Alert archive / Kansas / Blizzard Warnings in 2017
Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Goodland, KS
NWS Goodland, KS issued this blizzard warning at Apr 29, 2017, 3:16 PM CDT for 13 counties in Kansas; Cheyenne County, Kit Carson County, Colorado; Dundy County, Hitchcock County, Red Willow County, Nebraska. It took effect at Apr 29, 2017, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 30 hr. 53 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 29, 2017, 3:16 PM CDT (20:16 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 29, 2017, 7:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- May 1, 2017, 1:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 30 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Goodland, KS
Counties Cheyenne County, CO, Kit Carson County, CO, Cheyenne County, KS, Decatur County, KS, Gove County, KS, Graham County, KS, Greeley County, KS, Logan County, KS, Norton County, KS, Rawlins County, KS, Sheridan County, KS, Sherman County, KS, Thomas County, KS, Wallace County, KS, Wichita County, KS, Dundy County, NE, Hitchcock County, NE, Red Willow County, NE
The radar
The Goodland radar (KGLD), 45 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:16 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 9:23 PM CDT | SNOW 4 | Leoti, KS | RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Apr 30, 6:35 AM CDT | SNOW 4 | Oakley, KS | AVERAGE SNOW DEPTH AROUND 4 INCHES. |
| Apr 30, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 6 | Colby, KS | |
| Apr 30, 7:00 AM CDT | BLIZZARD | 11 N Leoti, KS | COULD ONLY SEE A BLOCK OR SO. |
| Apr 30, 7:00 AM CDT | BLIZZARD | Oakley, KS | WHITE OUT CONDITIONS WEST OF OAKLEY OUTSIDE OF TOWN. |
| Apr 30, 7:15 AM CDT | SNOW 4 | Colby, KS | EM ESTIMATED THAT THEY HAD RECEIVED 4 INCHES OF SNOW IN COLBY. |
| Apr 30, 7:30 AM CDT | BLIZZARD | 2 N Goodland, KS | WHITEOUT CONDITIONS JUST NORTH OF TOWN. |
| Apr 30, 8:00 AM CDT | SNOW 0 | 1 Ssw Norton, KS | SPOTTER REPORTS POWER OUTAGES AND HIGH WINDS AT THE TIME OF OBSERVATION. |
| Apr 30, 8:00 AM CDT | BLIZZARD | Tribune, KS | 1/4 MILE VISIBILITY WITH GUSTS OF 37 MPH. |
| Apr 30, 8:37 AM CDT | BLIZZARD | 4 W Oakley, KS | WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. POWER OUT SINCE 4 AM CT. |
| Apr 30, 8:50 AM CDT | SNOW 1.5 | N Norton, KS | STRONG WINDS AT OBSERVATION TIME. |
| Apr 30, 9:17 AM CDT | SNOW 6 | Oakley, KS | 6 INCHES OF SNOW ON SIDE OF TREE ON NORTH SIDE OF TOWN. TOWN STILL WITHOUT POWER. |
| Apr 30, 9:17 AM CDT | BLIZZARD | Oakley, KS | NEAR WHITEOUT CONDITIONS ON NORTH SIDE OF TOWN. |
| Apr 30, 9:25 AM CDT | SNOW 2 | Atwood, KS | SPOTTER ALSO REPORTED GRAUPEL OR SOFT HAIL LIKE SNOWBALLS ABOUT 1.25 INCHES IN DIAMETER WITHIN THE HEAVY SNOW BAND. |
| Apr 30, 10:18 AM CDT | BLIZZARD | 1 W Norton, KS | VISIBILITY LESS THAN ONE QUARTER MILE COMBINED WITH HEAVY SNOW. SNOW BEGINNING TO ACCUMULATE QUICKLY. |
| Apr 30, 10:30 AM CDT | BLIZZARD | Mccook, NE | QUARTER MILE VISIBILITY WITH GUSTS OF 32 MPH AND A PEAK GUST OF 43 MPH. |
| Apr 30, 10:31 AM CDT | SNOW 8 | Oakley, KS | NUMEROUS SLIDE OFFS IN LOGAN/GOVE COUNTIES. |
| Apr 30, 10:31 AM CDT | BLIZZARD | Oakley, KS | NEAR WHITEOUT CONDITIONS IN TOWN. |
| Apr 30, 10:42 AM CDT | BLIZZARD | Selden, KS | VISIBILITY DOWN TO A BLOCK AND A HALF. MANY VEHICLES STUCK/SLID OFF OF HIGHWAY 24. |
| Apr 30, 10:53 AM CDT | SNOW 17 | Colby, KS | MEASURED 14-20 INCHES. NOT MUCH DRIFTING. |
| Apr 30, 10:53 AM CDT | BLIZZARD | Colby, KS | VISIBILITY LESS THAN 75 FEET IN TOWN. |
| Apr 30, 10:59 AM CDT | BLIZZARD | Tribune, KS | BELOW QUARTER MILE VISIBILITY REPORTED WITH HIGH WINDS. |
| Apr 30, 11:00 AM CDT | SNOW 7 | Selden, KS | REPORTS OF 6-8 INCHES IN TOWN. |
| Apr 30, 11:15 AM CDT | SNOW 8 | Oberlin, KS | REPORT OF 6 TO 8 INCHES OF SNOW WITH HIGH WINDS AND 0.25 TO 0.5 MILE VISIBILITY. |
| Apr 30, 11:15 AM CDT | BLIZZARD | Oberlin, KS | HEAVY SNOW REPORTED ALONG WITH VISIBILITY THAT IS VARIABLE BETWEEN 0.25 AND 0.50 MILE. |
| Apr 30, 11:20 AM CDT | SNOW 10 | Horace, KS | |
| Apr 30, 11:20 AM CDT | BLIZZARD | Horace, KS | VISIBILITY OF A BLOCK. ALL HIGHWAYS CLOSED ACROSS COUNTY DUE TO POOR DRIVING CONDITIONS. KDOT WAITING TO CLEAR ROADS UNTIL CONDITIONS IMPROVE. NATIONAL GUARD CONTACTED TO HELP WITH SITUATION. |
| Apr 30, 11:45 AM CDT | SNOW 10 | 10 S Sharon Springs, KS | TEN INCHES OF SNOW CURRENTLY WITH HIGHER DRIFTS. HIGH WINDS AND NEAR ZERO VISIBILITY AT TIMES. |
| Apr 30, 11:45 AM CDT | BLIZZARD | 10 S Sharon Springs, KS | NEAR ZERO VISIBILITY AT TIMES WITH VERY HIGH WINDS AND HEAVY SNOW. |
| Apr 30, 11:50 AM CDT | SNOW 4 | 1 Sw Herndon, KS | FOUR INCHES OF SNOW REPORTED WITH 3 INCHES FALLING IN THE LAST HOUR. VISIBILITY IS NEAR ZERO. |
| Apr 30, 11:50 AM CDT | BLIZZARD | 1 Sw Herndon, KS | NEAR ZERO VISIBILITY AND 3 INCHES OF SNOW IN THE LAST HOUR. POWER IS OUT. |
| Apr 30, 12:25 PM CDT | SNOW 8 | Angelus, KS | |
| Apr 30, 12:25 PM CDT | BLIZZARD | Angelus, KS | LESS THAN QUARTER MILE VISIBILITY SEEN IN PICTURES. |
| Apr 30, 12:28 PM CDT | SNOW 10 | Gem, KS | SNOWFALL AMOUNTS RANGE FROM 6-14 INCHES ON WEST SIDE OF GEM. |
| Apr 30, 12:30 PM CDT | BLIZZARD | Hoxie, KS | ZERO VISIBILITY IN HOXIE. |
| Apr 30, 12:50 PM CDT | BLIZZARD | 2 Nne Atwood, KS | 1/4 MILE VISIBILITY REPORTED UNDER BAND OF HEAVY SNOW. |
| Apr 30, 12:53 PM CDT | BLIZZARD | Mccook, NE | LESS THAN QUARTER MILE VISIBILITY REPORTED. |
| Apr 30, 1:00 PM CDT | BLIZZARD | Oberlin, KS | QUARTER MILE VISIBILITY WITH WIND GUSTS OF 42 MPH. |
| Apr 30, 1:08 PM CDT | SNOW 3 | Mccook, NE | HEAVY SNOW STILL FALLING. |
| Apr 30, 1:15 PM CDT | SNOW 3 | 13 Nnw Edson, KS | BLIZZARD CONDITIONS. |
| Apr 30, 1:18 PM CDT | BLIZZARD | Danbury, NE | POWER POLES SNAPPED FROM TO DANBURY TO LEBANON IN SE RED WILLOW COUNTY. MULTIPLE VEHICLE SLIDE OFFS ON AREA ROADS. VISIBILITY 0.25 MILE OR LESS. |
| Apr 30, 1:32 PM CDT | SNOW 12 | 1 Sw Herndon, KS | MEASURED 6-8 ADDITIONAL INCHES IN LAST 90 MINUTES. TOTAL SNOWFALL OF 12 INCHES. STILL HEAVY SNOW OCCURRING. |
| Apr 30, 1:40 PM CDT | SNOW 3 | Culbertson, NE | |
| Apr 30, 1:40 PM CDT | BLIZZARD | Culbertson, NE | VISIBILITY INTERMITTENTLY DROPPING TO 0.33 TO 0.25 MILE. MULTIPLE SLIDE OFFS REPORTED. |
| Apr 30, 1:46 PM CDT | BLIZZARD | 7 Nw Hoxie, KS | NEAR ZERO VISIBILITY. VEHICLES STRANDED ON ROADS. |
| Apr 30, 1:47 PM CDT | SNOW 10 | 11 Nw Colby, KS | STILL HEAVY SNOWFALL OCCURRING. |
| Apr 30, 2:38 PM CDT | BLIZZARD | 2 N Atwood, KS | LESS THAN 1/4 MILE VISIBILITY AND GUSTS 35 MPH. |
| Apr 30, 2:53 PM CDT | BLIZZARD | Mccook, NE | 1/4 MILE VISIBILITY GUSTS OF 46 MPH. |
| Apr 30, 3:39 PM CDT | SNOW 4 | Norton, KS | THREE INCHES IN THE PAST 6 HOURS, FOUR INCHES TOTAL ACCUMULATION. |
| Apr 30, 4:23 PM CDT | SNOW 5 | 13 Nnw Edson, KS | STORM TOTAL. |
| Apr 30, 5:15 PM CDT | SNOW 14 | Herndon, KS | |
| Apr 30, 5:30 PM CDT | SNOW 14 | Leoti, KS | AVERAGE MEASUREMENT. RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Apr 30, 7:30 PM CDT | SNOW 10 | Oakley, KS | ESTIMATED 10 INCHES OF SNOW FROM 4 AM TO 630 PM MDT. MEASURED 0.70 INCHES OF MOISTURE. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Denver, CO (KDEN), launched 12:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 184 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 616 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 90 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 24 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 209 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
196 WWUS43 KGLD 292016 WSWGLD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 216 PM MDT Sat Apr 29 2017 ...WINTER STORM TO IMPACT TRI-STATE REGION... .Another couple rounds of moderate to heavy snow will begin to impact the Tri-State Region starting tonight through Sunday evening. The first round will occur this evening, with the more intense second round beginning after midnight. Widespread moderate to heavy snow is expected across most of the region, along with wind gusts of 40-60 MPH. The very strong winds and moderate to heavy snow will lead to whiteout conditions for most of the region starting late tonight through Sunday. The worst conditions are expected to occur after midnight through Sunday morning. KSZ002>004-014>016-029-NEZ080-081-300615- /O.UPG.KGLD.WS.W.0002.170430T0000Z-170501T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.170430T0000Z-170501T0600Z/ Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Gove-Hitchcock- Red Willow- Including the cities of Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 316 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM CDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Blizzard Warning...which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to 1 AM CDT Monday. The Winter Storm Warning is no longer in effect starting this . * Snow accumulation of 6 to 14 inches...with locally higher amounts possible. * Timing...Saturday evening through Sunday evening, with the worst conditions after midnight through Sunday morning. * Winds...North 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph, however a few gusts of 60 MPH cannot be ruled out. * Temperatures...In the low to mid 30s. * Impacts...Expect whiteout conditions tonight through Sunday due to heavy snowfall and very strong winds. Power outages are possible from falling trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means strong winds and falling or blowing snow will produce whiteout conditions at times...with travel becoming difficult or impossible. Monitor local forecasts before deciding to venture outside. If you must travel and you become stranded... stay with your vehicle until help arrives. && $$ COZ091-092-KSZ001-013-027-028-041-042-300615- /O.NEW.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.170430T0000Z-170501T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KGLD.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170430T0000Z/ Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County-Cheyenne-Sherman-Wallace-Logan- Greeley-Wichita- Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, St. Francis, Bird City, Goodland, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Tribune, and Leoti 216 PM MDT Sat Apr 29 2017 /316 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017/ ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ SUNDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Blizzard Warning...which is in effect from 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening to midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ Sunday night. * Snow accumulation of 6 to 14 inches...with locally higher amounts possible. * Timing...Saturday evening through Sunday evening, with the worst conditions after midnight through Sunday morning. * Winds...North 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Temperatures...In the low to mid 30s. * Impacts...Expect whiteout conditions tonight through Sunday due to heavy snowfall and very strong winds. Power outages are possible from falling trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means that significant amounts of snow... sleet...or ice are now occurring or are imminent. Travel will become very hazardous or impossible. Check the latest weather forecast before venturing outside. A Blizzard Warning means strong winds and falling or blowing snow will produce whiteout conditions at times...with travel becoming difficult or impossible. Monitor local forecasts before deciding to venture outside. If you must travel and you become stranded... stay with your vehicle until help arrives. && $$ NEZ079-300615- /O.NEW.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.170430T0000Z-170501T0600Z/ Dundy- Including the city of Benkelman 216 PM MDT Sat Apr 29 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT MDT SUNDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Blizzard Warning...which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to midnight MDT Sunday night. * Snow accumulation of 6 to 14 inches...with locally higher amounts possible. * Timing...Saturday evening through Sunday evening, with the worst conditions occurring after midnight through Sunday morning. * Winds...North 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph, however a few gusts of 60 MPH cannot be ruled out. * Temperatures...In the low to mid 30s. * Impacts...Expect whiteout conditions tonight through Sunday due to heavy snowfall and very strong winds. Power outages are possible from falling trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means strong winds and falling or blowing snow will produce whiteout conditions at times...with travel becoming difficult or impossible. Monitor local forecasts before deciding to venture outside. If you must travel and you become stranded... stay with your vehicle until help arrives. && $$ COZ090-300615- /O.NEW.KGLD.WW.Y.0004.170430T0000Z-170501T0600Z/ Yuma County- Including the cities of Yuma and Wray 216 PM MDT Sat Apr 29 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT MDT SUNDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow...which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to midnight MDT Sunday night. * Impacts...Reduced visibilities of a half mile or less are expected tonight through Sunday. Heavy, wet snow may cause power outages when combined with the wind. * Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches, with the highest snowfall amounts in the southeast portion of the county * Winds...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Temperatures...In the upper 30s. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow...sleet...or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use extra caution while driving. && $$ JTL
9 follow-up statements
027 WWUS43 KGLD 300529 WSWGLD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 1129 PM MDT Sat Apr 29 2017 COZ091-092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-301300- /O.CON.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170501T0600Z/ Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton- Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita- Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, Leoti, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 1129 PM MDT Sat Apr 29 2017 /1229 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017/ ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ SUNDAY NIGHT... * Snow accumulation of 6 to 14 inches...with locally higher amounts possible. * Timing...Saturday evening through Sunday evening, with the worst conditions after midnight through Sunday morning. * Winds...North 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Temperatures...In the mid 30s. * Impacts...Expect whiteout conditions tonight through Sunday due to heavy snowfall and very strong winds. Power outages are possible from falling trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means strong winds and falling or blowing snow will produce whiteout conditions at times...with travel becoming difficult or impossible. Monitor local forecasts before deciding to venture outside. If you must travel and you become stranded... stay with your vehicle until help arrives. && $$ COZ090-301300- /O.CON.KGLD.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170501T0600Z/ Yuma County- Including the cities of Yuma and Wray 1129 PM MDT Sat Apr 29 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT SUNDAY NIGHT... * Impacts...Reduced visibilities of a half mile or less are expected tonight through Sunday. Heavy, wet snow may cause power outages when combined with the wind. * Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches, with the highest snowfall amounts in the southeast portion of the county * Winds...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Temperatures...In the upper 30s. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow...sleet...or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use extra caution while driving. && $$
750 WWUS43 KGLD 300539 WSWGLD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 1139 PM MDT Sat Apr 29 2017 COZ091-092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-301300- /O.CON.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170501T0600Z/ Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton- Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita- Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, Leoti, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 1139 PM MDT Sat Apr 29 2017 /1239 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017/ ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ SUNDAY NIGHT... * Snow accumulation of 6 to 14 inches...with locally higher amounts possible. * Timing...Saturday evening through Sunday evening, with the worst conditions after midnight through Sunday morning. * Winds...North 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Temperatures...In the mid 30s. * Impacts...Expect whiteout conditions tonight through Sunday due to heavy snowfall and very strong winds. Power outages are possible from falling trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means strong winds and falling or blowing snow will produce whiteout conditions at times...with travel becoming difficult or impossible. Monitor local forecasts before deciding to venture outside. If you must travel and you become stranded... stay with your vehicle until help arrives. && $$ COZ090-301300- /O.CON.KGLD.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170501T0600Z/ Yuma County- Including the cities of Yuma and Wray 1139 PM MDT Sat Apr 29 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT SUNDAY NIGHT... * Impacts...Reduced visibilities of a half mile or less are expected tonight through Sunday. Heavy, wet snow may cause power outages when combined with the wind. * Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches, with the highest snowfall amounts in the southeast portion of the county * Winds...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Temperatures...In the upper 30s. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow...sleet...or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use extra caution while driving. && $$
902 WWUS43 KGLD 300557 WSWGLD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 1157 PM MDT Sat Apr 29 2017 COZ091-092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-301400- /O.CON.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170501T0600Z/ Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton- Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita- Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, Leoti, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 1157 PM MDT Sat Apr 29 2017 /1257 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017/ ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ SUNDAY NIGHT... * Snow accumulation of 6 to 14 inches...with locally higher amounts possible. * Timing...Saturday evening through Sunday evening, with the worst conditions after midnight through Sunday morning. * Winds...North 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Temperatures...In the mid 30s. * Impacts...Expect whiteout conditions tonight through Sunday due to heavy snowfall and very strong winds. Power outages are possible from falling trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means strong winds and falling or blowing snow will produce whiteout conditions at times...with travel becoming difficult or impossible. Monitor local forecasts before deciding to venture outside. If you must travel and you become stranded... stay with your vehicle until help arrives. && $$ COZ090-301400- /O.CON.KGLD.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170501T0600Z/ Yuma County- Including the cities of Yuma and Wray 1157 PM MDT Sat Apr 29 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT SUNDAY NIGHT... * Impacts...Reduced visibilities of a half mile or less are expected tonight through Sunday. Heavy, wet snow may cause power outages when combined with the wind. * Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches, with the highest snowfall amounts in the southeast portion of the county * Winds...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Temperatures...In the upper 30s. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow...sleet...or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use extra caution while driving. && $$
461 WWUS43 KGLD 300647 WSWGLD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 1247 AM MDT Sun Apr 30 2017 COZ091-092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-301500- /O.CON.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170501T0600Z/ Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton- Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita- Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, Leoti, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 1247 AM MDT Sun Apr 30 2017 /147 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017/ ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ TONIGHT... * Snow accumulation of 6 to 14 inches...with locally higher amounts possible. * Timing...Saturday evening through Sunday evening, with the worst conditions after midnight through Sunday morning. * Winds...North 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Temperatures...In the lower to mid 30s. * Impacts...Expect whiteout conditions tonight through Sunday due to heavy snowfall and very strong winds. Power outages are possible from falling trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means strong winds and falling or blowing snow will produce whiteout conditions at times...with travel becoming difficult or impossible. Monitor local forecasts before deciding to venture outside. If you must travel and you become stranded... stay with your vehicle until help arrives. && $$ COZ090-301500- /O.CON.KGLD.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170501T0600Z/ Yuma County- Including the cities of Yuma and Wray 1247 AM MDT Sun Apr 30 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * Impacts...Reduced visibilities of a half mile or less are expected tonight through Sunday. Heavy, wet snow may cause power outages when combined with the wind. * Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches, with the highest snowfall amounts in the southeast portion of the county. * Winds...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Temperatures...In the lower to upper 30s. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow...sleet...or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use extra caution while driving. && $$
181 WWUS43 KGLD 300955 WSWGLD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 355 AM MDT Sun Apr 30 2017 COZ091-092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-301800- /O.CON.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170501T0600Z/ Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton- Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita- Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, Leoti, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 355 AM MDT Sun Apr 30 2017 /455 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017/ ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ TONIGHT... * Snow accumulation of 6 to 14 inches...with locally higher amounts possible in northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska south and east of a Trenton Nebraska to Goodland Kansas line. 2 to 5 inches will be possible in far eastern Colorado. * Timing...Worst conditions this morning. Snow and blowing snow end from the west to the east this afternoon and evening. * Winds...North 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 60 mph. * Temperatures...In the lower to mid 30s. * Impacts...Expect whiteout conditions due to the combination of heavy snowfall and very strong winds. Power outages are possible from falling trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means strong winds and falling or blowing snow will produce whiteout conditions at times...with travel becoming difficult or impossible. Monitor local forecasts before deciding to venture outside. If you must travel and you become stranded... stay with your vehicle until help arrives. && $$ COZ090-301800- /O.CON.KGLD.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170501T0600Z/ Yuma County- Including the cities of Yuma and Wray 355 AM MDT Sun Apr 30 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * Impacts...Reduced visibilities of a half mile or less are expected tonight through Sunday. Wet snow accumulating on trees and power lines may cause power outages when combined with the wind. * Snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches, with the highest snowfall amounts in the southeast portion of the county mainly this morning. * Winds...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph may create blowing snow and visibilities reduced below 1 mile at times across eastern parts of the county. * Temperatures...In the lower 30s this morning, increasing from the west this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow...sleet...or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use extra caution while driving. && $$
024 WWUS43 KGLD 301853 WSWGLD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 1253 PM MDT Sun Apr 30 2017 ...Dangerous Winter Storm Still Impacting Tri-State Area... .This dangerous winter storm continues to produce heavy snowfall, with rates up to 3 inches per hour. Conditions will begin to improve through the afternoon from southwest to northeast. COZ091-092-302000- /O.CAN.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170501T0600Z/ Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County- Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, and Cheyenne Wells 1253 PM MDT Sun Apr 30 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Goodland has cancelled the Blizzard Warning. The band of heavy snow will remain east of the Colorado border. $$ COZ090-302000- /O.CAN.KGLD.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170501T0600Z/ Yuma County- Including the cities of Yuma and Wray 1253 PM MDT Sun Apr 30 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Goodland has cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory. The band of heavy snow will remain east of the Colorado border. $$ KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-010300- /O.CON.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170501T0600Z/ Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham- Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, Leoti, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 1253 PM MDT Sun Apr 30 2017 /153 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017/ ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ TONIGHT... * Snow accumulation of 6 to 14 inches...with locally higher amounts possible in northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska south and east of a Trenton Nebraska to Goodland Kansas line. 2 to 5 inches will be possible in far eastern Colorado. * Timing...Worst conditions this morning. Snow and blowing snow end from the west to the east this afternoon and evening. * Winds...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph, however isolated gusts up to 60 MPH still possible through the afternoon. * Temperatures...In the mid 30s. * Impacts...Expect whiteout conditions due to the combination of heavy snowfall and very strong winds. Power outages have occurred from falling trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means strong winds and falling or blowing snow will produce whiteout conditions at times...with travel becoming difficult or impossible. Monitor local forecasts before deciding to venture outside. If you must travel and you become stranded... stay with your vehicle until help arrives. && $$ jtl
051 WWUS43 KGLD 302214 WSWGLD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 414 PM MDT Sun Apr 30 2017 ...Dangerous Winter Storm Still Impacting Tri-State Area... .This dangerous winter storm continues to produce heavy snowfall, with rates up to 3 inches per hour. Conditions will begin to improve through the afternoon from southwest to northeast. KSZ001-013-027-041-NEZ079-302315- /O.CAN.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170501T0600Z/ Cheyenne-Sherman-Wallace-Greeley-Dundy- Including the cities of St. Francis, Bird City, Goodland, Sharon Springs, Tribune, and Benkelman 414 PM MDT Sun Apr 30 2017 /514 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017/ ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Goodland has cancelled the Blizzard Warning. The band of heavy snow has moved east and winds continue to diminish, so the blizzard warning has been cancelled early for counties along the Colorado state line. $$ KSZ002>004-014>016-028-029-042-NEZ080-081-010600- /O.CON.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170501T0600Z/ Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Logan-Gove-Wichita- Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Leoti, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 514 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY... * Total snow accumulation of 6 to 14 inches...with locally higher amounts possible. * Timing...Snow and blowing snow will end from the west to the east this evening. * Winds...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Temperatures...In the mid 30s. * Impacts...Expect whiteout conditions due to the combination of heavy snowfall and very strong winds. Power outages have occurred from falling trees and power lines. Motorists have been stranded on highways and Interstate 70. Travel is discouraged. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means strong winds and falling or blowing snow will produce whiteout conditions at times...with travel becoming difficult or impossible. Monitor local forecasts before deciding to venture outside. If you must travel and you become stranded... stay with your vehicle until help arrives. && $$
837 WWUS43 KGLD 010309 WSWGLD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 909 PM MDT Sun Apr 30 2017 KSZ002-014-028-042-NEZ080-010415- /O.CAN.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170501T0600Z/ Rawlins-Thomas-Logan-Wichita-Hitchcock- Including the cities of Atwood, Colby, Oakley, Leoti, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, and Palisade 1009 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Goodland has cancelled the Blizzard Warning. The band of snow has moved east of the area and the blizzard warning cancelled early. $$ KSZ003-004-015-016-029-NEZ081-010600- /O.CON.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170501T0600Z/ Decatur-Norton-Sheridan-Graham-Gove-Red Willow- Including the cities of Oberlin, Norton, Hoxie, Hill City, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, and McCook 1009 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY... * Total snow accumulation of 6 to 14 inches...with locally higher amounts possible. * Timing...Snow and blowing snow will end from the west to the east this evening. * Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Temperatures...In the mid 30s. * Impacts...Expect whiteout conditions due to the combination of heavy snowfall and very strong winds. Power outages have occurred from falling trees and power lines. Motorists have been stranded on highways and Interstate 70. Travel is discouraged. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means strong winds and falling or blowing snow will produce whiteout conditions at times...with travel becoming difficult or impossible. Monitor local forecasts before deciding to venture outside. If you must travel and you become stranded... stay with your vehicle until help arrives. && $$
923 WWUS43 KGLD 010551 WSWGLD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 1151 PM MDT Sun Apr 30 2017 KSZ003-004-015-016-029-NEZ081-010700- /O.EXP.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170501T0600Z/ Decatur-Norton-Sheridan-Graham-Gove-Red Willow- Including the cities of Oberlin, Norton, Hoxie, Hill City, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, and McCook 1251 AM CDT Mon May 1 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING... Light snow or a mix of rain and snow will continue for another few hours in Norton and Graham counties, but blizzard conditions are no longer expected. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Goodland, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 3:24 PM CDT | High Wind Warning | GLD | Cheyenne, Decatur, Gove, Greeley, Logan, Rawlins and 5 more | 24 hr |
| Apr 29, 3:16 PM CDT | Winter Weather Advisory | GLD | Yuma | 23 hr |
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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.