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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Dodge City, KS

December 26, 201814 counties in Kansas

NWS Dodge City, KS issued this winter storm warning at Dec 26, 2018, 5:13 AM CST for 14 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Dec 27, 2018, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for 12 hr. 23 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
Dec 26, 2018, 5:13 AM CST (11:13 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 27, 2018, 12:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 27, 2018, 12:00 PM CST
In force
12 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, Ness County, KS, Scott County, KS, Seward County, KS, Stanton County, KS, Stevens County, KS, Trego County, KS

The radar

The Dodge City radar (KDDC), 88 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:11 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
Dec 27, 2:29 AM CSTBLIZZARDJohnson City, KSLAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTING CARS OFF ROAD AND DOWNED POWER LINES.
Dec 27, 2:29 AM CSTBLIZZARDSyracuse, KS
Dec 27, 2:30 AM CSTBLIZZARDUlysses, KSLAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTING 100 FEET VISIBILITY.
Dec 27, 2:40 AM CSTBLIZZARD1 Sw Garden City, KSBLIZZARD CONDITIONS WITH 400 YARD VISIBILITY.
Dec 27, 2:43 AM CSTBLIZZARDSyracuse, KSWHITEOUT CONDITIONS.
Dec 27, 2:45 AM CSTBLIZZARD2 Nw Garden City, KSVISIBILITY AT 200 YARDS OR LESS. POWER OUTAGES ALSO OCCURRING AROUND GARDEN CITY AND HOLCOMB. ESTIMATES OF 4-5 INCHES OF SNOW.
Dec 27, 4:17 AM CSTBLIZZARDScott City, KSSTRANDED MOTORISTS AND WHITEOUT CONDITIONS ACROSS THE COUNTY.
Dec 27, 5:58 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 6Garden City, KSSNOW DRIFTS OF 2 TO 3 FEET OBSERVED. SNOWFALL REPORT AND LOCATION WAS RECEIVED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA.
Dec 27, 7:00 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 54 Ne Big Bow, KSTOTAL SNOWFALL FROM MIDNIGHT TO 7 AM CST.
Dec 27, 7:00 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 710 S Lakin, KS
Dec 27, 7:00 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 79 S Lakin, KSTOTAL SNOWFALL SINCE MIDNIGHT.
Dec 27, 7:00 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 7Healy, KS
Dec 27, 7:21 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 5Holcomb, KS1/4 MILE VISIBILITY.
Dec 27, 7:45 AM CSTSNOW 4.5Deerfield, KS
Dec 27, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 3.54 Ene Ulysses, KS
Dec 27, 8:00 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 4.27 Wsw Syracuse, KS
Dec 27, 8:00 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 56 Ene Big Bow, KSTOTAL SNOWFALL SINCE MIDNIGHT.
Dec 27, 8:30 AM CSTSNOW 510 S Collyer, KSTOTAL SNOWFALL SINCE MIDNIGHT.
Dec 27, 8:47 AM CSTSNOW 2.62 Sw Ingalls, KSTOTAL SNOWFALL SINCE MIDNIGHT.
Dec 27, 12:00 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 96 Ssw Grigston, KSTOTAL SNOWFALL FROM MIDNIGHT TO NOON.
Dec 27, 12:00 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 9.17 Ssw Grigston, KSTOTAL SNOWFALL BETWEEN MIDNIGHT AND NOON.
Dec 27, 12:00 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 10Johnson City, KS
Dec 27, 12:00 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 12Richfield, 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 00:00Z, 11.2 hours before the alert went out and 94 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 00:00Z on 2018-12-26Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2018-12-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 149 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1871 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
46 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
149 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
335 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

866 
WWUS43 KDDC 261113
WSWDDC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
513 AM CST Wed Dec 26 2018

...Snow and blowing snow expected through this evening...

KSZ061-074-262030-
/O.UPG.KDDC.WW.Y.0019.181227T0600Z-181227T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KDDC.WS.W.0002.181227T0600Z-181227T1800Z/
Hamilton-Stanton-
Including the cities of Syracuse and Johnson City
513 AM CST Wed Dec 26 2018 /413 AM MST Wed Dec 26 2018/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/
TONIGHT TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Hamilton and Stanton Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to noon CST /11 
  AM MST/ Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

KSZ044-063-075-084-085-262030-
/O.EXA.KDDC.WW.Y.0019.181227T0600Z-181227T1800Z/
Lane-Finney-Grant-Morton-Stevens-
Including the cities of Dighton, Garden City, Ulysses, Elkhart, 
and Hugoton
513 AM CST Wed Dec 26 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Rain will change over to snow late
  wednesday night. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches 
  expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Lane, Finney, Grant, Morton and Stevens Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight CST /11 PM MST/ Wednesday night to noon 
  CST /11 AM MST/ Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on impact to travel. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ043-062-262030-
/O.CON.KDDC.WW.Y.0019.181227T0600Z-181227T1800Z/
Scott-Kearny-
Including the cities of Scott City, Scott State Lake, Lakin, 
and Deerfield
513 AM CST Wed Dec 26 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Rain will change over to snow late
  Wednesday night. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches 
  possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Scott, Hamilton, Kearny and Stanton Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight CST /11 PM MST/ Wednesday night to noon 
  CST /11 AM MST/ Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on impact to travel. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
167 
WWUS43 KDDC 262047
WSWDDC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
247 PM CST Wed Dec 26 2018

...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW EXPECTED TO DEVELOP LATE TONIGHT...

KSZ043-062-270500-
/O.UPG.KDDC.WW.Y.0019.181227T0600Z-181227T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KDDC.WS.W.0002.181227T0600Z-181227T1800Z/
Scott-Kearny-
Including the cities of Scott City, Scott State Lake, Lakin, 
and Deerfield
247 PM CST Wed Dec 26 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Scott and Kearny Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on impact to travel. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

KSZ061-074-270500-
/O.CON.KDDC.WS.W.0002.181227T0600Z-181227T1800Z/
Hamilton-Stanton-
Including the cities of Syracuse and Johnson City
247 PM CST Wed Dec 26 2018 /147 PM MST Wed Dec 26 2018/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST
/11 PM MST/ TONIGHT TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6
  inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Hamilton and Stanton Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to noon CST /11 
  AM MST/ Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

KSZ030-045-076-270500-
/O.EXA.KDDC.WW.Y.0019.181227T0600Z-181227T1800Z/
Trego-Ness-Haskell-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Ness City, Sublette, 
and Satanta
247 PM CST Wed Dec 26 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one 
  inch expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Trego, Ness and Haskell Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight CST /11 PM MST/ Wednesday night to noon 
  CST /11 AM MST/ Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on impact to travel. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ044-063-075-084-085-270500-
/O.CON.KDDC.WW.Y.0019.181227T0600Z-181227T1800Z/
Lane-Finney-Grant-Morton-Stevens-
Including the cities of Dighton, Garden City, Ulysses, Elkhart, 
and Hugoton
247 PM CST Wed Dec 26 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Rain will change over to snow late
  tonight. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected.
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Lane, Finney, Grant, Morton and Stevens Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight CST /11 PM MST/ Wednesday night to noon 
  CST /11 AM MST/ Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on impact to travel. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

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.

&&

$$
815 
WWUS43 KDDC 262336
WSWDDC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
536 PM CST Wed Dec 26 2018

...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW EXPECTED TO DEVELOP AFTER MIDNIGHT...
...DANGEROUS WINTER TRAVEL FOR THURSDAY COMMUTE...

KSZ030-044-045-063-075-076-084-085-271200-
/O.UPG.KDDC.WW.Y.0019.181227T0600Z-181227T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KDDC.WS.W.0002.181227T0600Z-181227T1800Z/
Trego-Lane-Ness-Finney-Grant-Haskell-Morton-Stevens-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Dighton, Ness City, 
Garden City, Ulysses, Sublette, Satanta, Elkhart, and Hugoton
536 PM CST Wed Dec 26 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8
  inches expected. Localized amounts to near 12 inches are likely.
  Northwest winds gusting to near 45 mph. 

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Kansas.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy wet snow and strong northwest winds
  will create dangerous to temporarily impossible travel 
  conditions. Expect snowpacked roads and reduced visibility in 
  blowing and drifting snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

KSZ086-271200-
/O.EXA.KDDC.WS.W.0002.181227T0600Z-181227T1800Z/
Seward-
Including the city of Liberal
536 PM CST Wed Dec 26 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Seward County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy wet snow and strong northwest winds
  will create dangerous travel conditions. Expect snowpacked roads
  and reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

KSZ043-061-062-074-271200-
/O.CON.KDDC.WS.W.0002.181227T0600Z-181227T1800Z/
Scott-Hamilton-Kearny-Stanton-
Including the cities of Scott City, Scott State Lake, Syracuse, 
Lakin, Deerfield, and Johnson City
536 PM CST Wed Dec 26 2018 /436 PM MST Wed Dec 26 2018/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST
/11 PM MST/ TONIGHT TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8
  inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Scott and Kearny Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy wet snow and strong northwest winds
  will create dangerous travel conditions. Expect snowpacked roads
  and reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

KSZ031-046-064-077-078-087-271200-
/O.NEW.KDDC.WW.Y.0020.181227T0600Z-181227T1800Z/
Ellis-Rush-Hodgeman-Gray-Ford-Meade-
Including the cities of Pheifer, Hays, La Crosse, Jetmore, 
Hanston, Cimarron, Montezuma, Dodge City, Meade, Plains City, 
and Fowler
536 PM CST Wed Dec 26 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches
  expected. The heaviest snow is expected to fall in western 
  sections of the advisory area. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Kansas.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Difficult winter travel is expected during
  the Thursday morning commute. Expect snowpacked roadways and
  reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow. 

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.

&&

$$

Turner
032 
WWUS43 KDDC 270014
WSWDDC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
614 PM CST Wed Dec 26 2018

...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW EXPECTED TO DEVELOP AFTER MIDNIGHT... 
...DANGEROUS WINTER TRAVEL FOR THURSDAY COMMUTE...

KSZ077-271200-
/O.UPG.KDDC.WW.Y.0020.181227T0600Z-181227T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KDDC.WS.W.0002.181227T0600Z-181227T1800Z/
Gray-
Including the cities of Cimarron and Montezuma
614 PM CST Wed Dec 26 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 
  inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Gray County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Difficult winter travel is expected 
  during the Thursday morning commute. Expect snowpacked 
  roadways and reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

KSZ030-043>045-061>063-074>076-084>086-271200-
/O.CON.KDDC.WS.W.0002.181227T0600Z-181227T1800Z/
Trego-Scott-Lane-Ness-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Stanton-Grant-
Haskell-Morton-Stevens-Seward-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Scott City, Scott State Lake, 
Dighton, Ness City, Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, Garden City, 
Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, Satanta, Elkhart, Hugoton, 
and Liberal
614 PM CST Wed Dec 26 2018 /514 PM MST Wed Dec 26 2018/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST
/11 PM MST/ TONIGHT TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8
  inches expected. Localized amounts to near 12 inches. Winds
  gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Scott and Kearny Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy wet snow and strong northwest winds 
  will create dangerous travel conditions. Expect snowpacked 
  roads and reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

KSZ031-046-064-078-087-271200-
/O.CON.KDDC.WW.Y.0020.181227T0600Z-181227T1800Z/
Ellis-Rush-Hodgeman-Ford-Meade-
Including the cities of Pheifer, Hays, La Crosse, Jetmore, 
Hanston, Dodge City, Meade, Plains City, and Fowler
614 PM CST Wed Dec 26 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches expected. The heaviest snow is expected to fall in 
  western sections of the advisory area. Winds gusting as high 
  as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Kansas.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Difficult winter travel is expected 
  during the Thursday morning commute. Expect snowpacked 
  roadways and reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow.

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.

&&

$$

Turner
073 
WWUS43 KDDC 270813
WSWDDC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
213 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018

KSZ043-044-061>063-074>076-084-085-271800-
/O.UPG.KDDC.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-181227T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KDDC.BZ.W.0003.181227T0813Z-181227T1800Z/
Scott-Lane-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Morton-
Stevens-
Including the cities of Scott City, Scott State Lake, Dighton, 
Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, Garden City, Johnson City, Ulysses, 
Sublette, Satanta, Elkhart, and Hugoton
213 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 /113 AM MST Thu Dec 27 2018/

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TODAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Snow accumulations of 6 to 10
  inches. Localized amounts to near 12 inches. Winds gusting as 
  high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Kansas.

* WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to
  impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning 
  commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ030-045-077-086-271800-
/O.CON.KDDC.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-181227T1800Z/
Trego-Ness-Gray-Seward-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Ness City, Cimarron, Montezuma,
and Liberal
213 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Snow accumulations of 6 to 10 
  inches expected. Localized amounts to near 12 inches. Winds 
  gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...In the warned counties.

* WHEN...Until noon today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy wet snow and strong northwest winds 
  will create dangerous travel conditions. Expect snowpacked 
  roads and reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

KSZ031-046-064-078-087-271800-
/O.CON.KDDC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-181227T1800Z/
Ellis-Rush-Hodgeman-Ford-Meade-
Including the cities of Pheifer, Hays, La Crosse, Jetmore, 
Hanston, Dodge City, Meade, Plains City, and Fowler
213 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches expected. The heaviest snow is expected to fall in 
  western sections of the advisory area. Winds gusting as high 
  as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Kansas.

* WHEN...Until noon today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Difficult winter travel is expected 
  during the Thursday morning commute. Expect snowpacked 
  roadways and reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow.

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.

&&

$$
654 
WWUS43 KDDC 271625
WSWDDC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1025 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018

...WINTER STORM BEGINNING TO WIND DOWN...

KSZ074-084-085-271730-
/O.CAN.KDDC.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-181227T1800Z/
Stanton-Morton-Stevens-
Including the cities of Johnson City, Elkhart, and Hugoton
1025 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE WINTER STORM AFFECTING SOUTHWEST KANSAS CONTINUES TO WEAKEN
WHILE MOVING NORTHEAST OUT OF EXTREME SOUTHWEST KANSAS.

$$

KSZ086-271730-
/O.CAN.KDDC.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-181227T1800Z/
Seward-
Including the city of Liberal
1025 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE WINTER STORM AFFECTING SOUTHWEST KANSAS CONTINUES TO WEAKEN
WHILE MOVING NORTHEAST OUT OF EXTREME SOUTHWEST KANSAS.

$$

KSZ087-271730-
/O.CAN.KDDC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-181227T1800Z/
Meade-
Including the cities of Meade, Plains City, and Fowler
1025 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE WINTER STORM AFFECTING SOUTHWEST KANSAS CONTINUES TO WEAKEN
WHILE MOVING NORTHEAST OUT OF EXTREME SOUTHWEST KANSAS.

$$

KSZ043-044-061>063-075-076-271800-
/O.CON.KDDC.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-181227T1800Z/
Scott-Lane-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Grant-Haskell-
Including the cities of Scott City, Scott State Lake, Dighton, 
Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, Garden City, Ulysses, Sublette, 
and Satanta
1025 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 /925 AM MST Thu Dec 27 2018/

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/
TODAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Snow accumulations of 6 to 10
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Kansas.

* WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to 
  impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning 
  commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ030-045-077-271800-
/O.CON.KDDC.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-181227T1800Z/
Trego-Ness-Gray-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Ness City, Cimarron, 
and Montezuma
1025 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches
  expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...In the warned counties.

* WHEN...Until noon today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy wet snow and strong northwest winds 
  will create dangerous travel conditions. Expect snowpacked 
  roads and reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

KSZ031-046-064-078-271800-
/O.CON.KDDC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-181227T1800Z/
Ellis-Rush-Hodgeman-Ford-
Including the cities of Pheifer, Hays, La Crosse, Jetmore, 
Hanston, and Dodge City
1025 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches expected. The heaviest snow is expected to fall in 
  western sections of the advisory area. Winds gusting as high 
  as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Kansas.

* WHEN...Until noon today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Difficult winter travel is expected 
  during the Thursday morning commute. Expect snowpacked 
  roadways and reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow.

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.

&&

$$
969 
WWUS43 KDDC 271742
WSWDDC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1142 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018

...WINTER STORM EXITING THE REGION...

KSZ043-044-061>063-075-076-271845-
/O.EXP.KDDC.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-181227T1800Z/
Scott-Lane-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Grant-Haskell-
Including the cities of Scott City, Scott State Lake, Dighton, 
Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, Garden City, Ulysses, Sublette, 
and Satanta
1142 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 /1042 AM MST Thu Dec 27 2018/

...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TODAY...

Although the winter storm will continue to weaken while moving 
out of the area, gusty winds will continue creating blowing snow 
conditions through much of the afternoon.

$$

KSZ030-045-077-271845-
/O.EXP.KDDC.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-181227T1800Z/
Trego-Ness-Gray-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Ness City, Cimarron, 
and Montezuma
1142 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...

Although the winter storm will continue to weaken while moving 
out of the area, brief periods of light snow are still possible 
through mid afternoon. Gusty winds will continue creating blowing 
snow conditions through much of the afternoon.

$$

KSZ031-046-064-078-271845-
/O.EXP.KDDC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-181227T1800Z/
Ellis-Rush-Hodgeman-Ford-
Including the cities of Pheifer, Hays, La Crosse, Jetmore, 
Hanston, and Dodge City
1142 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...

Although the winter storm will continue to weaken while moving 
out of the area, brief periods of light snow are still possible 
through mid afternoon. Gusty winds will continue creating blowing 
snow conditions through much of the afternoon.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 26, 5:13 AM CSTDense Fog AdvisoryDDCBarber, Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Ellis, Finney and 21 more7 hr
Dec 26, 5:36 PM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryDDCEllis, Ford, Gray, Hodgeman, Meade, Rush18 hr

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Winter Storm Warnings in Kansas, 2018Every winter storm 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.