Alert archive / Kansas / Blizzard Warnings in 2018
Blizzard Warning 4, NWS Goodland, KS
NWS Goodland, KS issued this blizzard warning at Dec 27, 2018, 2:16 AM CST for 10 counties in Kansas; Hitchcock County, Red Willow County, Nebraska. It was in force for 10 hr. 20 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 27, 2018, 2:16 AM CST (08:16 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 27, 2018, 11:52 AM CST
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Goodland, KS
Counties Decatur County, KS, Gove County, KS, Graham County, KS, Greeley County, KS, Logan County, KS, Norton County, KS, Rawlins County, KS, Sheridan County, KS, Thomas County, KS, Wichita County, KS, Hitchcock County, NE, Red Willow County, NE
The radar
The Goodland radar (KGLD), 81 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2:39 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Leoti, KS | 1/8 SM VISIBILITY DUE TO BLOWING SNOW, STRANDED MOTORISTS, AND 1/4 INCHES OF SNOW ACCUMULATION ON ROADWAYS. |
| Dec 27, 3:49 AM CST | BLIZZARD | The Monument Rocks, KS | PER FACEBOOK REPORT; HEAVY WET BLOWING SNOW AT MONUMENT ROCKS. VISIBILITY ABOUT 10 FT. 2 INCHES OF SNOW SO FAR. POWER HAS BEEN OUT ABOUT 45 MINUTES. |
| Dec 27, 3:50 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Gove, KS | 10 FT VISIBILITY AND BLOWING SNOW. |
| Dec 27, 4:30 AM CST | SNOW 1.5 | 1 E Oakley, KS | |
| Dec 27, 4:30 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 2 Ese Oakley, KS | VISIBILITY DOWN TO A BLOCK IN TOWN. |
| Dec 27, 7:30 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Culbertson, NE | WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. |
| Dec 27, 8:08 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 2 Ene Russell Springs, KS | WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. |
| Dec 27, 8:15 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Quinter, KS | QUARTER MILE VISIBILITY IN BLOWING SNOW. |
| Dec 27, 8:16 AM CST | SNOW 6 | Quinter, KS | 2 FOOT DRIFTS. |
| Dec 27, 8:24 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Colby, KS | VISIBILITY IN BLOWING SNOW DOWN TO A ONE BLOCK DISTANCE. |
| Dec 27, 9:00 AM CST | SNOW 4 | Oberlin, KS | PUBLIC REPORTS VIA FACEBOOK OF APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES OF SNOW NEAR OBERLIN, KS AROUND 9 AM CT THIS MORNING, ALONG WITH A PHOTO SHOWING THAT SAME AMOUNT. |
| Dec 27, 9:45 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Leoti, KS | THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA, BLIZZARD CONDITIONS BEING REPORTED AT THIS TIME. |
| Dec 27, 9:47 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Mccook, NE | VISIBILITY A QUARTER MILE OR LESS. WINDS GUSTING TO 47 MPH. |
| Dec 27, 10:30 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Leoti, KS | REPORT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA. ESTIMATED 5 INCHES OF SNOW. WIND HAS CAUSED 4 FOOT DRIFTS. VISIBILITY IS 3 BLOCKS. |
| Dec 27, 10:41 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 6 W Grinnell, KS | ON INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY MILE MARKER 79 AND ALSO AT MILE MARKER 72, THERE HAS BEEN TWO ACCIDENTS DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY AND ROAD CONDITIONS. NO INFORMATION ON INJURIES OR ANY FATALITIES. |
| Dec 27, 10:57 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 6 | Norton, KS | NEAR NORTON SNOWFALL TOTAL SO FAR IS 6 INCHES. |
| Dec 27, 10:59 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 4 | Colby, KS | NEAR COLBY 4 INCHES SO FAR. |
| Dec 27, 11:01 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 3.5 | Mccook, NE | NEAR MCCOOK 3.5 INCHES SO FAR. |
| Dec 27, 11:08 AM CST | SNOW 6.3 | 6 S Leoti, KS | |
| Dec 27, 11:20 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Grainfield, KS | ADDITIONAL ACCIDENTS OCCURRED NEAR MILE MARKER 93 NEAR GRAINFIELD AND NEAR MILE MARKER 78. THE EM ALSO REPORTED NUMEROUS SLIDEOFFS IN THE AREA. THIS WAS DUE BLIZZARD AND POOR ROAD CONDITIONS. |
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, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 194 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
- 712 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 68 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 181 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 142 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
027 WWUS43 KGLD 270816 WSWGLD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 116 AM MST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM EXPECTED LATE TONIGHT AND THURSDAY... KSZ002>004-014>016-028-029-041-042-NEZ080-081-272015- /O.UPG.KGLD.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-181228T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGLD.BZ.W.0004.181227T0816Z-181227T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KGLD.WS.W.0004.181227T1800Z-181228T0000Z/ Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Logan-Gove-Greeley- Wichita-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, Leoti, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 116 AM MST Thu Dec 27 2018 /216 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018/ ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ THIS MORNING... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Blizzard Warning, which is in effect until 11 AM MST /noon CST/ this morning. A Winter Storm Warning has also been issued. This Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow, blowing snow reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less is in effect from 11 AM MST /noon CST/ this morning to 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon. The Winter Storm Warning is no longer in effect. * WHAT...Heavy snow, strong northerly winds, and blowing snow. Snow accumulations will range from as little as 1-3 inches in eastern Colorado to as much as 9-12 inches along and east of Highway 83 in northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska. * WHERE...Entire Tri-State area. * WHEN...Tonight through Thursday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will become extremely dangerous or impossible late tonight and Thursday. Blizzard conditions will be possible Thursday morning, particularly along and east of Highway 83 in northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska. * TIMING...Now until late morning. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Winds gusting 40 to 45 mph with visibility down to one quarter mile or less. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...As much as 9-12 inches in northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska. * MAIN IMPACT...Hazardous winter travel due to whiteout conditions and snow drifts. * OTHER IMPACTS...Heavy wet snow and strong winds will create dangerous travel conditions. Expect snowpacked roadways, reduced visibility, and blowing and/or drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel extremely 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. 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. 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. && $$ COZ090>092-KSZ001-013-027-NEZ079-272015- /O.CON.KGLD.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-181228T0000Z/ Yuma County-Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County-Cheyenne-Sherman- Wallace-Dundy- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, St. Francis, Bird City, Goodland, Sharon Springs, and Benkelman 116 AM MST Thu Dec 27 2018 /216 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018/ ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow, strong northerly winds, and blowing snow. Snow accumulations will range from as little as 1-3 inches in eastern Colorado to as much as 9-12 inches along and east of Highway 83 in northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska. * WHERE...Entire Tri-State area. * WHEN...Tonight through Thursday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will become extremely dangerous or impossible late tonight and Thursday. Blizzard conditions will be possible Thursday morning, particularly along and east of Highway 83 in northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel extremely hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
4 follow-up statements
392 WWUS43 KGLD 270827 AAA WSWGLD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Goodland KS 127 AM MST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM EXPECTED LATE TONIGHT AND THURSDAY... KSZ002>004-014>016-028-029-041-042-NEZ080-081-271630- /O.CON.KGLD.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-181227T1800Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.WS.W.0004.181227T1800Z-181228T0000Z/ Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Logan-Gove-Greeley- Wichita-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, Leoti, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 127 AM MST Thu Dec 27 2018 /227 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018/ Updated Blizzard Warning for Location and Timing. ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ THIS MORNING... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow, strong northerly winds, and blowing snow. Snow accumulations will range from as little as 1-3 inches in eastern Colorado to as much as 9-12 inches along and east of Highway 83 in northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska. * WHERE...Hitchcock and Red Willow Counties in SE Nebraska, Rawlins, Decatur, Norton, Thomas, Sheridan, Graham, Logan, Gove, Greeley, and Wichita counties in NW Kansas. * WHEN...Now through late morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will become extremely dangerous or impossible late tonight and Thursday. Blizzard conditions will be possible Thursday morning, particularly along and east of Highway 83 in northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Winds gusting 40 to 45 mph with visibility down to one quarter mile or less creating whiteout conditions. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...As much as 9 to 12 inches in northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska. * MAIN IMPACT...Hazardous winter travel due to whiteout conditions and snow drifts. * OTHER IMPACTS...Heavy wet snow and strong winds will create dangerous travel conditions. Expect snowpacked roadways, reduced visibility, and blowing and/or drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel extremely 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. 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. 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. && $$ COZ090>092-KSZ001-013-027-NEZ079-271630- /O.CON.KGLD.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-181228T0000Z/ Yuma County-Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County-Cheyenne-Sherman- Wallace-Dundy- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, St. Francis, Bird City, Goodland, Sharon Springs, and Benkelman 127 AM MST Thu Dec 27 2018 /227 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018/ ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow, strong northerly winds, and blowing snow. Snow accumulations will range from as little as 1-3 inches in eastern Colorado to as much as 9-12 inches along and east of Highway 83 in northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska. * WHERE...Entire Tri-State area. * WHEN...Tonight through Thursday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will become extremely dangerous or impossible late tonight and Thursday. Blizzard conditions will be possible Thursday morning, particularly along and east of Highway 83 in northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel extremely hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
396 WWUS43 KGLD 271259 WSWGLD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 559 AM MST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM EXPECTED LATE TONIGHT AND THURSDAY... COZ090>092-271400- /O.CAN.KGLD.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-181228T0000Z/ Yuma County-Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, and Cheyenne Wells 559 AM MST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Goodland has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning for Colorado counties, Yuma, Kit Carson, and Cheyenne. Storm has moved out of the area, no longer bringing frozen precipitation, visibilities are no longer obstructed, but the area will be experiencing high winds gusting up to 40 mph through the late afternoon today. $$ KSZ002>004-014>016-028-029-041-042-NEZ080-081-280000- /O.CON.KGLD.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-181227T1800Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.WS.W.0004.181227T1800Z-181228T0000Z/ Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Logan-Gove-Greeley- Wichita-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, Leoti, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 559 AM MST Thu Dec 27 2018 /659 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018/ ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ THIS MORNING... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow, strong northerly winds, and blowing snow. Snow accumulations will range 3 to 6 inches with some locally higher amounts. * WHERE...Hitchcock and Red Willow Counties in SE Nebraska, Rawlins, Decatur, Norton, Thomas, Sheridan, Graham, Logan, Gove, Greeley, and Wichita counties in NW Kansas. * WHEN...Now through late morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will become extremely dangerous or impossible now through the early morning hours. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Winds gusting 40 to 45 mph with visibility down to one quarter mile or less creating occasional periods of whiteout conditions. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...As much as 3 to 6 inches in northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska. * MAIN IMPACT...Hazardous winter travel due to whiteout conditions. * OTHER IMPACTS...Heavy wet snow and strong winds will create dangerous travel conditions. Expect snowpacked roadways, reduced visibility, and blowing and/or drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel extremely 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. 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. 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. && $$ KSZ001-013-027-NEZ079-280000- /O.CON.KGLD.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-181228T0000Z/ Cheyenne-Sherman-Wallace-Dundy- Including the cities of St. Francis, Bird City, Goodland, Sharon Springs, and Benkelman 559 AM MST Thu Dec 27 2018 /659 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018/ ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow, strong northerly winds, and blowing snow. Snow accumulations will range from a light dusting in our Colorado / Nebraska / Kansas border counties, with counties eastward seeing up to 6 inches. Freezing fog will reduce visibilities and potentially cause slick roadways and pavement. * WHERE...Entire Tri-State area. * WHEN...Today through the late afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will become dangerous through the late afternoon today. Blizzard conditions have been ongoing in portions of the Tri-state area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel extremely 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. && $$
696 WWUS43 KGLD 271550 WSWGLD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 850 AM MST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...WINTER STORM EXPECTED TO CONTINUE IMPACTING THE REGION TODAY... KSZ002>004-014>016-028-029-041-042-NEZ080-081-280000- /O.CON.KGLD.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-181227T1800Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.WS.W.0004.181227T1800Z-181228T0000Z/ Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Logan-Gove-Greeley- Wichita-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, Leoti, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 850 AM MST Thu Dec 27 2018 /950 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018/ ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ THIS MORNING... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow, strong northerly winds, and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations will range 3 to 6 inches with some locally higher amounts. * WHERE...Hitchcock and Red Willow Counties in SE Nebraska, Rawlins, Decatur, Norton, Thomas, Sheridan, Graham, Logan, Gove, Greeley, and Wichita counties in NW Kansas. * WHEN...Now through late morning for the Blizzard Warning. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Winds gusting 40 to 45 mph with visibility down to one quarter mile or less creating occasional periods of whiteout conditions. * OTHER IMPACTS...Heavy wet snow and strong winds will create dangerous travel conditions. Expect snowpacked roadways, reduced visibility, and blowing and/or drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel extremely 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. 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. && $$ KSZ001-013-027-NEZ079-280000- /O.CON.KGLD.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-181228T0000Z/ Cheyenne-Sherman-Wallace-Dundy- Including the cities of St. Francis, Bird City, Goodland, Sharon Springs, and Benkelman 850 AM MST Thu Dec 27 2018 /950 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018/ ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow, strong northerly winds, and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations will range up 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Counties along the Highway 27 corridor. * WHEN...Today through the late afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be dangerous through the late afternoon today. Blizzard-like conditions are possible as winds will gust around 40 to 50 mph. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel extremely 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. && $$
512 WWUS43 KGLD 271752 WSWGLD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 1052 AM MST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...WINTER STORM EXPECTED TO CONTINUE IMPACTING THE REGION TODAY... KSZ002>004-014>016-028-029-042-NEZ080-081-280000- /O.CAN.KGLD.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-181227T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KGLD.WS.W.0004.181227T1752Z-181228T0000Z/ Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Logan-Gove-Wichita- Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Leoti, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 1152 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Heavy snow, strong northerly winds, and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations will range up to 1 to 2 inches. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Kansas and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * WINDS/VISIBILITY...Winds gusting 40 to 50 mph with visibility down to one mile or less. * OTHER IMPACTS...Heavy wet snow and strong winds will create dangerous travel conditions. Expect snowpacked roadways, reduced visibility, and blowing and/or drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ041-271900- /O.CAN.KGLD.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-181227T1800Z/ /O.CAN.KGLD.WS.W.0004.181227T1800Z-181228T0000Z/ Greeley- Including the city of Tribune 1052 AM MST Thu Dec 27 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Warning conditions have diminished across the county prompting cancellation. $$ KSZ001-013-027-NEZ079-271900- /O.CAN.KGLD.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-181228T0000Z/ Cheyenne-Sherman-Wallace-Dundy- Including the cities of St. Francis, Bird City, Goodland, Sharon Springs, and Benkelman 1052 AM MST Thu Dec 27 2018 /1152 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018/ ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Warning conditions have diminished across the county prompting cancellation. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Goodland, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2:16 AM CST | Winter Storm Warning | GLD | Decatur, Gove, Graham, Greeley, Logan, Norton and 4 more | 16 hr |
Nearby
Blizzard Warnings in Kansas, 2018Blizzard Warnings in Nebraska, 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.