Snow has already started falling in Kansas, earlier than forecasters expected, but the heaviest snow is still forecast to start later this evening, Wichita-based National Weather Service meteorologist Bryan Baerg said during a Friday morning webinar.

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When snow blankets Louisburg, Kansas, the quiet city becomes even more peaceful. But for essential workers, staying inside isn't an option – they brave the elements to keep their communities running.

Forecasts show even more snow coming for Saturday into Sunday morning, meaning crews will likely remain on the roads for some time. Many cities in the KC Metro have resources for their residents to track those crews in real-time. If you’d like to use those resources, use the corresponding link below:

Arctic air will begin to pour southward into Kansas and Missouri Thursday night into Friday morning.

The Kansas City region is bracing for accumulating snowfall and frigid temps starting Friday and running through the weekend.

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