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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Goodland, KS

April 28, 201713 counties in Kansas; Hitchcock County, Red Willow County, Nebraska; Cheyenne County, Kit Carson County, Colorado

NWS Goodland, KS issued this winter storm warning at Apr 28, 2017, 2:50 PM CDT for 13 counties in Kansas; Hitchcock County, Red Willow County, Nebraska; Cheyenne County, Kit Carson County, Colorado. It took effect at Apr 29, 2017, 1:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 18 hr. 15 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, 2:50 PM CDT (19:50 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 29, 2017, 1:00 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 29, 2017, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
18 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, Hitchcock County, NE, Red Willow County, NE

The radar

The Goodland radar (KGLD), 47 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:51 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, 8:17 AM CDTSNOW 0.76 N Wild Horse, CO
Apr 29, 8:30 AM CDTSNOW 4.5Cheyenne Wells, CO
Apr 29, 10:55 AM CDTSNOW 1Stratton, CO
Apr 29, 10:55 AM CDTSNOW 21 Ne Burlington, CO
Apr 29, 10:56 AM CDTSNOW 1.53 S Park, KS
Apr 29, 10:57 AM CDTSNOW 0Oakley, KS
Apr 29, 10:57 AM CDTSNOW 1.58 N Quinter, KS
Apr 29, 10:58 AM CDTSNOW 110 Wnw Goodland, KS
Apr 29, 10:59 AM CDTSNOW 0.11 Ene Goodland, KS
Apr 29, 11:19 AM CDTSNOW 2Sharon Springs, KS
Apr 29, 11:25 AM CDTSNOW 2.5Tribune, KSBETWEEN 2-3 INCHES
Apr 29, 2:00 PM CDTSNOW 6Tribune, KS
Apr 29, 2:45 PM CDTSNOW 4.513 Nne Tribune, KSABOUT ONE QUARTER INCH MOISTURE. RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Apr 29, 6:35 PM CDTSNOW 4Sharon Springs, KS
Apr 29, 6:35 PM CDTSNOW 5Weskan, KS

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, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 188 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, Denver, CO 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 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Denver, CO at 12:00Z on 2017-04-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 4 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
2387 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
24 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
4 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
30 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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822 
WWUS43 KGLD 281950
WSWGLD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
150 PM MDT Fri Apr 28 2017

...WINTER STORM TO IMPACT TRI-STATE REGION...

.A winter storm will impact the region this weekend. Snow will
begin as early as tonight, and continue through Sunday evening.
Snow will be heavy at times. Also anticipate some changes to rain
depending on your location and the temperatures. Impacts begin 
tonight for the winter storm warning area while heavy snow may not
be observed until Saturday evening for areas covered by the 
winter storm watch.

COZ091-092-KSZ013-027-041-042-290400-
/O.UPG.KGLD.WS.A.0002.170429T1200Z-170430T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KGLD.WS.W.0002.170429T0600Z-170501T0000Z/
Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County-Sherman-Wallace-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, 
Goodland, Sharon Springs, Tribune, and Leoti
150 PM MDT Fri Apr 28 2017 /250 PM CDT Fri Apr 28 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/
TONIGHT TO 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Winter
Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow...which is in 
effect from midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight to 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/
Sunday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect.

* Snow Accumulations...7 to 11 inches with isolated higher amounts

* Timing...Tonight through Sunday afternoon

* Winds...Gusts up to 40 mph expected for most of the event,
  possibly as high as 55 mph during the day Sunday.

* Impacts...Heavy wet snow is expected to fall tonight through
  Saturday morning. Snow or a rain snow mix will fall through the
  day on Saturday. Precipitation becomes all snow once again for
  Saturday evening through Sunday. Expect reduced visibility below
  one half mile at times due to heavy snow and blowing snow. 
  Power outages are likely 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.

&&

$$

KSZ001-290400-
/O.NEW.KGLD.WS.W.0002.170429T0600Z-170501T0000Z/
Cheyenne-
Including the cities of St. Francis and Bird City
250 PM CDT Fri Apr 28 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 7 PM CDT
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Winter
Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow...which is in 
effect from 1 AM Saturday to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* Snow Accumulations...4 to 8 inches

* Timing...Tonight through Sunday afternoon

* Winds...Gusts up to 40 mph expected for most of the event,
  possibly as high as 55 mph during the day Sunday.

* Impacts...Heavy wet snow is expected to fall tonight through
  Saturday morning. Snow or a rain snow mix will fall through the
  day on Saturday. Precipitation becomes all snow once again for
  Saturday evening through Sunday morning. Expect reduced
  visibility below one half mile at times due to heavy snow and
  blowing snow. 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.

&&

$$

KSZ002>004-014>016-028-029-NEZ081-290400-
/O.NEW.KGLD.WS.A.0003.170430T0000Z-170501T0000Z/
Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Logan-Gove-
Red Willow-
Including the cities of Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Colby, Hoxie, 
Hill City, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, and McCook
250 PM CDT Fri Apr 28 2017

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

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

* Snow Accumulations...4 to 8 inches, up to 11 inches south of
  Interstate 70

* Timing...Saturday evening through Sunday evening

* Winds...Gusts up to 40 mph expected for most of the event,
  possibly as high as 55 mph during the day Sunday.

* Impacts...Heavy wet snow is expected to fall beginning Saturday
  evening, persisting through Sunday evening. Expect reduced
  visibility below one half mile at times due to heavy snow and
  blowing snow. Power outages are possible from falling trees and
  power lines.

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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
005 
WWUS43 KGLD 290356
WSWGLD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
956 PM MDT Fri Apr 28 2017

...WINTER STORM TO IMPACT TRI-STATE REGION...

.A winter storm will impact the region this weekend. Snow will
begin as early as tonight, and continue through Sunday evening.
Snow will be heavy at times. Also anticipate some changes to rain
depending on your location and the temperatures. Impacts begin
tonight for the winter storm warning area while heavy snow may
not be observed until Saturday evening for areas covered by the
winter storm watch.

COZ091-092-KSZ001-013-027-041-042-291200-
/O.CON.KGLD.WS.W.0002.170429T0600Z-170501T0000Z/
Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County-Cheyenne-Sherman-Wallace-
Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, 
St. Francis, Bird City, Goodland, Sharon Springs, Tribune, 
and Leoti
956 PM MDT Fri Apr 28 2017 /1056 PM CDT Fri Apr 28 2017/

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

* Snow Accumulations...6 to 10 inches.

* Timing...Tonight through Sunday afternoon

* Winds...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Impacts...Heavy wet snow is expected to fall tonight through 
  Saturday morning. Snow or a rain snow mix will fall through 
  the day on Saturday. Precipitation becomes all snow once again 
  for Saturday evening through Sunday. Expect reduced visibility 
  below one half mile at times due to heavy snow and blowing 
  snow. Power outages are likely 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.

&&

$$

KSZ002>004-014>016-028-029-NEZ081-291200-
/O.CON.KGLD.WS.A.0003.170430T0000Z-170501T0000Z/
Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Logan-Gove-
Red Willow-
Including the cities of Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Colby, Hoxie, 
Hill City, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, and McCook
1056 PM CDT Fri Apr 28 2017

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

* Snow Accumulations...6 to 10 inches.

* Timing...Saturday evening through Sunday evening

* Winds...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Impacts...Heavy wet snow is expected to fall beginning 
  Saturday evening, persisting through Sunday evening. Expect 
  reduced visibility below one half mile at times due to heavy 
  snow and blowing snow. Power outages are possible from falling 
  trees and power lines.

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.

&&

$$
255 
WWUS43 KGLD 290918
WSWGLD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
318 AM MDT Sat Apr 29 2017

...WINTER STORM TO IMPACT TRI-STATE REGION...

.A developing winter storm will impact the region today and Sunday.
Ground temperatures will have a large impact on snow
accumulations, particularly through the day today. Snow will also
tend to mix with or change to rain which may also lower possible 
amounts through this afternoon. We are still anticipating light to
moderate snow accumulations for locations generally along and 
west of highway 83 through the afternoon. Don't let your guard 
down, because this is a very strong system and by tonight a heavy 
band of wet snow will develop. This will bring the most severe 
impacts including road closures and power outages to the region 
late tonight through Sunday morning before slowly tapering off or 
changing to rain Sunday afternoon and evening.

KSZ002>004-014>016-029-NEZ081-300000-
/O.UPG.KGLD.WS.A.0003.170430T0000Z-170501T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KGLD.WS.W.0002.170430T0000Z-170501T0000Z/
Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Gove-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Colby, Hoxie, 
Hill City, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, and McCook
418 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 Goodland has issued a Winter
Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow...which is in 
effect from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Sunday. The Winter Storm
Watch is no longer in effect.

* Snow Accumulations...6 to 12 inches. Locally higher amounts
  possible.

* Timing...Saturday evening through Sunday evening.

* Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Winds may
  gust to 55 mph Sunday.

* Impacts...Rain will transition to snow by this evening, with
  heavy wet snow beginning late Saturday evening and persisting
  through Sunday evening. Expect reduced visibility below one half
  mile at times due to heavy snow and blowing snow mainly tonight
  and Sunday morning. 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.

&&

$$

NEZ080-300000-
/O.EXB.KGLD.WS.W.0002.170430T0000Z-170501T0000Z/
Hitchcock-
Including the cities of Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, 
and Palisade
418 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 Goodland has issued a Winter
Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow...which is in 
effect from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* Snow Accumulations...3 to 6 inches. 

* Timing...Tonight through Sunday afternoon

* Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Impacts...Rain will transition to snow by this evening, with
  heavy wet snow beginning late evening and persisting through 
  Sunday evening. Expect reduced visibility below one half mile at
  times due to heavy snow and blowing snow. 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.

&&

$$

KSZ028-300000-
/O.UPG.KGLD.WS.A.0003.170430T0000Z-170501T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KGLD.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170501T0000Z/
Logan-
Including the city of Oakley
418 AM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017

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

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

* Snow Accumulations...2 to 4 inches through Saturday afternoon. 8
  to 10 inches Saturday evening through Sunday evening. Total
  accumulations 10 to 14 inches.

* Timing...Saturday evening through Sunday evening

* Winds...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Gusts to 55
  mph are possible Sunday.

* Impacts...Snow or a rain snow mix will fall through the day
  today. Precipitation becomes all snow with heavy wet snow this
  evening through Sunday evening. Expect reduced visibility below
  one half mile at times due to heavy snow and blowing snow
  primarily tonight and Sunday. 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.

&&

$$

COZ091-092-KSZ001-013-027-041-042-300000-
/O.CON.KGLD.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170501T0000Z/
Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County-Cheyenne-Sherman-Wallace-
Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, 
St. Francis, Bird City, Goodland, Sharon Springs, Tribune, 
and Leoti
318 AM MDT Sat Apr 29 2017 /418 AM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017/

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

* Snow Accumulations...1 to 4 inches through this afternoon. 5 to
  7 inches Saturday evening through Sunday evening. Total
  accumulations 6 to 11 inches. Locally higher totals possible 
  east of the Colorado state line.

* Timing...Tonight through Sunday afternoon

* Winds...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Gusts to 55
  mph possible Sunday.

* Impacts...Light to moderate snow or a rain snow mix will fall 
  through the day today. Precipitation becomes all snow with heavy
  wet snow this evening through Sunday evening. Expect reduced 
  visibility below one half mile at times due to heavy snow and 
  blowing snow primarily tonight and Sunday. 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.

&&

$$
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

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Goodland, KS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Apr 28, 2:14 PM CDT, 36 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 28, 2:14 PM CDT, 36 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Goodland KS
114 PM MDT Fri Apr 28 2017

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Sunday night)
Issued at 340 AM MDT Fri Apr 28 2017

Lots to talk about today including increasing chance for rain and
snow tonight, snow and wind Saturday-Saturday night and the
potential for very strong winds Sunday.

Have added Wichita county to the Winter Storm Watch. Currently
expecting 4 to 7 inches in the watch area.

Today-tonight...an upper level low pressure area is forecast to
organize near the four corners area by 00z Saturday then drifts
south into west central/northwest New Mexico by 12z Saturday. For
our part of the world am expecting any precipitation this morning to
lift north along or north of the KS/NE border through 18z with
perhaps a few showers developing in the far south. A bit more
coverage of showers and possible thunderstorms this afternoon. Brunt
of the precipitation moves in from the southwest tonight with
highest pops/qpf along and south of the interstate. Rain is expected
to change over to snow for nearly all of the forecast area.
Northeast winds increase late this afternoon and continue through
tonight behind the cold front. Currently expecting 15 to 25 mph with
higher gusts. Tricky high temperature forecast and am aiming at
highs ranging from the mid to upper 40s along the KS/NE border to
around 60 far south. Low temperatures in the upper 20s to mid 30s.

Saturday-Saturday night...the upper low is forecast to move nearly
due east into east central New Mexico through 00z Sunday then
northeast while deepening a bit near the Texas/Oklahoma panhandle by
12z Sunday. Snow is expected to continue in the morning before
slightly warmer temperatures change it over to rain or a mix of the
two. North winds increase into the 20 to 30 mph range with higher
gusts, mainly along and south of the interstate. Snow quickly
redevelops during the night with north to northwest winds of 20 to
30 mph. High temperatures only in the mid 30s to low 40s (south to
north) with low temperatures in the mid 20s to low 30s.

Sunday-Sunday night...upper low is forecast to intensify while
lifting northeast toward Kansas City by 00z Monday then toward Iowa
by 12z Monday. Precipitation chances decrease through the day
along and west of the CO/KS border with wraparound rain/rain
showers elsewhere. Precip chances continue to decrease overnight.
Main concern during this timeframe is the wind. MET/MAV guidance
winds are in the 25 to 40 mph range with higher gusts possible.
Will have to watch for possibility of a high wind watch if trends
continue. High temperatures warm into the low 40s to near 50 (east
to west). Low temperatures in the low 30s.

.LONG TERM...(Monday through Friday)
Issued at 114 PM MDT Fri Apr 28 2017

For the extended period...the passage of the weekend storm off to
our east will allow the Tri State region to have a dry day ahead of
next system...set to affect the region by midweek. The passage of
the expected shortwave will bring a round of shower activity to the
region. By Wednesday night on into Friday...broad H5/H7 ridging
builds over the western half of the country setting the area up for
a warming trend by the end of next week.

On Monday...short-lived ridging over the area thru the day before
the arrival of the next system looks to afford the area msunny
conditions at best...and with WNW surface flow over the area...not
big rebound in area highs temps...with mid and upper 50s at best.

For Monday night on thru the day Wednesday...H5/H7 shortwave will
approach the region from the NW...swinging thru the area before
exiting east on Wednesday. Inverted surface trough does work out
ahead of the shortwave late Tuesday into Wednesday. Deeper
moisture/QPF does look to be focused more along the surface trough
and will limit overall QPF totals for the area as this system exits
east before bulk of mid level shortwave arrives into the CWA.
Overall QPF for this system will bring rainfall totals near 0.10-
0.30" and with lack of instability there is no mention of thunder in
to enhance any local totals. Temps during this period fairly steady
due to expected cloud cover. Looking for highs on Tuesday/Wednesday
from the upper 50s to lower 60s at best...off of overnight lows
mainly in the mid to upper 30s. Main p-type will be showers...w/
some spotty -sw in our far western zones in Kit Carson county w/ no
accum expected.

Going into Thursday and Friday...models showing warming trend is on
tap...as strong mid level ridging pushes eastward from the west
coast...nosing into the Plains region by Friday. Strong subsidence
associated with this ridge and surface ridging will give daytime
highs Thursday well into the upper 60s...and by next Friday 75-80F
is possible. Overnight lows will be in the low 40s.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Saturday afternoon)
Issued at 1146 AM MDT Fri Apr 28 2017

COMPLICATED FORECAST OVER NEXT 24 HOURS. AN AREA OF STRATUS
REMAINS ALONG AND NORTH OF I-70, IMPACTING BOTH THE KMCK AND KGLD
SITES. STRATUS EVENTUALLY SPREADS SOUTHWEST THIS AFTERNOON WITH
CEILINGS LOWERING AS WE APPROACH THIS EVENING. HOWEVER, TIMING
REMAINS A LITTLE UNCERTAIN REGARDING THE TIMING. ONCE STRATUS
SPREADS SOUTHWEST, ANTICIPATE IFR CEILINGS FOR MOST OF REMAINING
TAF PERIOD. SHOWERS/ISOLATED STORMS SHOULD DEVELOP THIS AFTERNOON
AHEAD OF AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT. AS OF NOW, STORMS SHOULD
REMAIN SOUTHWEST OF KGLD WITH NO THREAT FOR KMCK. LATER THIS
EVENING, WIDESPREAD PRECIPITATION DEVELOPS. PRECIP TYPE WILL
INITIALLY BE RAIN BUT A CHANGE TO SNOW IS FORECAST. REDUCED
VISIBILITIES FROM FOG, DRIZZLE, AND SNOW SHOULD BE EXPECTED.
NORTHEAST WINDS WILL INCREASE IN SPEED, PARTICULARLY AFTER
MIDNIGHT WHEN A SURFACE LOW INTENSIFIES TO THE SOUTH.

&&

.GLD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KS...Winter Storm Watch from Saturday morning through Sunday morning
     for KSZ013-027-041-042.

CO...Winter Storm Watch from Saturday morning through Sunday morning
     for COZ091-092.

NE...NONE.
&&

SHORT TERM...99
LONG TERM...JN
AVIATION...RRH
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 28, 11:31 AM CDT, 3 hours 19 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1031 AM MDT Fri Apr 28 2017

COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-291645-
Yuma County-Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County-Cheyenne-Rawlins-
Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-
Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
1031 AM MDT Fri Apr 28 2017 /1131 AM CDT Fri Apr 28 2017/

This hazardous weather outlook is for east central Colorado...
extreme southwest Nebraska and northwest Kansas.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...

A few thunderstorms are possible this afternoon. The primary threat
is cloud to ground lightning.

Light to moderate snow with some blowing snow is expected to begin
this evening through the overnight hours for much of the area.
Accumulations of 1 to perhaps 3 inches are expected mainly along and
west of highway 25.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect Saturday morning through Sunday
afternoon for Wichita, Sherman, Wallace, Greeley counties in Kansas
and Cheyenne and Kit Carson counties in Colorado.

Additional snow accumulations of one half to four inches are
and blowing snow are expected for Saturday through Sunday. Storm
total accumulations between 3 to 7 inches are forecast for those in
the Winter Storm Watch. Elsewhere, anticipate 1 to 4 inches of snow
for this storm.

For Sunday afternoon, northwest winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts
near 60 mph.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be required.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Apr 28, 11:24 AM CDT, 3 hours 26 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GOODLAND KS
1024 AM MDT FRI APR 28 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0615 PM     HAIL             SHARON SPRINGS          38.89N 101.75W
04/27/2017  E0.88 INCH       WALLACE            KS   PUBLIC

            SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT. A LOT OF SMALL HAIL...VIDEO SHOWED
            HAIL COVERING THE GROUND. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.

&&

RHUSTED

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 27, 7:14 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDCheyenne, Sherman, Wallace46 min
Apr 27, 7:47 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDLogan, Rawlins, Thomas, Wichita73 min
Apr 28, 2:50 PM CDTWinter Storm WatchGLDDecatur, Gove, Graham, Logan, Norton, Rawlins and 2 more13 hr

Nearby

Winter Storm Warnings in Kansas, 2017Winter Storm Warnings in Nebraska, 2017Winter Storm Warnings in Colorado, 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.