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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Dodge City, KS

March 1, 201915 counties in Kansas

NWS Dodge City, KS issued this winter storm warning at Mar 1, 2019, 3:14 PM CST for 15 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Mar 2, 2019, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 18 hr. 28 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
Mar 1, 2019, 3:14 PM CST (21:14 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 2, 2019, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Mar 3, 2019, 12:00 PM CST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Dodge City, KS

Counties Edwards County, KS, Ellis County, KS, Finney County, KS, Ford County, KS, Gray County, KS, Hamilton County, KS, Hodgeman County, KS, Kearny 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), 53 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:16 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 2, 11:32 PM CSTSNOW 3Syracuse, KS
Mar 3, 1:04 AM CSTSNOW 2.93 Nw Ft. Dodge, KS
Mar 3, 2:46 AM CSTSNOW 2.5Garden City, KS
Mar 3, 4:32 AM CSTSNOW 3.32 E Dodge City, KS
Mar 3, 4:43 AM CSTSNOW 5.5Hays, KSAN ESTIMATED RANGE OF 5 TO 6 WAS REPORTED.
Mar 3, 6:00 AM CSTSNOW 2.51 Nne Plymell, KS
Mar 3, 6:00 AM CSTSNOW 31 Nnw Kalvesta, KS
Mar 3, 6:00 AM CSTSNOW 31 Sw Gray, KS
Mar 3, 6:00 AM CSTSNOW 34 Se Dighton, KSREPORT WAS FROM SOCIAL MEDIA. SNOWFALL LAST NIGHT RANGED FROM 2 TO 3 INCHES.
Mar 3, 6:00 AM CSTSNOW 37 N Copeland, KSCORRECTS PREVIOUS SNOW REPORT FROM 7 N COPELAND. SNOWFALL RANGED FROM 2 TO 3 INCHES.
Mar 3, 6:00 AM CSTSNOW 3.5Garden City, KS
Mar 3, 6:00 AM CSTSNOW 4Ingalls, KSTHIS REPORT WAS RECEIVED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA.
Mar 3, 6:00 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 6Larned, KSCORRECTS PREVIOUS HEAVY SNOW REPORT FROM LARNED. THE REPORT FROM FACEBOOK INCLUDED A PICTURE OF A RULER IN THE SNOW.
Mar 3, 6:00 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 6Larned, KSTHE REPORT FROM FACEBOOK INCLUDED A PICTURE OF A RULER IN THE SNOW.
Mar 3, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 25 Se Copeland, KS
Mar 3, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 32 Ssw Zenith, KS
Mar 3, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 3.25 N Ash Valley, KS
Mar 3, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.24 Sw Dodge City, KS
Mar 3, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.72 N Dodge City, KS
Mar 3, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.72 Nnw Dodge City, KS
Mar 3, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 5Hays, KS
Mar 3, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 6Dighton, KSREPORT RECEIVED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA. SNOWFALL RANGED FROM 5 TO 6 INCHES.
Mar 3, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 6Ness City, KS
Mar 3, 7:30 AM CSTSNOW 4.58 N Jetmore, KS
Mar 3, 7:30 AM CSTSNOW 5Rush Center, KS
Mar 3, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 3.511 Se Beeler, KS
Mar 3, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.31 Wnw Dodge City, KS
Mar 3, 8:30 AM CSTSNOW 43 N Antonino, 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, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 53 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 12:00Z on 2019-03-01Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2019-03-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 159 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
1726 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
49 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
159 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
152 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

072 
WWUS43 KDDC 012114
WSWDDC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
314 PM CST Fri Mar 1 2019

...Snow and Bitterly Cold Temperatures on the Way...

KSZ030-031-043>046-063>066-077>079-020515-
/O.UPG.KDDC.WS.A.0002.190303T0000Z-190303T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KDDC.WS.W.0002.190303T0000Z-190303T1800Z/
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
314 PM CST Fri Mar 1 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO NOON CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Light freezing drizzle and flurries Saturday afternoon
  are expected to change to all snow Saturday evening, with total
  snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. North winds at 20 to 30
  mph, along with gusts as high as 35 mph, will cause blowing and
  drifting of snow and reduced visibilities under a quarter of a
  mile at times. Bitterly cold air along with the wind will result
  in dangerous wind chills as low as -20. Any freezing drizzle
  that develops ahead of the snow could cause slick spots Saturday
  afternoon.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to noon CST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills
  as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin 
  in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ062-020515-
/O.NEW.KDDC.WS.W.0002.190303T0000Z-190303T1800Z/
Kearny-
Including the cities of Lakin and Deerfield
314 PM CST Fri Mar 1 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO NOON CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow is expected with total snow accumulations of 3 to 6
  inches. North winds at 20 to 30 mph, along with gusts as high as
  35 mph, will cause blowing and drifting of snow and reduced
  visibilities under a quarter of a mile at times. Bitterly cold
  air along with the wind will result in dangerous wind chills as
  low as -20. Any freezing drizzle that develops ahead of the 
  snow could cause slick spots Saturday afternoon.

* WHERE...Kearny County.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to noon CST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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>076-084>088-020515-
/O.EXA.KDDC.WS.A.0002.190303T0000Z-190303T1800Z/
Hamilton-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark-
Including the cities of Syracuse, Johnson City, Ulysses, 
Sublette, Satanta, Elkhart, Hugoton, Liberal, Meade, Plains City,
Fowler, Ashland, and Minneola
314 PM CST Fri Mar 1 2019 /214 PM MST Fri Mar 1 2019/

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

* WHAT...Snow is expected with total snow accumulations of 2 to 4
  inches. Winds 20 to 35 mph, along with gusts as high as 35 mph,
  will cause blowing and drifting of snow and reduced visibilities
  under a quarter of a mile at times. Bitterly cold air along 
  with the wind will result in dangerous wind chills as low as 
  -15.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Kansas.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on hazardous road conditions. Blowing
  and drifting snow will likely occur on 20 to 30 mph north winds.
  This will reduce visibility to one half of a mile or less at 
  times. Also, temperatures will be falling into the single digits
  which will lead to dangerous wind chill values to around 15 
  below zero. All of these elements combined are likely to lead to
  a high impact event.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts. 

&&

$$

KSZ080-081-089-090-020515-
/O.CON.KDDC.WS.A.0002.190303T0000Z-190303T1800Z/
Kiowa-Pratt-Comanche-Barber-
Including the cities of Greensburg, Haviland, Pratt, Coldwater, 
Lake Coldwater, Protection, Medicine Lodge, and Kiowa
314 PM CST Fri Mar 1 2019

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

* WHAT...Snow is expected with total snow accumulations of 2 to 4
  inches. Winds 20 to 30 mph, along with gusts as high as 35 mph,
  will cause blowing and drifting of snow and reduced visibilities
  under a half of a mile at times. Bitterly cold air along with 
  the wind will result in dangerous wind chills as low as 
  -15.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on hazardous road conditions. Light to
  moderate blowing and drifting snow will likely occur on 20 to 30
  mph north winds. This will reduce visibility to a half of a mile
  or less at times. Also, temperatures will be falling into the
  single digits, which will lead to dangerous wind chill values around
  15 below zero. All of these elements combined are likely to 
  lead to a high impact event.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts. 

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
850 
WWUS43 KDDC 020304
WSWDDC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
904 PM CST Fri Mar 1 2019

...Snow and Bitterly Cold Temperatures on the Way...

KSZ061-021815-
/O.UPG.KDDC.WS.A.0002.190303T0000Z-190303T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KDDC.WS.W.0002.190303T0000Z-190303T1800Z/
Hamilton-
Including the city of Syracuse
804 PM MST Fri Mar 1 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SATURDAY TO 11 AM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Light freezing drizzle and flurries Saturday afternoon
  are expected to change to all snow Saturday evening, with total
  snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. North winds at 20 to 30
  mph, along with gusts as high as 35 mph, will cause blowing and
  drifting of snow and reduced visibilities under a quarter of a
  mile at times. Bitterly cold air along with the wind will result
  in dangerous wind chills as low as 15 below. Any freezing 
  drizzle that develops ahead of the snow could cause slick spots 
  Saturday afternoon.

* WHERE...Hamilton County.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Saturday to 11 AM MST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills
  as low as 15 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin 
  in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ030-031-043>046-062>066-077>079-021815-
/O.CON.KDDC.WS.W.0002.190303T0000Z-190303T1800Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-Pawnee-
Stafford-Gray-Ford-Edwards-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pheifer, Hays, Scott City, 
Scott State Lake, Dighton, Ness City, La Crosse, Lakin, 
Deerfield, Garden City, Jetmore, Hanston, Larned, St. John, 
Stafford, Macksville, Cimarron, Montezuma, Dodge City, Kinsley, 
and Lewis
904 PM CST Fri Mar 1 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO
NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Light freezing drizzle and flurries Saturday afternoon
  are expected to change to all snow Saturday evening, with total
  snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. North winds at 20 to 30
  mph, along with gusts as high as 35 mph, will cause blowing and
  drifting of snow and reduced visibilities under a quarter of a
  mile at times. Bitterly cold air along with the wind will result
  in dangerous wind chills as low as 20 below. Any freezing 
  drizzle that develops ahead of the snow could cause slick spots 
  Saturday afternoon.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to noon CST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ074>076-080-081-084>090-021815-
/O.UPG.KDDC.WS.A.0002.190303T0000Z-190303T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KDDC.WW.Y.0014.190303T0000Z-190303T1800Z/
Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Kiowa-Pratt-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-
Clark-Comanche-Barber-
Including the cities of Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, Satanta,
Greensburg, Haviland, Pratt, Elkhart, Hugoton, Liberal, Meade, 
Plains City, Fowler, Ashland, Minneola, Coldwater, 
Lake Coldwater, Protection, Medicine Lodge, and Kiowa
904 PM CST Fri Mar 1 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO NOON
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches
  expected. Bitterly cold air along with the wind will result in
  dangerous wind chills as low as 15 below. 

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to noon CST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills
  as low as 15 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin 
  in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$
961 
WWUS43 KDDC 021715
WSWDDC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1115 AM CST Sat Mar 2 2019

...Snow and Bitterly Cold Temperatures on the Way...

KSZ030-031-043>046-061>066-077>079-031800-
/O.CON.KDDC.WS.W.0002.190303T0000Z-190303T1800Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Pawnee-Stafford-Gray-Ford-Edwards-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pheifer, Hays, Scott City, 
Scott State Lake, Dighton, Ness City, La Crosse, Syracuse, Lakin,
Deerfield, Garden City, Jetmore, Hanston, Larned, St. John, 
Stafford, Macksville, Cimarron, Montezuma, Dodge City, Kinsley, 
and Lewis
1115 AM CST Sat Mar 2 2019 /1015 AM MST Sat Mar 2 2019/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM
MST/ THIS EVENING TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Light freezing drizzle and flurries Saturday afternoon 
  are expected to change to all snow Saturday evening, with 
  total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. North winds at 20 
  to 30 mph, along with gusts as high as 35 mph, will cause 
  blowing and drifting of snow and reduced visibilities under a 
  quarter of a mile at times. Bitterly cold air along with the 
  wind will result in dangerous wind chills as low as 20 below. 
  Any freezing drizzle that develops ahead of the snow could 
  cause slick spots Saturday afternoon.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to noon CST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ074>076-080-081-084>090-031800-
/O.CON.KDDC.WW.Y.0014.190303T0000Z-190303T1800Z/
Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Kiowa-Pratt-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-
Clark-Comanche-Barber-
Including the cities of Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, Satanta,
Greensburg, Haviland, Pratt, Elkhart, Hugoton, Liberal, Meade, 
Plains City, Fowler, Ashland, Minneola, Coldwater, 
Lake Coldwater, Protection, Medicine Lodge, and Kiowa
1115 AM CST Sat Mar 2 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches expected. Bitterly cold air along with the wind will 
  result in dangerous wind chills as low as 15 below.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to noon CST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 15 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$
853 
WWUS43 KDDC 022130
WSWDDC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
330 PM CST Sat Mar 2 2019

...Snow and Bitterly Cold Temperatures on the Way...

KSZ030-031-043>046-061>065-077>079-031800-
/O.NEW.KDDC.WC.Y.0001.190303T1800Z-190304T1500Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.WS.W.0002.190303T0000Z-190303T1800Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Pawnee-Gray-Ford-Edwards-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pheifer, Hays, 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
330 PM CST Sat Mar 2 2019 /230 PM MST Sat Mar 2 2019/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM
MST/ SUNDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM MST/ SUNDAY
TO 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and very cold wind chills expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches expected. Winds gusting as 
  high as 35 mph. Wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until noon CST /11 AM 
  MST/ Sunday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from noon CST /11 AM 
  MST/ Sunday to 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind 
  chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 
  30 minutes.

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. 

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves. 

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

&&

$$

KSZ066-031800-
/O.CON.KDDC.WS.W.0002.190303T0000Z-190303T1800Z/
Stafford-
Including the cities of St. John, Stafford, and Macksville
330 PM CST Sat Mar 2 2019

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

* WHAT...Light freezing drizzle and flurries Saturday afternoon 
  are expected to change to all snow Saturday evening, with 
  total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. North winds at 20 
  to 30 mph, along with gusts as high as 35 mph, will cause 
  blowing and drifting of snow and reduced visibilities under a 
  quarter of a mile at times. Bitterly cold air along with the 
  wind will result in dangerous wind chills as low as 20 below. 
  Any freezing drizzle that develops ahead of the snow could 
  cause slick spots Saturday afternoon.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to noon CST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ074>076-080-081-084>090-031800-
/O.CON.KDDC.WW.Y.0014.190303T0000Z-190303T1800Z/
Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Kiowa-Pratt-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-
Clark-Comanche-Barber-
Including the cities of Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, Satanta,
Greensburg, Haviland, Pratt, Elkhart, Hugoton, Liberal, Meade, 
Plains City, Fowler, Ashland, Minneola, Coldwater, 
Lake Coldwater, Protection, Medicine Lodge, and Kiowa
330 PM CST Sat Mar 2 2019

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches expected. Bitterly cold air along with the wind will 
  result in dangerous wind chills as low as 15 below.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to noon CST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 15 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$
032 
WWUS43 KDDC 030923
WSWDDC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
323 AM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

...Snow continuing this morning...

KSZ030-031-043>046-061>065-077>079-031730-
/O.CON.KDDC.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190303T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.WC.Y.0001.190303T1800Z-190304T1500Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Pawnee-Gray-Ford-Edwards-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pheifer, Hays, 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 Mar 3 2019 /223 AM MST Sun Mar 3 2019/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM
MST/ TODAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM
MST/ TODAY TO 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Additional light snow accumulations around an inch with
  continued blowing and drifting. Total snow accumulations of 4 
  to 6 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Wind 
  chills as low as 20 below zero expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until noon CST /11 AM 
  MST/ Sunday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from noon CST /11 AM 
  MST/ Sunday to 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind 
  chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 
  30 minutes.

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. 

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves. 

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

&&

$$

KSZ066-031730-
/O.CON.KDDC.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190303T1800Z/
Stafford-
Including the cities of St. John, Stafford, and Macksville
323 AM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

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

* WHAT...Additional light snow accumulations of around and inch or
  two, with total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. North winds
  at 20 to 30 mph, along with gusts as high as 35 mph, will cause
  blowing and drifting of snow and reduced visibilities under a
  quarter of a mile at times. Bitterly cold air along with the
  wind will result in dangerous wind chills as low as 20 below. 

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

* WHEN...Through noon Today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ074>076-080-081-084>090-031730-
/O.CON.KDDC.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-190303T1800Z/
Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Kiowa-Pratt-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-
Clark-Comanche-Barber-
Including the cities of Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, Satanta,
Greensburg, Haviland, Pratt, Elkhart, Hugoton, Liberal, Meade, 
Plains City, Fowler, Ashland, Minneola, Coldwater, 
Lake Coldwater, Protection, Medicine Lodge, and Kiowa
323 AM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches expected. Bitterly cold air along with the wind will 
  result in dangerous wind chills as low as 15 below.

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

* WHEN...Through to noon CST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$
520 
WWUS43 KDDC 031624
WSWDDC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1024 AM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

...Blowing Snow and Bitterly Cold Temperatures Continue...

KSZ030-031-043>046-061>065-077>079-040300-
/O.CON.KDDC.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190303T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.WC.Y.0001.190303T1800Z-190304T1500Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Pawnee-Gray-Ford-Edwards-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pheifer, Hays, 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
1024 AM CST Sun Mar 3 2019 /924 AM MST Sun Mar 3 2019/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM
MST/ TODAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST /8 AM
MST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow coming to an end but with blowing and drifting snow
  still ongoing. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Wind chills as 
  low as 20 below zero expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until noon CST /11 AM 
  MST/ Sunday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from noon CST /11 AM 
  MST/ Sunday to 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind 
  chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 
  30 minutes.

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.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

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

&&

$$

KSZ066-031800-
/O.CON.KDDC.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190303T1800Z/
Stafford-
Including the cities of St. John, Stafford, and Macksville
1024 AM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

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

* WHAT...Snow coming to an end but with blowing and drifting snow
  still ongoing. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Wind chills as
  low as 20 below zero expected.

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

* WHEN...Through noon Today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ074>076-080-081-084>090-031800-
/O.CON.KDDC.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-190303T1800Z/
Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Kiowa-Pratt-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-
Clark-Comanche-Barber-
Including the cities of Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, Satanta,
Greensburg, Haviland, Pratt, Elkhart, Hugoton, Liberal, Meade, 
Plains City, Fowler, Ashland, Minneola, Coldwater, 
Lake Coldwater, Protection, Medicine Lodge, and Kiowa
1024 AM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

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

* WHAT...Snow coming to an end but with blowing and drifting snow
  still ongoing. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Wind chills as
  low as 15 below zero expected.

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

* WHEN...Through to noon CST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$
243 
WWUS43 KDDC 031819
WSWDDC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1219 PM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

...Bitterly Cold Temperatures Continue...

KSZ030-031-043>046-061>065-077>079-041500-
/O.EXP.KDDC.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190303T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190304T1500Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Pawnee-Gray-Ford-Edwards-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pheifer, Hays, 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
1219 PM CST Sun Mar 3 2019 /1119 AM MST Sun Mar 3 2019/

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST /8 AM
MST/ MONDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 20 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until noon CST /11 AM 
  MST/ Sunday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from noon CST /11 AM 
  MST/ Sunday to 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves. 

&&

$$

KSZ066-031930-
/O.EXP.KDDC.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190303T1800Z/
Stafford-
Including the cities of St. John, Stafford, and Macksville
1219 PM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...


$$

KSZ074>076-080-081-084>090-031930-
/O.EXP.KDDC.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-190303T1800Z/
Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Kiowa-Pratt-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-
Clark-Comanche-Barber-
Including the cities of Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, Satanta,
Greensburg, Haviland, Pratt, Elkhart, Hugoton, Liberal, Meade, 
Plains City, Fowler, Ashland, Minneola, Coldwater, 
Lake Coldwater, Protection, Medicine Lodge, and Kiowa
1219 PM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...


$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 1, 4:00 AM CSTWinter Storm WatchDDCBarber, Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Ellis, Finney and 20 more17 hr

Nearby

Winter Storm Warnings in Kansas, 2019Every winter storm warning in 2019

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.