photo by: Shawn Valverde

A snowplow works to keep up with the snow before dawn Sunday morning in Lawrence.

A winter storm hit Lawrence Saturday afternoon and is expected to continue until Monday.

The storm brought significant ice, sleet and snow, making roadways and sidewalks treacherous, and bringing dangerously cold temperatures that are expected to last through the coming week.

People are urged to stay indoors. The National Weather has said travel could be extremely dangerous to impossible, with slick roads, gusting winds and blowing snow.

Many services and businesses are expected to be closed Sunday.

photo by: Walt Clogston

A sign in downtown Lawrence Sunday morning, Jan. 5, 2025, as a winter storm hit the area.

photo by: Walt Clogston

The Douglas County Courthouse in downtown Lawrence is pictured Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, during a winter storm.

photo by: Walt Clogston

Downtown Lawrence is pictured during a winter storm Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.

photo by: Walt Clogston

Downtown Lawrence is pictured during a winter storm Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.