Major roads plowed but slick may still persist
Lawrence city crews completed plowing of priority routes including Iowa Street and 23rd Street after a historic storm. Ice remains a hazard despite salt and sunshine, with dozens of motorists aided by police and MSO. Downtown parking and sidewalks were cleared, while windrows along core streets were removed. Interstate 70 and Kansas Highway 10 reopened after weekend closures. Police logged 56 noninjury crashes and 140 stranded motorists. sheriff’s office reported 54 motorist assists and several crashes.
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Winter storm doubles as record snow in Kansas
The Journal-World notes the northeast Kansas region received up to 18 inches with Topeka Weather Service reporting 14.1 inches. Major highways reopened after closures though side streets remain hazardous. KDOT urged avoiding travel and dressing warmly as officials advise caution.
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Winter Weather Brief: Snow Likely Southeast Kansas
Meteorologist Bill Gargan of the NWS warns northeastern Kansas may see light snow while southeastern counties could accumulate up to 1.5 inches from Thursday evening to Friday morning. Temperatures near freezing in parts of northeast Kansas with warming by Friday, minimal wind expected, frostbite risk with exposed skin, and possible slick roads from melted snow refreezing Monday night into Tuesday morning.
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Lawrence shelter houses nearly 140 amid winter storm chaos
Lawrence Community Shelter housed 137 people overnight with no one turned away as icy roads hindered travel. City crews used all terrain vehicles to fetch staff and volunteers assisted by Douglas County deputies and community members. Four churches opened to provide overflow space, reflecting a coordinated plan after last year’s mistakes.
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