Weather service warns of black ice on roads in some places this morning

National Weather Service graphic
National Weather Service graphic

After an overnight snowfall of about a quarter-inch to a half-inch of snow in parts of Wyandotte County, the National Weather Service is warning about slippery roadways across the region this morning.

Wet roadways, combined with freezing temperatures, have led to the formation of black ice across the area in some places, the weather service said.

Temperatures will continue falling this morning as cold air filters into the region behind a cold front.

This will allow roads to become very slick in spots, especially on bridges and overpasses where road surface temperatures are typically the coldest.

Residents were advised to use extreme caution when traveling this morning, the weather service said.

Light snow and flurries will continue to be possible this morning, mainly south of I-70, the weather service said. The area where snow will accumulate is mostly south of Kansas City.

The temperature was 19 degrees, with a wind chill of 10 degrees, at 9 a.m. Sunday morning.

Record cold is expected tomorrow into Tuesday morning.

Highs Monday will be in the upper teens to mid 20s with wind chills in the single digits.

Lows on Tuesday morning will drop into the single digits to around 10 degrees with wind chill values dropping to the single digits below 0.

To see the latest weather forecasts, visit www.weather.gov.

A light dusting of snow was seen in Kansas City, Kan., on Sunday morning.
A light dusting of snow was seen in Kansas City, Kan., on Sunday morning.

Former legislator urges Democrats to work harder on voter turnout

Former State Rep. Bill Reardon urged Democrats to work harder on turnout in future elections. (Photo by William Crum)
Former State Rep. Bill Reardon urged Democrats to work harder on turnout in future elections. (Photo by William Crum)


by William Crum

Former State Rep. Bill Reardon told those attending the Wyandotte County Third District Democratic breakfast today that there is a critical need to get the vote out.

“This is why we lost the election to the Republicans,” he said, urging Democrats to look at the numbers.

The breakfast was held at the Hilton Garden Inn, Kansas City, Kan.

The meeting Saturday included a presentation by Raymond Starzman, who gave a speech portraying Harry Truman. Starzman talked about how Truman became the president. Starzman made Truman come alive to the audience.

After the presentation Scott Mackey talked about upcoming events and issues about the Democratic Party.

Raymond Starzman, left, gave a speech portraying Harry Truman, and visited with Scott Mackey, right, Wyandotte County Democratic Party chairman, during a meeting Saturday. (Photo by William Crum)
Raymond Starzman, left, gave a speech portraying Harry Truman, and visited with Scott Mackey, right, Wyandotte County Democratic Party chairman, during a meeting Saturday. (Photo by William Crum)

Despite a winter weather advisory, a Wyandotte County Democratic meeting Saturday morning was well attended. (Photo by William Crum)
Despite a winter weather advisory, a Wyandotte County Democratic meeting Saturday morning was well attended. (Photo by William Crum)