Kansas City Snowpocalypse '26 Open Thread

It hurts our soul just a bit to do this BUT there's no denying that the weather is the top story for today. 

Of course it's important and we want everyone to stay safe . . . But most of us know the routine by now: 

Drive slow, try to stay off the streets if possible and give everybody a lot of room and patience.

There's other angles to this story of course . . . 

This might be another big test for Mayor Q given that we don't expect a warm-up to solve the problem this week. 

But . . . We did get lucky that this happened on a weekend in order to avoid tougher traffic problems.

Accordingly . . . This is the thread where our readers can sound off as we compile the local snow stories that caught our attention . . .  

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

WEATHER BLOG: First round of snow over Kansas City, more coming

Snow is expected to linger into Saturday afternoon

FOX4 Forecast: Snow & bitter cold this weekend

Happy Saturday! Hopefully, you're planning on enjoying a weekend at home as the on-and-off snow rolls through alongside bitterly cold temperatures. Expect visibility to drop out at times as t...

Live weather updates: Tracking snowfall in KC on this First Warn Weather Day

Stay tuned for live updates from KCTV5 staff, city officials and the community.

Saturday trash pickup is cancelled

Residents with a Friday pickup are allowed additional bags next week.

How to keep your dog safe in upcoming Kansas City winter storm

Keep your dog safe during Kansas City winter storm warning. Expert tips from the AVMA, AKC, and NWS on protecting dogs from hazards

Kansas City doctors warn against snow shoveling for heart patients

Subzero temperatures force bodies to adapt, which puts additional load on the heart.

Kansas City metro organizations, churches open their doors as temperatures plunge

Warming centers and churches around the Kansas City metro are stepping up to help as many struggle in the dangerous cold.

You decide . . .