UPDATE JAN. 19, 6 A.M.:

UPDATE JAN. 16, 10 A.M.:

UPDATE JAN. 15, 5 P.M.:

Spring Hill Schools (USD 230) and Johnson County Home-delivered Meals and Nutrition Centers are closed Tuesday, Jan. 16.

UPDATE JAN. 14, 6 P.M.:

Monday's forecasted high is 4 degrees with wind chill values as low as 23 below zero as the Wind Chill Warning continues. City offices will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, however, residents may call (913) 247-3521 if they have a utility emergency or need access to the warming center.

UPDATE JAN. 12, 5 P.M.:

Spring Hill is once again under a Winter Weather Advisory until 9 p.m. on Jan. 12. Gusty winds and blowing snow reduce visibility, so slow down and ensure that your headlights are on while you're on the road. Temperatures will drop into the single digits this evening, and wind gusts as high as 35 miles per hour will drop the wind chill to 16 below zero by 6 a.m. Saturday morning.

As snow covers the ground this evening, be aware of slippery ice beneath the snow that you cannot see. Use caution the next time you go outside.

City ordinance requires that pet owners provide adequate care for their animals in extreme weather conditions. This includes providing access to a dry shelter, food and (not frozen) water. 

Atmos Energy is urging customers to take precautions to stay safe by providing safety and energy tips.

UPDATE JAN. 12, 11:30 A.M.:

Public Works continues to monitor road conditions as the Winter Weather Advisory is set to expire at noon. According to the NWS, Spring Hill has already hit our high for the day. Temperatures sit around 11 degrees, with wind chills at 11 below zero. The forecast calls for falling temperatures through at least the next 48 hours. With these conditions, salt treatments for the roads lose efficacy. Regardless, Public Works is doing what it can for city streets. We still ask that you refrain from parking on the streets so that trucks can easily and safely navigate neighborhoods. Thank you for your patience and your cooperation.

UPDATE JAN. 12, 6:30 A.M.:

The National Weather Service's Winter Weather Advisory will end today at noon. The NWS has also issued a Wind Chill Warning for today at 6 p.m. through Tuesday, Jan. 16. Look out for potentially slippery roads. Cold wind chills could caused frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

UPDATE JAN. 12, 6 A.M.:

Spring Hill Schools (USD 230) and Johnson County Home-delivered Meals and Nutrition Centers are closed Friday, Jan. 12.

JAN. 11, 3 P.M.:

Spring Hill is under a Winter Weather Advisory for the second time in one week. The advisory is in effect from Thursday, January 11 at 3 p.m. through Friday, January 12 at 9 p.m. The Emergency Snow Route is still in effect. Please do not park along city streets, especially along the Emergency Snow Route, to give Public Works space to work quickly and safely.

We expected mixed precipitation with freezing rain and snow, so road conditions will likely be slippery Friday morning. The NWS forecasts that residents will notice more ice than snow from this system, compared to earlier this week. Stay home if you can, and use extreme caution if you must be on the roads.

Spring Hill Public Works continues to work around the clock removing packed snow and ice from roads in the city after a winter storm blanketed Spring Hill with about six inches of snow on Tuesday. Streets Supervisor Shawn Huffman says winter weather events take anywhere from three to five days to complete snow operations. Tuesday's winter storm had several factors that made it one of the most difficult weather events for snow removal and road treatments. Huffman says Spring Hill residents did everything we asked them to do earlier this week, from not parking on the street to giving plows room on the streets, which helps plow drivers work quickly and safely. Now, they're bracing for the next event

Public Works has been operating on a 24-hour schedule this week, with five streets employees working 12-hour shifts at a time. Spring Hill has one large plow truck, then operate three or four pickup trucks with snow plow attachments. One Public Works employee per shift may be assigned to to remove snow and ice from City facilities, such as City Hall, the police station and the fire station with a skid loader. Spring Hill is responsible for clearing about 120 lane miles in the city. Public Works appreciates your patience and cooperation during winter weather events.

Warming Center

Spring Hill residents are able to visit warming centers to escape the cold. The Spring Hill Library operates as a warming center during normal business hours. The Spring Hill Civic Center's warming center is available 24 hours a day. Residents to not need to call ahead during normal business hours. Residents needing to utilize the Civic Center's warming center outside of regular business hours must call 913-247-3521.

Trash Collection

WM is running on a delayed schedule this week due to weather. Homes north of 207th will be collected on Friday, and homes south of 207th will be collected on Saturday. WM says that weather may prevent trucks from being able to provide service to some streets or neighborhoods. WM says it will collect extra items next week from homes skipped due to weather this week.

Cold Weather Home Tips

Temperatures are expected to stay below 20 degrees through at least next Wednesday. Lows dip into the negatives at night. These frigid temperatures pose danger to your home's pipes. To prevent a water disaster, follow these tips:

• Set faucets to a slow drip to keep water flowing.
• Leave cabinet doors open to allow your heated home air to reach the pipes.
• Make sure hoses are disconnected from water spigots outside.
• Familiarize yourself with your home's water shut off valve in case there is an emergency.
• Keep your garage doors closed (DO NOT have your car running/warming up inside of your garage with the door closed.)
• Keep your home heated to prevent pipes inside the walls from freezing and leave the heat on, even if you're not home.
• Read more tips

Preventing Cold-Related Illnesses

The NWS warns that the wind chill temperatures could cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes. If you are going outside, dress adequately by wearing layers and cover as much skin as possible. Limit your time outside to less than 30 minutes and monitor yourself for these frostbite symptoms:

• Reduced blood flow to the hands and feet (fingers or toes can freeze)
• Numbness
• Tingling or stinging
• Aching
• Bluish or pail, waxy skin

If you experience frostbite, get into a warm room as soon as possible and immerse the affected area in warm - not hot - water.

Hypothermia symptoms include:

• Early symptoms:
  • Shivering
  • Fatigue
  • Loss of coordination
  • Confusion or disorientation
• Late Symptoms:
  • No shivering
  • Blue skin
  • Dilated pupils
  • Slowed pulse and breathing
  • Loss of consciousness

Read more information from the CDC about cold-related illnesses.

Safe Driving Tips

• Slow down
• Turn your headlights on
• Leave extra space between cards
• Use caution on elevated roadways (bridges and overpasses), as they may already be icy
• Ensure everyone in the vehicle is properly buckled up

KanDrive Road Conditions

If you are traveling outside of Spring Hill, check highway road conditions on the KanDrive map. 

Evergy Outages

Please be aware of the dangers of low-hanging or fallen powerlines. To report an outage or report a down powerline, contact Evergy.