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City Crews Plowing and Treating Streets Today, Tuesday, Jan. 9

The City's crews are plowing and treating streets today, Tuesday, Jan. 9. Accumulating snow ended around noon today. Primary streets are nearly complete and crews are working in secondary streets. With more than six inches of snow and gusty winds, it will take crews 40-48 hours to plow and treat all streets in the City. Crews are expected to continue working until Thursday, Jan. 11.

Pavement temperatures are helping to melt snow, and some streets are clear; however, blowing snow across north/south streets is causing minor issues in open areas and crews are having to re-plow some streets. Pavement temperatures are expected to drop below freezing overnight and streets may refreeze. Snow may remain packed to streets even after plowing and treating. Temperatures on Wednesday, Jan. 10, should be in the low- to mid-30’s which will help with continued melting.

The City is also monitoring the weather forecast for more snow expected Thursday evening and overnight into Friday, Jan. 12. Conditions are not expected to be as favorable for this storm, as temperatures are expected to fall well below freezing through the weekend. The City will continue to monitor the forecast and update its response as necessary.

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Refreeze Possible Early Tuesday, Jan. 26

Refreeze Possible Early Tuesday, Jan. 26

***Update*** Due to the potential for freezing drizzle overnight, City crews are now scheduled to report at 1 a.m. to treat streets as needed. The City has a crew scheduled to report at 3 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26, to monitor and treat primary streets as needed before the morning commute. Wet pavements from overnight precipitation may freeze due to falling temperatures early Tuesday. Streets may be slick and residents should use caution while driving,...
City Crews Set to Continue Treating Streets As Needed Overnight and Into Saturday, Jan. 16

City Crews Set to Continue Treating Streets As Needed Overnight and Into Saturday, Jan. 16

The City’s crews completed treating all streets earlier today, Friday, Jan. 15, and trucks are treating primary streets again as needed. A small crew will continue treating streets as needed overnight and into tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 16, due to a possible refreeze. Residents should use caution while driving, especially on elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses. Crews will complete operations Saturday morning, and temperatures are expected to rise...
City’s Crews Prepared for Winter Weather Overnight Into Friday, Jan. 15

City’s Crews Prepared for Winter Weather Overnight Into Friday, Jan. 15

The City’s crews are scheduled to begin pre-treatment of streets at 11 p.m. tonight, Thursday, Jan. 14, ahead of a winter storm expected to arrive in the early morning hours of Friday, Jan. 15. The Kansas City metro area is on the southern edge of a larger storm system, and snowfall totals are expected to be light; however, high winds and gusts could potentially cause issues with blowing and drifting snow and downed limbs and trees. Friday morning’s...
Lee’s Summit Seeking Feedback on Stormwater Management

Lee’s Summit Seeking Feedback on Stormwater Management

The City of Lee’s Summit will host a public meeting from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Feb. 10 to solicit feedback on the City’s Stormwater Management Plan. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, those wishing to participate may attend the meeting virtually via Zoom.  The City is in the process of renewing its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, which requires a Stormwater Management Plan. The NPDES permit program was created by the Clean...
Refreeze and Freezing Fog Possible Late Saturday, Jan. 2, and Overnight Into Sunday, Jan. 3

Refreeze and Freezing Fog Possible Late Saturday, Jan. 2, and Overnight Into Sunday, Jan. 3

The City’s crews are expected to complete plowing and treating residential streets late Saturday night, and then will re-treat primary streets. Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing overnight, and wet and slushy pavements may refreeze. Freezing fog is also possible which may cause black ice. Residents should use caution while driving, especially on elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses. Temperatures are expected to warm above freezing...
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