Alert archive / Kansas / Blizzard Warnings in 2018
Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Wichita, KS
NWS Wichita, KS issued this blizzard warning at Nov 24, 2018, 9:44 PM CST for 9 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Nov 25, 2018, 3:41 AM CST. It was in force for 13 hr. 30 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, 9:44 PM CST (03:44 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 25, 2018, 3:41 AM CST
- Expired
- Nov 25, 2018, 5:09 PM CST
- In force
- 13 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wichita, KS
Counties Barton County, KS, Chase County, KS, Ellsworth County, KS, Lincoln County, KS, Marion County, KS, McPherson County, KS, Rice County, KS, Russell County, KS, Saline County, KS
The radar
The Wichita radar (KICT), 112 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 4:55 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 1 Nne Russell Airport, KS | SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AT LEAST 58 MPH IN HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW. VISIBILITY REDUCED TO A QUARTER OF A MILE BEGINNING JUST BEFORE 5 AM. THE ASOS STOPPED REPORTING AROUND 6 AM. |
| Nov 25, 7:27 AM CST | SNOW 1 | Geneseo, KS | VISIBILITY DOWN TO A QUARTER OF A MILE. STILL SNOWING AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT. |
| Nov 25, 7:27 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Geneseo, KS | CORRECTS PREVIOUS SNOW REPORT FROM GENESEO. VISIBILITY DOWN TO A QUARTER OF A MILE. STILL SNOWING AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT. |
| Nov 25, 7:40 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 4 Ssw Westfall, KS | KDOT WEBCAM ON I-70 OVER LINCOLN HILL AT MP 229 SHOWED WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. NEARBY OBSERVATIONS AND REPORTS SUPPORT BLIZZARD CONDITIONS OCCURRING. |
| Nov 25, 7:57 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Mcpherson Airport, KS | VISIBILITY OF A 1/4 MILE IN MODERATE SNOW. WINDS GUSTING TO 45 MPH. |
| Nov 25, 8:10 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Salina Airport, KS | 1/4 TO AN 1/8TH OF A MILE IN HEAVY SNOW. |
| Nov 25, 8:14 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 3 Ese Gorham, KS | INTERSTATE 70 CLOSED FROM WAKEENEY TO RUSSELL DUE TO REDUCED VISIBILITY. ALL ROADS IN NORTHWEST KANSAS ARE COMPLETELY SNOWPACKED & ICY. REPORTS OF POWER OUTAGES AS WELL. |
| Nov 25, 8:33 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Great Bend Airport, KS | LESS THAN A 1/4 MILE IN HEAVY SNOW, WITH WIND GUSTS TO 46 MPH. |
| Nov 25, 8:51 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 7 Sse Paradise, KS | SPOTTER ESTIMATED 3 TO 4 INCHES OF SNOW. THE WIND BLEW A WEAK TREE DOWN. VISIBILITY IS DROPPING AS LOW AS 100 YARDS AT TIMES. THE POWER IS FLICKERING. |
| Nov 25, 8:54 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 2 N Wilson, KS | I-70 AT MP206 REPORTED VISIBILITY LESS THAN 1/4 MILE IN MODERATE SNOW. |
| Nov 25, 8:59 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Ellsworth, KS | VIDEO FROM SOCIAL MEDIA OF NEAR WHITE OUT CONDITIONS ON HIGHWAY 40. |
| Nov 25, 9:00 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Salina Airport, KS | REPORTED A WIND GUST TO 58 MPH, WITH 1/8TH OF MILE VISIBILITY AND HEAVY SNOW. |
| Nov 25, 9:06 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 1 W Salina, KS | ESTIMATED 3 TO 4 INCHES OF SNOW SO FAR AND STILL COMING DOWN. VISIBILITY ONLY A FEW HUNDRED YARDS AT MOST. |
| Nov 25, 9:09 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 4 Nnw Salina, KS | INTERSTATE 70 CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS NEAR SALINA PER KHP. MULTIPLE WRECKS REPORTED WEST OF SALINA. |
| Nov 25, 9:09 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 4 Se Lindsborg, KS | KHP REPORTS 2 TO 3 INCHES OF SNOW ALONG I-135 BETWEEN MCPHERSON AND THE SALINE COUNTY LINE. SNOW COVERED ROADS. |
| Nov 25, 9:44 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Lindsborg, KS | VISIBILITY AROUND 100 YARDS IN BLOWING SNOW. REPORT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Nov 25, 9:55 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Tampa, KS | ZERO VISIBILITY IN HEAVY SNOW BEING REPORTED BY DEPUTIES AT THIS TIME IN TAMPA. |
| Nov 25, 10:10 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 2 Nw Goessel, KS | WHITEOUT CONDITIONS OCCURRING WITH VISIBILITY OF ABOUT 10 FEET. ESTIMATED 0.6 INCHES OF SNOW THUS FAR. STILL SNOWING. |
| Nov 25, 10:10 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 2 Nw Goessel, KS | WHITEOUT CONDITIONS OCCURRING WITH VISIBILITY OF ABOUT 10 FEET. ESTIMATED 0.6 INCHES OF SNOW THUS FAR. STILL SNOWING. |
| Nov 25, 10:18 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 0 | Mcpherson, KS | HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW CAUSING NEAR WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. REPORT VIA TWITTER. |
| Nov 25, 10:27 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 5 | Salina, KS | DRIFTS UP TO 10 INCHES DEEP. REPORT VIA TWITTER. |
| Nov 25, 10:31 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 6 | Hoisington, KS | |
| Nov 25, 10:49 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 1 Wsw Salina, KS | UPDATE TO PREVIOUS REPORT AT THIS LOCATION. AN ESTIMATED 4 TO 6 INCHES OF SNOW FELL WITH 2 FOOT DRIFTS. |
| Nov 25, 10:51 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Tampa, KS | FOLLOW-UP TO PREVIOUS REPORT. 3 INCHES OF SNOW HAS FALLEN WITH SUSTAINED WINDS OF 35 MPH. |
| Nov 25, 11:04 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 3 E Mcpherson, KS | HIGHWAY 56 SHUT DOWN JUST EAST OF MCPHERSON DUE TO MULTI-VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| Nov 25, 11:07 AM CST | SNOW 3 | Lindsborg, KS | PUBLIC REPORT VIA TWITTER OF 2.5 TO 3 INCHES OF SNOW. |
| Nov 25, 11:08 AM CST | SNOW 3.5 | Mcpherson, KS | PUBLIC REPORT VIA TWITTER OF 3.5 INCHES OF SNOW IN DOWNTOWN MCPHERSON. |
| Nov 25, 11:38 AM CST | BLIZZARD | Strong City, KS | MPING REPORT OF REDUCED VISIBILITY IN BLOWING SNOW. |
| Nov 25, 1:42 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 6 | 6 Ese Glendale, KS | TOTAL SNOW NEAR EXIT 244 ON INTERSTATE 70. HIGHER DRIFTS. REPORT VIA FACEBOOK. |
| Nov 25, 3:45 PM CST | SNOW 6.8 | Salina, KS | TRAINED SPOTTER SENT PICTURE VIA TWITTER WITH AN AVERAGE OF 6.8 INCHES. |
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, 3.7 hours before the alert went out and 197 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
- 2592 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 65 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 226 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 276 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
538 WWUS43 KICT 250344 WSWICT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 944 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 KSZ032-033-048-251145- /O.NEW.KICT.BZ.W.0001.181125T1200Z-181125T2100Z/ /O.EXT.KICT.WW.Y.0016.181125T0900Z-181125T1200Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Ellsworth- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Ellsworth, and Wilson 944 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 AM CST SUNDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions with total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will lead to whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Russell, Lincoln and Ellsworth Counties. * WHEN...Blizzard conditions will develop during the morning hours on Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Snow and blowing snow will result in near white-out conditions at times on Sunday morning. 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. && $$ KSZ049-251145- /O.UPG.KICT.WW.Y.0016.181125T1200Z-181125T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KICT.BZ.W.0001.181125T1200Z-181125T2100Z/ Saline- Including the city of Salina 944 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions with total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will lead to whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Saline County. * WHEN...Blizzard conditions will develop during the morning hours on Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ047-050-251145- /O.CON.KICT.WW.Y.0016.181125T0900Z-181125T2100Z/ Barton-Rice- Including the cities of Great Bend, Lyons, and Sterling 944 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow and considerable blowing snow with total accumulations of one to two inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 or 50 mph. * WHERE...Barton and Rice Counties. * WHEN...Late tonight through early afternoon Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery roads. Blowing snow will lead to reduced visibilities. 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. && $$ KSZ051>053-251145- /O.CON.KICT.WW.Y.0016.181125T1200Z-181125T2100Z/ McPherson-Marion-Chase- Including the cities of McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, and Strong City 944 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of one to two inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...McPherson, Marion and Chase Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery roads. Blowing snow may lead to reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
4 follow-up statements
013 WWUS43 KICT 250941 WSWICT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 341 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...Very Strong North Winds and Snow Today... KSZ032-033-048-251745- /O.CAN.KICT.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-181125T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KICT.BZ.W.0001.181125T0941Z-181125T2100Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Ellsworth- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Ellsworth, and Wilson 341 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions at times. Snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Wind gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Ellsworth, Lincoln and Russell Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon, although the greatest impacts will be this morning. 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. && $$ KSZ047-251745- /O.UPG.KICT.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-181125T2100Z/ /O.EXB.KICT.BZ.W.0001.181125T0941Z-181125T2100Z/ Barton- Including the city of Great Bend 341 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions at times. Snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Wind gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Barton County. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon, although the greatest impacts will be this morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ051>053-251745- /O.UPG.KICT.WW.Y.0016.181125T1200Z-181125T2100Z/ /O.EXB.KICT.BZ.W.0001.181125T1200Z-181126T0000Z/ McPherson-Marion-Chase- Including the cities of McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, and Strong City 341 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions at times. Snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. Wind gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...McPherson, Marion and Chase Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening, although the greatest impacts will be this morning into the early afternoon. 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. && $$ KSZ050-251745- /O.UPG.KICT.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-181125T2100Z/ /O.EXA.KICT.BZ.W.0001.181125T1200Z-181125T2100Z/ Rice- Including the cities of Lyons and Sterling 341 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions at times. Snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Rice County. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon, although the greatest impacts will be this morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ049-251745- /O.EXT.KICT.BZ.W.0001.181125T1200Z-181126T0000Z/ Saline- Including the city of Salina 341 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions at times. Snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. Wind gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Saline County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. 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. && $$ KSZ068-069-083-251745- /O.NEW.KICT.WW.Y.0017.181125T1200Z-181126T0000Z/ Harvey-Butler-Sedgwick- Including the cities of Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, and Wichita 341 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, locally higher across Harvey county. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Drastically reduced visibilities at times in falling and blowing snow. * WHERE...Harvey, Butler and Sedgwick Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening, although the greatest impacts will be this morning into the early afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ067-082-251745- /O.NEW.KICT.WW.Y.0017.181125T1200Z-181125T2100Z/ Reno-Kingman- Including the cities of Hutchinson and Kingman 341 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow expected. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, locally higher across northern Reno county. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Drastically reduced visibilities at times in falling and blowing snow. * WHERE...Reno and Kingman Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon, although the greatest impacts will be this morning. 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. && $$ KSZ070>072-251745- /O.NEW.KICT.WW.Y.0017.181125T1500Z-181126T0000Z/ Greenwood-Woodson-Allen- Including the cities of Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, and Humboldt 341 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Snow accumulations of up to two inches, especially across northern Greenwood county. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Drastically reduced visibilities at times in falling and blowing snow. * WHERE...Greenwood, Woodson and Allen Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
886 WWUS43 KICT 251645 WSWICT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 1045 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...Very Strong North Winds and Snow Today... KSZ032-033-047-048-050-252100- /O.CON.KICT.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-181125T2100Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Lyons, and Sterling 1045 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions at times. Additional snow accumulations around an inch. Total Snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Wind gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Ellsworth, Lincoln and Russell Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon, although the greatest impacts will be through midday. 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. && $$ KSZ049-051>053-260000- /O.CON.KICT.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-181126T0000Z/ Saline-McPherson-Marion-Chase- Including the cities of Salina, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, and Strong City 1045 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions at times. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Total Snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. Wind gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Saline County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ068>072-083-260000- /O.CON.KICT.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-181126T0000Z/ Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Sedgwick- Including the cities of Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, and Wichita 1045 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, locally higher amounts across Harvey and northern portions of Sedgwick and Butler counties. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Drastically reduced visibilities at times in falling and blowing snow. * WHERE...Harvey, Butler and Sedgwick Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening, although the greatest impacts will be this morning into the early afternoon. 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. && $$ KSZ067-082-252100- /O.CON.KICT.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-181125T2100Z/ Reno-Kingman- Including the cities of Hutchinson and Kingman 1045 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations around an inch. Total Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, locally higher across northern Reno county. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Drastically reduced visibilities at times in falling and blowing snow. * WHERE...Reno and Kingman Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon, although the greatest impacts will be this morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Ketcham
466 WWUS43 KICT 252054 WSWICT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 254 PM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...Snow ending this evening, Strong North Winds diminishing late... KSZ032-033-047-048-050-252200- /O.CAN.KICT.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-181125T2100Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Lyons, and Sterling 254 PM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL BE ALLOWED TO EXPIRE AT 3PM... Snowfall has ended across central Kansas. But north winds gusting to 35 mph will create areas of blowing snow which may reduce visibility in spots on east west roads. Patchy slick spots are still possible until late this evening. $$ KSZ067-082-252200- /O.CAN.KICT.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-181125T2100Z/ Reno-Kingman- Including the cities of Hutchinson and Kingman 254 PM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL BE ALLOWED TO EXPIRE AT 3PM... Snowfall has ended across south central Kansas. But north winds gusting to 35 mph will create areas of blowing snow which may reduce visibility in spots on east west roads. Patchy slick spots are still possible until late this evening. $$ KSZ049-051>053-260000- /O.CON.KICT.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-181126T0000Z/ Saline-McPherson-Marion-Chase- Including the cities of Salina, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, and Strong City 254 PM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions at times. Additional snowfall less than an inch. Reduced visibilities from blowing snow. Wind gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Mcpherson, Saline. Marion, Chase counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. 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. && $$ KSZ068>072-083-260000- /O.CON.KICT.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-181126T0000Z/ Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Sedgwick- Including the cities of Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, and Wichita 254 PM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow ending by sunset. Additional snow accumulations around an inch for areas east of the Kansas Turnpike. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Drastically reduced visibilities at times in falling and blowing snow. * WHERE...Harvey, Butler, Greenwood, Woodson, Allen and Sedgwick Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Ketcham
110 WWUS43 KICT 252309 WSWICT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 509 PM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 KSZ049-051>053-260015- /O.CAN.KICT.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-181126T0000Z/ Saline-McPherson-Marion-Chase- Including the cities of Salina, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, and Strong City 509 PM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... Conditions will continue to improve as we move through the early evening hours. $$ KSZ068>072-083-260015- /O.CAN.KICT.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-181126T0000Z/ Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Sedgwick- Including the cities of Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, and Wichita 509 PM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... A few flurries may linger but the threat for accumulation snow has ended.. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wichita, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 3:24 AM CST | Wind Advisory | ICT | Chautauqua, Cowley, Elk, Harper, Labette, Montgomery and 3 more | 14 hr |
| Nov 25, 3:41 AM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | ICT | Allen, Butler, Greenwood, Harvey, Kingman, Reno and 2 more | 13 hr |
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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.