Johnson County Government is bracing for a winter storm expected to begin Saturday afternoon and continue through early Monday morning.

The National Weather Service predicts the possibility of heavy mixed precipitation in Johnson County with total snow and sleet accumulations estimated at 6-12 inches and ice accumulations around two-tenths of an inch.  

Closures, cancellations and delays (as of 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 3)

• Johnson County Mental Health Center: Transportation services will be closed starting at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4, and all day on Sunday, Jan. 5. Riders are being contacted. 
• Johnson County Transit is planning for the following weather-dependent service adjustments (Riders should prepare for possible additional delays or cancellations and are strongly encouraged to sign up for updates via RideKC Notify): 
  • RideKC Freedom and Swift Services: A delayed start is planned for Monday, Jan. 6, at 9 a.m., subject to road conditions. Riders are encouraged to cancel any non-essential trips as soon as possible. 
  • Micro Transit:  
    • Saturday, Jan. 4: Service is scheduled to operate regular hours (6 a.m. to 8 p.m.), weather permitting and subject to change. 
    • Sunday, Jan. 5: Service canceled
    • Monday, Jan. 6: A delayed start at 9 a.m. is planned, but service will only begin if road conditions allow.
  • Fixed-Route Services:  Service will be monitored on Sunday, Jan. 5, and any modifications will be posted through the Transit App and RideKC Notify. 
• Johnson County Park and Recreation District: For a complete list of cancellations/closures, visit jcprd.com/696/Rainouts-Temporary-Closures.  When park roads are closed for safety reasons, this means they are closed to vehicular traffic. Pedestrian access to our parks is still available. Please do not block access to closed park gates if you park your car and walk into a park. 

Warming bus at Mission Transit Center 

A warming bus is scheduled to be stationed at the Mission Transit Center on Monday, Jan. 6, from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., dependent on staffing, vehicle availability and road conditions. More information on warming centers is available at jocogov.org/snow. Update: The planned warming bus has been cancelled.

Snow removal in the unincorporated areas               

Johnson County Public Works plows roads in unincorporated areas of the county. Crews have been preparing trucks and equipment and have treated trouble spots in the county with a brining solution. Roads will be monitored, and crews plan to report at noon Saturday. Once any precipitation falls when the temperature drops below freezing, they will begin. They’ll will work 12-hour shifts, plowing and treating unincorporated Johnson County roads as necessary.  

Public Works' process for snow removal follows priorities: 

• Arterial roads and those with hills, bridges, shaded driving surfaces or super-elevated curves receive first priority. 
• Crews will begin on collector roadways and residential streets once arterials are complete. 
• Gravel roads will only be plowed when snow accumulations exceed three inches. 

We encourage residents to avoid driving during the storm. It will take some time to clear the roadways, and the reduced traffic allows Public Works to move more quickly, helping everyone stay safe.