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Winter Storm Warning 1, NWS Dodge City, KS

April 28, 201713 counties in Kansas

NWS Dodge City, KS issued this winter storm warning at Apr 28, 2017, 3:35 PM CDT for 13 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Apr 29, 2017, 4:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 41 hr. 22 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Apr 28, 2017, 3:35 PM CDT (20:35 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 29, 2017, 4:00 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 30, 2017, 9:12 PM CDT
In force
41 hr
Issued by
NWS Dodge City, KS

Counties Finney County, KS, Grant County, KS, Gray County, KS, Hamilton County, KS, Haskell County, KS, Kearny County, KS, Lane County, KS, Morton County, KS, Scott County, KS, Seward County, KS, Stanton County, KS, Stevens County, KS, Trego County, KS

The radar

The Dodge City radar (KDDC), 94 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:34 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Apr 29, 12:11 PM CDTSNOW 6Johnson City, KS
Apr 30, 5:30 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 4.5Hugoton, KS
Apr 30, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 16Johnson City, KS
Apr 30, 8:28 AM CDTSNOW 67 Se Cimarron, KS
Apr 30, 8:35 AM CDTSNOW 8Hugoton, KS
Apr 30, 9:00 AM CDTSNOW 85 N Copeland, KS
Apr 30, 10:00 AM CDTSNOW 61 W Kalvesta, KS
Apr 30, 10:00 AM CDTSNOW 6Liberal, KS
Apr 30, 10:00 AM CDTSNOW 9Charleston, KS
Apr 30, 10:00 AM CDTSNOW 111 E Garden City, KS
Apr 30, 10:00 AM CDTSNOW 15Scott City, KS
Apr 30, 10:20 AM CDTSNOW 14Elkhart, KSALSO REPORTED MAJOR TREE DAMAGE, SNOW DRIFTS UP TO 8 FEET TALL AND POWER OUTAGES.
Apr 30, 11:00 AM CDTSNOW 510 N Utica, KS
Apr 30, 11:00 AM CDTSNOW 10Sublette, KS
Apr 30, 11:00 AM CDTSNOW 11Lakin, KS
Apr 30, 11:00 AM CDTSNOW 12Dighton, KS
Apr 30, 11:00 AM CDTSNOW 18Johnson City, KS
Apr 30, 11:00 AM CDTSNOW 2011 Sw Syracuse, KS
Apr 30, 11:00 AM CDTSNOW 208 N Manter, KS
Apr 30, 2:00 PM CDTSNOW 124 Nne Wilburton, KS
Apr 30, 2:30 PM CDTSNOW 14Ulysses, KS
Apr 30, 5:45 PM CDTSNOW 124 Nne Wilburton, KS

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 12:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 100 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Dodge City, at 12:00Z on 2017-04-28Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Dodge City, at 12:00Z on 2017-04-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -112 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1595 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
65 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-112 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
111 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

592 
WWUS43 KDDC 282035
WSWDDC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
335 PM CDT Fri Apr 28 2017

KSZ061-062-074-075-084-085-290900-
/O.UPG.KDDC.WS.A.0002.170429T1200Z-170501T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KDDC.WS.W.0001.170429T0900Z-170501T0000Z/
Hamilton-Kearny-Stanton-Grant-Morton-Stevens-
Including the cities of Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, Johnson City,
Ulysses, Elkhart, and Hugoton
335 PM CDT Fri Apr 28 2017 /235 PM MDT Fri Apr 28 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM CDT /3 AM MDT/
SATURDAY TO 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Winter
Storm Warning for Heavy Snow, which is in effect from 4 AM CDT /3
AM MDT/ Saturday to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Sunday. The Winter Storm 
Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...Beginning early Saturday morning. Snow may mix with or
  temporarily change to rain in the afternoon. Heaviest snow
  Saturday Night and Sunday.

* SNOW ACCUMULATION...8 to 12 inches with locally higher amounts.
 
* WIND...North at 25 to 40 mph, gusting to 55 mph Sunday.
 
* MAIN IMPACT...Severe impacts likely! Widespread tree damage
  possible due to loading on trees from heavy, wet snow. Lateral
  wind load will exacerbate loading issues on vulnerable trees
  with significant foliage. Expect power outages.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring.  Significant amounts of
snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in
an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

KSZ030-031-044-045-064-077-078-087-290900-
/O.EXA.KDDC.WS.A.0002.170429T1200Z-170501T0000Z/
Trego-Ellis-Lane-Ness-Hodgeman-Gray-Ford-Meade-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pheifer, Hays, Dighton, 
Ness City, Jetmore, Hanston, Cimarron, Montezuma, Dodge City, 
Meade, Plains City, and Fowler
335 PM CDT Fri Apr 28 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Winter
Storm Watch, which is in effect from Saturday morning through
Sunday evening. 

* TIMING...Beginning Saturday evening. Heaviest snow during the
  day Sunday.

* SNOW ACCUMULATION...3 to 7 inches.
 
* WIND...North at 25 to 40 mph, gusting to 55 mph Sunday.
 
* MAIN IMPACT...Significant impacts likely! Expect some tree limb
  damage due to loading on trees from heavy, wet snow. Lateral
  wind load will exacerbate loading issues on vulnerable trees
  with significant foliage. Some power interruptions possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow...sleet...or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$

KSZ043-063-076-086-290900-
/O.CON.KDDC.WS.A.0002.170429T1200Z-170501T0000Z/
Scott-Finney-Haskell-Seward-
Including the cities of Scott City, Scott State Lake, 
Garden City, Sublette, Satanta, and Liberal
335 PM CDT Fri Apr 28 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...Beginning during the day Saturday. Snow may mix with 
  or temporarily change to rain in the afternoon. Heaviest snow 
  Saturday Night and Sunday.

* SNOW ACCUMULATION...8 to 12 inches with locally higher amounts.
 
* WIND...North at 25 to 40 mph, gusting to 55 mph Sunday.
 
* MAIN IMPACT...Severe impacts likely! Widespread tree damage
  possible due to loading on trees from heavy, wet snow. Lateral
  wind load will exacerbate loading issues on vulnerable trees
  with significant foliage. Expect power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow...sleet...or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
705 
WWUS43 KDDC 290253
WSWDDC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
953 PM CDT Fri Apr 28 2017

KSZ061-062-074-075-084-085-291100-
/O.CON.KDDC.WS.W.0001.170429T0900Z-170501T0000Z/
Hamilton-Kearny-Stanton-Grant-Morton-Stevens-
Including the cities of Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, Johnson City,
Ulysses, Elkhart, and Hugoton
953 PM CDT Fri Apr 28 2017 /853 PM MDT Fri Apr 28 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM CDT /3 AM
MDT/ SATURDAY TO 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Rain will change to snow Saturday morning and persist
  through Sunday. Snow will be heavy at times.
  

* SNOW ACCUMULATION...8 to 12 inches with locally higher amounts.

* WIND...North at 25 to 40 mph, gusting to 55 mph Sunday.

* MAIN IMPACT...Severe impacts likely! Widespread tree damage 
  possible due to loading on trees from heavy, wet snow. Lateral 
  wind load will exacerbate loading issues on vulnerable trees 
  with significant foliage. Expect power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring.  Significant amounts of
snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in
an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

KSZ030-031-043>045-063-064-076>078-086-087-291100-
/O.CON.KDDC.WS.A.0002.170429T1200Z-170501T0000Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Finney-Hodgeman-Haskell-Gray-Ford-
Seward-Meade-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pheifer, Hays, Scott City, 
Scott State Lake, Dighton, Ness City, Garden City, Jetmore, 
Hanston, Sublette, Satanta, Cimarron, Montezuma, Dodge City, 
Liberal, Meade, Plains City, and Fowler
953 PM CDT Fri Apr 28 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...Beginning Saturday evening. Heaviest snow during the 
  day Sunday. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATION...3 to 7 inches.

* WIND...North at 25 to 40 mph, gusting to 55 mph Sunday.

* MAIN IMPACT...Significant impacts likely! Expect some tree 
  limb damage due to loading on trees from heavy, wet snow. 
  Lateral wind load will exacerbate loading issues on vulnerable 
  trees with significant foliage. Some power interruptions 
  possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow...sleet...or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$
047 
WWUS43 KDDC 290858
WSWDDC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
358 AM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017

KSZ030-044-292100-
/O.UPG.KDDC.WS.A.0002.170429T1200Z-170501T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KDDC.WS.W.0001.170430T0000Z-170501T0000Z/
Trego-Lane-
Including the cities of Wakeeney and Dighton
358 AM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
CDT SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Winter
Storm Warning for Heavy Snow, which is in effect from 7 PM this 
evening to 7 PM CDT Sunday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in
effect.


* TIMING...Beginning early tonight. The steadiest and heaviest
  snow will late tonight through Sunday.

* SNOW ACCUMULATION...6 to 9 inches with locally higher amounts.

* WIND...North at 25 to 40 mph, gusting to 55 mph Sunday.

* MAIN IMPACT...Significant impacts likely! Expect tree limb
  damage due to loading on trees from heavy, wet snow and strong
  gusty winds. Power interruptions possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring.  Significant amounts of
snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in
an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.


&&

$$

KSZ043-063-076-292100-
/O.UPG.KDDC.WS.A.0002.170429T1200Z-170501T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KDDC.WS.W.0001.170429T0900Z-170501T0000Z/
Scott-Finney-Haskell-
Including the cities of Scott City, Scott State Lake, 
Garden City, Sublette, and Satanta
358 AM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Winter
Storm Warning for heavy snow, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT 
Sunday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...Rain will change to snow this morning and persist 
  through Sunday. Snow will be heavy at times.
  

* SNOW ACCUMULATION...8 to 12 inches with locally heavier amounts.

* WIND...North at 25 to 40 mph, gusting to 55 mph Sunday.

* MAIN IMPACT...Significant impacts likely! Expect tree limb
  damage due to loading on trees from heavy, wet snow and strong
  gusty winds. Power interruptions possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an 
emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight... 
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

KSZ061-062-074-075-084-085-292100-
/O.CON.KDDC.WS.W.0001.170429T0900Z-170501T0000Z/
Hamilton-Kearny-Stanton-Grant-Morton-Stevens-
Including the cities of Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, Johnson City,
Ulysses, Elkhart, and Hugoton
358 AM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017 /258 AM MDT Sat Apr 29 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /6 PM
MDT/ SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Rain will change to snow this morning and persist 
  through Sunday. Snow will be heavy at times. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATION...8 to 12 inches with locally higher amounts.

* WIND...North at 25 to 40 mph, gusting to 55 mph Sunday.

* MAIN IMPACT...Significant impacts likely! Expect tree limb
  damage due to loading on trees from heavy, wet snow and strong
  gusty winds. Power interruptions possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring.  Significant amounts of
snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in
an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

KSZ031-045-064-077-078-086-087-292100-
/O.UPG.KDDC.WS.A.0002.170429T1200Z-170501T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KDDC.WW.Y.0003.170430T0000Z-170501T0000Z/
Ellis-Ness-Hodgeman-Gray-Ford-Seward-Meade-
Including the cities of Pheifer, Hays, Ness City, Jetmore, 
Hanston, Cimarron, Montezuma, Dodge City, Liberal, Meade, 
Plains City, and Fowler
358 AM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM CDT SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Winter
Weather Advisory for snow, which is in effect from 7 PM this 
evening to 7 PM CDT Sunday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in
effect.


* TIMING...Beginning early this evening. Heaviest likely after
  sunset through Sunday afternoon

* SNOW ACCUMULATION...2 to 5 inches.

* WIND...North at 25 to 40 mph, gusting to 55 mph Sunday.

* MAIN IMPACT...Heavy wet snow with strong winds could result in 
  downed tree limbs and possible power outages. 

* OTHER IMPACTS...Travel could become hazardous with slick roads 
  and reduced visibilities. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will 
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered 
roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving.

&&

$$
842 
WWUS43 KDDC 292014
WSWDDC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
314 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017

KSZ043-061>063-074>076-084-085-300415-
/O.CON.KDDC.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170501T0000Z/
Scott-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Morton-Stevens-
Including the cities of Scott City, Scott State Lake, Syracuse, 
Lakin, Deerfield, Garden City, Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, 
Satanta, Elkhart, and Hugoton
314 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017 /214 PM MDT Sat Apr 29 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /6 PM
MDT/ SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Snow may change back to to rain briefly this afternoon
  before additional snow redevelops tonight. Periods of snow 
  through Sunday morning. Snow may be heavy at times. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATION...8 to 12 inches with locally higher amounts.

* WIND...North at 25 to 40 mph, gusting to 55 mph Sunday.

* MAIN IMPACT...Significant impacts likely! Expect tree limb
  damage due to loading on trees from heavy, wet snow and strong
  gusty winds. Power interruptions possible. Snow covered roads
  with visibility reduced to 1/2 mile or less at times.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring.  Significant amounts of
snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in
an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

KSZ030-044-300415-
/O.CON.KDDC.WS.W.0001.170430T0000Z-170501T0000Z/
Trego-Lane-
Including the cities of Wakeeney and Dighton
314 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Beginning early tonight. The steadiest and heaviest
  snow will fall late tonight through Sunday morning. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATION...6 to 9 inches with locally higher amounts.

* WIND...North at 25 to 40 mph, gusting to 55 mph Sunday.

* MAIN IMPACT...Significant impacts likely! Expect tree limb 
  damage due to loading on trees from heavy, wet snow and strong 
  gusty winds. Power interruptions possible. Snow covered roads
  with visibility reduced to 1/2 mile or less at times.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring.  Significant amounts of
snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in
an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

KSZ031-045-064-077-078-086-087-300415-
/O.CON.KDDC.WW.Y.0003.170430T0000Z-170501T0000Z/
Ellis-Ness-Hodgeman-Gray-Ford-Seward-Meade-
Including the cities of Pheifer, Hays, Ness City, Jetmore, 
Hanston, Cimarron, Montezuma, Dodge City, Liberal, Meade, 
Plains City, and Fowler
314 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Beginning late this evening. Heaviest likely after
  midnight through Sunday late morning.  

* SNOW ACCUMULATION...2 to 5 inches.

* WIND...North at 25 to 40 mph, gusting to 55 mph Sunday.

* MAIN IMPACT...Heavy wet snow with strong winds could result in
  downed tree limbs and possible power outages. 

* OTHER IMPACTS...Travel could become hazardous with slick roads
  and reduced visibilities. Snow covered roads with visibility
  reduced to 1/2 mile at times.  


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving.

&&

$$
354 
WWUS43 KDDC 300413
WSWDDC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1113 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017

KSZ043-061>063-074>076-084-085-301400-
/O.CON.KDDC.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170501T0000Z/
Scott-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Morton-Stevens-
Including the cities of Scott City, Scott State Lake, Syracuse, 
Lakin, Deerfield, Garden City, Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, 
Satanta, Elkhart, and Hugoton
1113 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017 /1013 PM MDT Sat Apr 29 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /6 PM
MDT/ SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Periods of snow can be expected overnight through 
  Sunday morning. Snow may be heavy at times. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATION...8 to 12 inches with locally higher amounts.

* WIND...North at 25 to 40 mph, gusting to 55 mph Sunday.

* MAIN IMPACT...Significant impacts likely! Expect tree limb 
  damage due to loading on trees from heavy, wet snow and strong 
  gusty winds. Power interruptions possible. Snow covered roads 
  with visibility reduced to 1/2 mile or less at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring.  Significant amounts of
snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in
an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

KSZ030-044-301400-
/O.CON.KDDC.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170501T0000Z/
Trego-Lane-
Including the cities of Wakeeney and Dighton
1113 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Periods of snow can be expected overnight through 
  Sunday morning. Snow may be heavy at times. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATION...6 to 9 inches with locally higher amounts.

* WIND...North at 25 to 40 mph, gusting to 55 mph Sunday.

* MAIN IMPACT...Significant impacts likely! Expect tree limb 
  damage due to loading on trees from heavy, wet snow and strong 
  gusty winds. Power interruptions possible. Snow covered roads 
  with visibility reduced to 1/2 mile or less at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring.  Significant amounts of
snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in
an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

KSZ031-045-064-077-078-086-087-301400-
/O.CON.KDDC.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170501T0000Z/
Ellis-Ness-Hodgeman-Gray-Ford-Seward-Meade-
Including the cities of Pheifer, Hays, Ness City, Jetmore, 
Hanston, Cimarron, Montezuma, Dodge City, Liberal, Meade, 
Plains City, and Fowler
1113 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT
SUNDAY...

* TIMING...rain will change over to snow overnight with the
  steadier and heavier snow being likely from 3 am through Sunday
  late morning. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATION...2 to 5 inches.

* WIND...North at 25 to 40 mph, gusting to 55 mph Sunday.

* MAIN IMPACT...Heavy wet snow with strong winds could result in 
  downed tree limbs and possible power outages. 

* OTHER IMPACTS...Travel could become hazardous with slick roads 
  and reduced visibilities. Snow covered roads with visibility 
  reduced to 1/2 mile at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving.

&&

$$
637 
WWUS43 KDDC 300903
WSWDDC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
403 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017

KSZ077-086-302000-
/O.UPG.KDDC.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170501T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KDDC.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170501T0000Z/
Gray-Seward-
Including the cities of Cimarron, Montezuma, and Liberal
403 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Winter
Storm Warning for Snow, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT this 
evening. The Winter Weather Advisory is no longer in effect.


* TIMING...Snow, heavy at times can be expected through late
  morning. Occasional light snow can then be expected the 
  remainder of the day.

* SNOW ACCUMULATION...5 to 7 inches.

* WIND...North at 25 to 40 mph, gusting to 55 mph Sunday.

* MAIN IMPACT...Heavy wet snow with strong winds could result in
  downed tree limbs and possible power outages.

* OTHER IMPACTS...Travel could become hazardous with slick roads 
  and reduced visibilities. Snow covered roads with visibility 
  reduced to 1/2 mile at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving.


&&

$$

KSZ043-061>063-074>076-084-085-302000-
/O.CON.KDDC.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170501T0000Z/
Scott-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Morton-Stevens-
Including the cities of Scott City, Scott State Lake, Syracuse, 
Lakin, Deerfield, Garden City, Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, 
Satanta, Elkhart, and Hugoton
403 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017 /303 AM MDT Sun Apr 30 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /6 PM
MDT/ THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Snow, heavy at times can be expected through the early
  afternoon. Occasional light snow can then be expected the 
  remainder of the day.

* SNOW ACCUMULATION..9 to 13 inches with locally higher amounts.

* WIND...North at 25 to 40 mph, gusting to 55 mph Sunday.

* MAIN IMPACT...Significant impacts likely! Expect tree limb 
  damage due to loading on trees from heavy, wet snow and strong 
  gusty winds. Power interruptions possible. Snow covered roads 
  with visibility reduced to 1/2 mile or less at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring.  Significant amounts of
snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in
an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

KSZ030-044-302000-
/O.CON.KDDC.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170501T0000Z/
Trego-Lane-
Including the cities of Wakeeney and Dighton
403 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Snow, heavy at times can be expected through the early
  afternoon. Occasional light snow can then be expected the 
  remainder of the day.

* SNOW ACCUMULATION... 8 to 11 inches with locally higher 
  amounts.

* WIND...North at 25 to 40 mph, gusting to 55 mph Sunday.

* MAIN IMPACT...Significant impacts likely! Expect tree limb 
  damage due to loading on trees from heavy, wet snow and strong 
  gusty winds. Power interruptions possible. Snow covered roads 
  with visibility reduced to 1/2 mile or less at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring.  Significant amounts of
snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in
an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

KSZ031-045-064-078-087-302000-
/O.CON.KDDC.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170501T0000Z/
Ellis-Ness-Hodgeman-Ford-Meade-
Including the cities of Pheifer, Hays, Ness City, Jetmore, 
Hanston, Dodge City, Meade, Plains City, and Fowler
403 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...rain will change over to snow early this morning with
  the steadier and heavier snow being likely from 8 am through
  noon.

* SNOW ACCUMULATION...2 to 5 inches.

* WIND...North at 25 to 40 mph, gusting to 55 mph Sunday.

* MAIN IMPACT...Heavy wet snow with strong winds could result in 
  downed tree limbs and possible power outages. 

* OTHER IMPACTS...Travel could become hazardous with slick roads 
  and reduced visibilities. Snow covered roads with visibility 
  reduced to 1/2 mile at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving.

&&

$$
343 
WWUS43 KDDC 301803
WSWDDC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
103 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017

KSZ030-043-044-061>063-074>077-084>086-010000-
/O.CON.KDDC.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170501T0000Z/
Trego-Scott-Lane-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-
Gray-Morton-Stevens-Seward-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Scott City, Scott State Lake, 
Dighton, Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, Garden City, Johnson City, 
Ulysses, Sublette, Satanta, Cimarron, Montezuma, Elkhart, 
Hugoton, and Liberal
103 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017 /1203 PM MDT Sun Apr 30 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /6 PM
MDT/ THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Snow, heavy at times will continue through the
  afternoon. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATION... An additional trace to 3 inches may fall
  this afternoon, contributing to the storm total forecast of
  between 9 and 13 inches with locally higher amounts.

* WIND...North at 30 to 44 mph, gusting as high as 59 mph. 

* MAIN IMPACT...Significant impacts likely! Expect tree limb 
  damage due to loading on trees from heavy, wet snow and strong 
  gusty winds. Power interruptions possible. Snow covered roads 
  with visibility commonly reduced to 1/2 mile or less at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring.  Significant amounts of
snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in
an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

KSZ031-045-064-078-087-010000-
/O.CON.KDDC.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170501T0000Z/
Ellis-Ness-Hodgeman-Ford-Meade-
Including the cities of Pheifer, Hays, Ness City, Jetmore, 
Hanston, Dodge City, Meade, Plains City, and Fowler
103 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...periods of light snow this afternoon may change over to
  a rain and snow mix by late in the day before ending.  

* SNOW ACCUMULATION...up to an inch of additional accumulation
  this afternoon, contributing to the storm total forecast of 2 
  to 5 inches.

* WIND...North at 30 to 39 mph, gusting as high as 50 mph.

* MAIN IMPACT...Heavy wet snow with strong winds could result in 
  downed tree limbs and possible power outages. 

* OTHER IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous with slick roads and 
  reduced visibilities. Snow covered roads with visibility reduced
  to 1/2 mile at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving.

&&

$$

33
502 
WWUS43 KDDC 302315
WSWDDC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
615 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017

KSZ030-043-044-061>063-074>077-084>086-010300-
/O.EXT.KDDC.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170501T0300Z/
Trego-Scott-Lane-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-
Gray-Morton-Stevens-Seward-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Scott City, Scott State Lake, 
Dighton, Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, Garden City, Johnson City, 
Ulysses, Sublette, Satanta, Cimarron, Montezuma, Elkhart, 
Hugoton, and Liberal
615 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017 /515 PM MDT Sun Apr 30 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/
THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Light snow and strong winds will persist through 10 pm.
  

* SNOW ACCUMULATION...Additional accumulations of an inch or less
  are expected.

* WIND...North at 25 to 40 mph.

* MAIN IMPACT...Significant impacts likely! Expect tree limb 
  damage due to loading on trees from heavy, wet snow and strong 
  gusty winds. Power interruptions possible. Snow covered roads 
  with visibility commonly reduced to 1/2 mile or less at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring.  Significant amounts of
snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in
an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

KSZ031-045-064-078-087-010300-
/O.EXT.KDDC.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170501T0300Z/
Ellis-Ness-Hodgeman-Ford-Meade-
Including the cities of Pheifer, Hays, Ness City, Jetmore, 
Hanston, Dodge City, Meade, Plains City, and Fowler
615 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Light snow will gradually taper off this evening.

* SNOW ACCUMULATION...An inch or less of additional accumulation.

* WIND...North at 20 to 30 mph, gusting as high as 40 mph.

* MAIN IMPACT...Heavy wet snow with strong winds could result in 
  downed tree limbs and possible power outages. 

* OTHER IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous with slick roads and 
  reduced visibilities. Snow covered roads with visibility 
  reduced to 1/2 mile at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving.

&&

$$
662 
WWUS43 KDDC 010212
WSWDDC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
912 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017

KSZ030-043-044-061>063-074>077-084>086-010315-
/O.CAN.KDDC.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170501T0300Z/
Trego-Scott-Lane-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-
Gray-Morton-Stevens-Seward-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Scott City, Scott State Lake, 
Dighton, Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, Garden City, Johnson City, 
Ulysses, Sublette, Satanta, Cimarron, Montezuma, Elkhart, 
Hugoton, and Liberal
912 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017 /812 PM MDT Sun Apr 30 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Dodge City has cancelled the
Winter Storm Warning. 

Snow has ended except for a few flurries and winds have dropped
off considerably. Therefore the winter storm warning has been
cancelled.

$$

KSZ031-045-064-078-087-010315-
/O.CON.KDDC.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170501T0300Z/
Ellis-Ness-Hodgeman-Ford-Meade-
Including the cities of Pheifer, Hays, Ness City, Jetmore, 
Hanston, Dodge City, Meade, Plains City, and Fowler
912 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Light snow will gradually taper off through 10 pm.

* SNOW ACCUMULATION...Only light additional accumulations are
  expected.

* WIND...North at 20 to 30 mph, gusting as high as 40 mph.

* MAIN IMPACT...Wet snow with strong winds could result in downed
  tree limbs and possible power outages. 

* OTHER IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous with slick roads and
  reduced visibilities. Snow covered roads with visibility reduced
  to 1 mile at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Dodge City, KS issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 27, 9:03 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDDCScott57 min
Apr 27, 9:10 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDDCScott50 min
Apr 28, 2:56 AM CDTWinter Storm WatchDDCEllis, Finney, Ford, Grant, Gray, Hamilton and 12 more25 hr

Nearby

Winter Storm Warnings in Kansas, 2017Every winter storm warning in 2017

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.