Johnson County Government continues today to respond to the winter storm that started overnight between 3-4 a.m., depending on the location in the county. Efforts include road and walkway treatment. Departments report cancellations and delays due to the ongoing snowfall.

Public Works crews started 12-hour shifts overnight on county roads. Cities within Johnson County address their own roads. At 6:30 a.m., this morning, crews observed between ½-1 inch of snow on the roads. Day shift crews continue to plow the streets. The first priority is main lines and thoroughfares of unincorporated roadways. The 12-hour shifts will continue until streets are cleared. Residents are encouraged to avoid driving during the storm. Reduced traffic allows Public Works to move more quickly, helping everyone stay safe.

Johnson County Facilities grounds crews are addressing snow removal at Johnson County buildings.

Johnson County Emergency Management, a division of Johnson County Emergency Services, is working closely with the National Weather Service to stay up to date on conditions. Emergency Management is meeting regularly with Johnson County leaders to keep them informed as they make decisions about weather-related impacts to programs, services and facilities.

Current closures, cancellations and delays currently include the following:

• Johnson County Library: Libraries are closed today. Online programming will still be presented as scheduled. The eLibrary is open 24/7 – find a snow day activity at jocolibrary.org/discover.
• RideKC: The 510 (K-10 Connector) is suspended due to weather conditions, and all three campus locations that use the service are closed. Road conditions will continue to be reassessed throughout the day. Visit RideKC.org for a complete list of impacts.
• 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, pedestrian access to parks is still available.
• Johnson County Aging and Human Services: Catch-a-Ride services and Home-Delivered Meals are canceled today, March 10. The nutrition centers (congregate sites) are also closed.
• Johnson County Mental Health Center: Transportation services are cancelled for today, March 10. Road conditions will be monitored and reevaluated for Friday service.
• Johnson County District Court: The courthouse remains open today. It is at the judges’ discretion whether hearings will be held in person or virtually. Visit the court’s webpage for more information.

Limited staff is available in Johnson County offices today, due to the winter weather. Longer wait times for some services can be expected. Check department webpages or call ahead for additional information. All Johnson County emergency and essential services continue to be provided to the public.

Stay up to date on the latest Johnson County closures and cancellations at jocogov.org/snow. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook, @jocogov for updates.