who lives in Harrisonville.

Wintry mix, snow could make for a rough commute Thursday

Hide Transcript Show Transcript TEMPERATURE OF 36. IF ANYTHING STARTS TO FALL AND ACCUMUTE,LA THE ASPHAICLT CONCRETE WILL COOL DOWN AS WELL. HERE'S THE BREAK CLOSER TO WELL. MIDNIGHT. THE 12 HOUR FORECAST IN THE 20'S. FIRST ALERT DAY. 100% CHANCE OF SW. HOPEFULLY THE EVENING DRIVE WILL NOT BE QUITE AS SIGNIFICANT.

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