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City Crews Treating Streets Tonight, Saturday, Feb. 6, and Overnight into Sunday, Feb. 7

The City’s crews completed pre-treating all streets before the snow today, Saturday, Feb. 6. Crews are now treating streets and will continue working overnight into Sunday, Feb. 7. Cold temperatures will limit the effectiveness of salt; streets will continue to be packed with snow and will remain slick even after being treated. There are additional chances for snow tomorrow, and on Monday, Feb. 8. The City will continue to monitor the weather forecast and update its response accordingly.

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City Crews Spot Treating as Needed Today

City Crews Spot Treating as Needed Today

The City’s crews plowed and treated primary and secondary streets overnight after just over one inch of snow fell. Residential streets were treated yesterday. Per the City’s snow plan, residential streets are treated with salt and not plowed when total snow accumulations on pavements are less than two inches. Crews will be treating slick spots as needed throughout today, and plan to conclude snow operations at 3:30 p.m. Conditions should be favorable for...
City Crews Treating Residential Streets this Afternoon

City Crews Treating Residential Streets this Afternoon

The City’s crews are treating residential streets with salt this afternoon. Higher pavement temperatures have helped to melt most of the snow that has fallen on streets so far. Another band of moderate snow is expected this evening around 6 p.m. Temperatures are expected to drop and accumulating snow of a dusting to one inch is likely. A crew will report tonight for the overnight shift, and snow operations are likely to conclude Friday morning. The City will...
City Crews Plowing and Treating Streets Today, Thurs., March 10

City Crews Plowing and Treating Streets Today, Thurs., March 10

The City’s crews are plowing and treating primary and secondary streets today, Thurs., March 10, as snow falls. Two rounds of snow are expected, with the first round ending this afternoon and the second round starting this evening and ending early Friday, March 11. The Lee’s Summit area is still expected to receive 4-8 inches of snow. Depending on the total snow accumulations, it may take crews 32.5-40 hours to plow and treat all streets after the snow...
City Crews Preparing for Winter Storm

City Crews Preparing for Winter Storm

The City’s crews are preparing for another winter storm set to begin late tonight, Wed., March 9. Crews began applying salt brine to primary streets on Tuesday. Pretreatment with salt brine and rock salt continues today on residential streets, and the remainder of primary and secondary streets. Crews are set to report at 11 p.m. tonight to plow and treat streets as needed, and are scheduled around the clock through Saturday, March 12. Dry snow accumulations...
City Crew Reporting at Midnight to Treat Streets as Needed

City Crew Reporting at Midnight to Treat Streets as Needed

The City has a crew reporting at midnight to monitor the weather and treat streets with salt as needed overnight into Monday, March 7. There is a chance rain will change over to sleet and then snow. While temperatures will likely keep accumulations low, streets may be slick overnight and during the Monday morning commute. Residents should use caution while driving, especially on elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses. The City will continue to monitor...
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