Winter Weather Preparedness Update
Winter Weather Preparedness Update
The City has begun winter weather preparations and will continue monitoring conditions closely. This page provides important information about road operations, public safety services, and community resources available during winter weather.
Road and Snow Operations
City crews are actively preparing for winter weather and will respond as conditions develop.
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January 22, 2026: City crews began winter weather preparations by readying snow trucks and equipment.
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January 23, 2026: Public Works began pre-treating roadways.
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January 24, 2026, at midnight: The first snow shift will report for duty to begin clearing roads as needed and monitoring precipitation.
Two rotating snow shifts will work 12-hour shifts and will continue rotating until streets are cleared.
Keeping Streets Clear for Snowplows
Residents are asked to remove vehicles from city streets whenever possible. This allows snowplows to safely and efficiently clear roadways.
Crews will respond to all roads within city limits, beginning with emergency snow routes, followed by second-priority streets and additional routes as conditions allow.
Emergency Snow Routes:
To view priority plowing routes (Emergency Snow Routes), click here.
Public Safety and Welfare Checks
Temperatures are expected to remain in the single digits, with wind chills below zero this weekend. During extreme weather conditions, the Grain Valley Police Department offers welfare checks to residents who may need assistance.
This service is available to all residents and is not limited to seniors. Welfare checks are also offered during unusual conditions, such as power outages.
To request a welfare check:
Emergency situations:
If there is an immediate emergency, call 9-1-1.
Warming Center Information
The Grain Valley Community Center will be open as a warming center during normal operating hours:
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Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Closures and Weather Updates
If the Community Center must close due to weather conditions, closures will be announced through:
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The City website
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City social media channels (@cityofgvmo, @gvmoparks)
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Local news outlets
Additional winter weather updates will be sent through Everbridge, which is managed by the Central Jackson County Emergency Management Agency (CJCEMA). To sign up for Everbridge alerts, click here.
