The winter weather has stalled travel and forced closures on interstate 70 in Kansas and delays in Missouri.

MoDOT says across the state, avoid travel unless absolutely necessary.

Today’s winter storm brought inches of snow to our corner of the region and throughout Missouri.  MoDOT is advising motorist to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary.

MoDOT Chief engineer David Nichols says the storm has affected almost the entire state and most highways are covered or partly covered.

Governor Nixon has declared a state of emergency, statewide, because of the winter storm sweeping across Missouri. He spoke on The Weather Channel earlier today.

“Precipatations moves from snow to ice to freezing rain, it makes for isolated pockets of signifcant danger for drivers,” Nixon said.

MoDOT says if you must travel, take your cell phone and winter survival supplies.  If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle and call 911.

The Kansas Department of transportation reported I-70 is closed from Hays to Salina as of 11:30 this morning.

In central Missouri, MoDOT’s Central district several closures along I-70 for stalled vehicles.

Find Kansas road condition here.

Find Missouri road conditions here.