Alert archive / Kansas / Blizzard Warnings in 2018
Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Dodge City, KS
NWS Dodge City, KS issued this blizzard warning at Nov 24, 2018, 1:18 PM CST for 13 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Nov 25, 2018, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for 12 hr. 4 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
- Nov 24, 2018, 1:18 PM CST (19:18 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 25, 2018, 12:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Nov 25, 2018, 11:47 AM CST
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Dodge City, KS
Counties Edwards County, KS, Ellis County, KS, Finney County, KS, Ford County, KS, Gray County, KS, Hodgeman County, KS, Lane County, KS, Ness County, KS, Pawnee County, KS, Rush County, KS, Scott County, KS, Stafford County, KS, Trego County, KS
The radar
The Dodge City radar (KDDC), 57 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:23 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 9:00 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 1 Nnw Hays, KS | BLIZZARD CONDITIONS MUCH OF THE MORNING, STARTING AROUND 4 AM WITH FREQUENT WIND GUSTS 40 TO 50 MPH. NUMEROUS POWER OUTAGES ACROSS ELLIS COUNTY. |
| Nov 25, 9:00 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 2 E Scott City, KS | WHITEOUT CONDITIONS MUCH OF THE MORNING WITH VISIBILITY LESS THAN 100 YARDS AT TIMES. |
| Nov 25, 9:00 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 3 E Dodge City, KS | BLIZZARD CONDITIONS AT NWS DODGE CITY FROM ROUGHLY 6 AM TO 9 AM WITH FREQUENT VISIBILITY LESS THAN ONE-QUARTER MILE IN SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW. FREQUENT WIND GUSTS WERE MEASURED IN THE 45 TO 55 MPH RANGE. |
| Nov 25, 10:21 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 2.2 | 1 Ne Dodge City, 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, 7.3 hours before the alert went out and 55 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
- 2755 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 50 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -4 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 210 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
162 WWUS43 KDDC 241918 WSWDDC URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Dodge City KS 118 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...Snow and Windy Conditions are Expected Tonight and Early Sunday... .A strong, fast moving storm system will move through northwest and central Kansas tonight into Sunday morning. Strong winds and snow could create hazardous travel conditions. KSZ030-031-250730- /O.UPG.KDDC.WW.Y.0016.181125T0600Z-181125T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KDDC.BZ.W.0002.181125T0600Z-181125T1800Z/ Trego-Ellis- Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pheifer, and Hays 118 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. Visibilities will be limited to less than a quarter mile at times, especially between 4 am and 9 am. * WHERE...Trego and Ellis Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ043>046-250730- /O.NEW.KDDC.WW.Y.0017.181125T0600Z-181125T1800Z/ Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush- Including the cities of Scott City, Scott State Lake, Dighton, Ness City, and La Crosse 118 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Scott, Lane, Ness and Rush Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
4 follow-up statements
219 WWUS43 KDDC 250044 WSWDDC URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Dodge City KS 644 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...Snow and Windy Conditions are Expected Tonight and Early Sunday... .A strong, fast moving storm system will move through northwest and central Kansas tonight into Sunday morning. Strong winds and snow could create hazardous travel conditions. KSZ030-031-251800- /O.CON.KDDC.BZ.W.0002.181125T0600Z-181125T1800Z/ Trego-Ellis- Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pheifer, and Hays 644 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Ellis and Trego Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Def blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ061>065-077>079-251800- /O.EXA.KDDC.WW.Y.0017.181125T0600Z-181125T1800Z/ Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-Pawnee-Gray-Ford-Edwards- Including the cities of Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, Garden City, Jetmore, Hanston, Larned, Cimarron, Montezuma, Dodge City, Kinsley, and Lewis 644 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 /544 PM MST Sat Nov 24 2018/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/ TONIGHT TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch expected. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Kansas. * WHEN...From midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to noon CST /11 AM MST/ Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ043>046-251800- /O.CON.KDDC.WW.Y.0017.181125T0600Z-181125T1800Z/ Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush- Including the cities of Scott City, Scott State Lake, Dighton, Ness City, and La Crosse 644 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Ness, Rush, Lane and Scott Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Def blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
493 WWUS43 KDDC 250923 WSWDDC URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Dodge City KS 323 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...Snow and Windy Conditions are Expected Tonight and Early Sunday... .A strong, fast moving storm system will move through northwest and central Kansas tonight into Sunday morning. Strong winds and snow could create hazardous travel conditions. KSZ030-031-251730- /O.CON.KDDC.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-181125T1800Z/ Trego-Ellis- Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pheifer, and Hays 323 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to four inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Ellis and Trego Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ066-076-080-081-087-088-251730- /O.EXA.KDDC.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-181125T1800Z/ Stafford-Haskell-Kiowa-Pratt-Meade-Clark- Including the cities of St. John, Stafford, Macksville, Sublette, Satanta, Greensburg, Haviland, Pratt, Meade, Plains City, Fowler, Ashland, and Minneola 323 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Kansas. * WHEN...From midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to noon CST /11 AM MST/ Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ043>046-061>065-077>079-251730- /O.CON.KDDC.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-181125T1800Z/ Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-Pawnee-Gray- Ford-Edwards- Including the cities of Scott City, Scott State Lake, Dighton, Ness City, La Crosse, Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, Garden City, Jetmore, Hanston, Larned, Cimarron, Montezuma, Dodge City, Kinsley, and Lewis 323 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 /223 AM MST Sun Nov 25 2018/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TODAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Ness, Rush, Lane and Scott Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
721 WWUS43 KDDC 251212 WSWDDC URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Dodge City KS 612 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...Winter Weather Advisory cancelled... .The heavy snow has remained to the east of this area. KSZ061-062-076-251315- /O.CAN.KDDC.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-181125T1800Z/ Hamilton-Kearny-Haskell- Including the cities of Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, Sublette, and Satanta 612 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 /512 AM MST Sun Nov 25 2018/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... A High Wind Warning remains in effect. $$ KSZ043>046-063>066-077>079-251800- /O.UPG.KDDC.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-181125T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KDDC.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-181125T1800Z/ Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Finney-Hodgeman-Pawnee-Stafford-Gray-Ford- Edwards- Including the cities of Scott City, Scott State Lake, Dighton, Ness City, La Crosse, Garden City, Jetmore, Hanston, Larned, St. John, Stafford, Macksville, Cimarron, Montezuma, Dodge City, Kinsley, and Lewis 612 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. Visibility near zero at times. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Kansas. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Widespread blowing snow is significantly reducing visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ030-031-251800- /O.CON.KDDC.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-181125T1800Z/ Trego-Ellis- Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pheifer, and Hays 612 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to four inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. Visibility near zero at times. * WHERE...Ellis and Trego Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread blowing snow is significantly reducing visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ080-081-087-088-251800- /O.CON.KDDC.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-181125T1800Z/ Kiowa-Pratt-Meade-Clark- Including the cities of Greensburg, Haviland, Pratt, Meade, Plains City, Fowler, Ashland, and Minneola 612 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Kansas. * WHEN...From midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to noon CST /11 AM MST/ Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
596 WWUS43 KDDC 251747 WSWDDC URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Dodge City KS 1147 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 KSZ030-031-043>046-063>066-077>079-251900- /O.CAN.KDDC.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-181125T1800Z/ Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Finney-Hodgeman-Pawnee-Stafford- Gray-Ford-Edwards- Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pheifer, Hays, Scott City, Scott State Lake, Dighton, Ness City, La Crosse, Garden City, Jetmore, Hanston, Larned, St. John, Stafford, Macksville, Cimarron, Montezuma, Dodge City, Kinsley, and Lewis 1147 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The system that brought heavy snow has moved out of the area, causing conditions to improve. Blowing snow may continue to reduce visibilities through the afternoon. $$ KSZ080-081-087-088-251900- /O.CAN.KDDC.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-181125T1800Z/ Kiowa-Pratt-Meade-Clark- Including the cities of Greensburg, Haviland, Pratt, Meade, Plains City, Fowler, Ashland, and Minneola 1147 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The system that brought heavy snow has moved out of the area, causing conditions to improve. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Dodge City, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 9:39 AM CST | High Wind Warning | DDC | Barber, Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Finney, Ford and 19 more | 23 hr |
| Nov 24, 1:18 PM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | DDC | Clark, Edwards, Finney, Ford, Gray, Hamilton and 12 more | 22 hr |
Nearby
Blizzard Warnings in Kansas, 2018Every blizzard warning in 2018
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.