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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Wichita, KS

February 19, 20199 counties in Kansas

NWS Wichita, KS issued this winter storm warning at Feb 19, 2019, 3:17 PM CST for 9 counties in Kansas. It was in force for 14 hr. 35 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
Feb 19, 2019, 3:17 PM CST (21:17 UTC)
Expired
Feb 20, 2019, 5:23 AM CST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Wichita, KS

Counties Barton County, KS, Ellsworth County, KS, Kingman County, KS, Lincoln County, KS, McPherson County, KS, Reno County, KS, Rice County, KS, Russell County, KS, Saline County, KS

The radar

The Wichita radar (KICT), 111 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:19 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
Feb 19, 3:30 PM CSTSNOW 5Kingman, KS
Feb 19, 3:31 PM CSTSNOW 22 N Hutchinson, KS
Feb 19, 3:53 PM CSTSNOW 41 N Waterloo, KS
Feb 19, 4:00 PM CSTSNOW 7.58 S Kingman, KS
Feb 19, 4:06 PM CSTSNOW 4.8Hutchinson, KSPICTURE SENT VIA TWITTER OF JUST UNDER FIVE INCHES OF SNOW THUS FAR.
Feb 19, 4:12 PM CSTSNOW 3Hutchinson, KS3 INCHES MEASURED IN NORTH HUTCHINSON. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 19, 4:18 PM CSTSNOW 4Hutchinson, KS4 INCHES MEASURED IN NORTHEAST HUTCH. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 19, 4:48 PM CSTSNOW 6Kingman, KS
Feb 19, 5:02 PM CSTSNOW 5Hutchinson, KS
Feb 19, 5:05 PM CSTSNOW 73 Ne Murdock, KS
Feb 19, 5:06 PM CSTSNOW 7.52 Sse Willowdale, KS
Feb 19, 5:10 PM CSTSNOW 2Mcpherson, KSREPORT CAME IN VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 19, 5:11 PM CSTSNOW 4.5Sylvia, KS
Feb 19, 5:41 PM CSTSNOW 43 W Inman, KSPUBLIC REPORT RELAYED VIA A FAMILY REPORT FROM AN NWS EMPLOYEE OF 4 INCHES OF SNOW.
Feb 19, 5:47 PM CSTSNOW 5.5Hutchinson, KS
Feb 19, 5:50 PM CSTSNOW 6.5Hutchinson, KSPICTURE SENT VIA TWITTER OF 6.5 INCHES THUS FAR.
Feb 19, 5:50 PM CSTSNOW 108 S Kingman, KSREPORT FROM FAMILY MEMBER OF NWS EMPLOYEE OF 10 INCHES OF SNOW THUS FAR.
Feb 19, 6:05 PM CSTSNOW 6Sterling, KS
Feb 19, 6:53 PM CSTSNOW 8.2Kingman, KS
Feb 19, 6:55 PM CSTSNOW 5.53 W Inman, KS
Feb 19, 6:56 PM CSTSNOW 9Kingman, KSREPORT CAME IN VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 19, 7:02 PM CSTSNOW 7.5Norwich, KSREPORT CAME IN VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 19, 7:07 PM CSTSNOW 5Lyons, KSREPORT CAME IN VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 19, 7:11 PM CSTSNOW 3Salina, KSREPORT CAME IN VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 19, 7:24 PM CSTSNOW 3Mcpherson, KSREPORT CAME IN VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 19, 8:04 PM CSTSNOW 2.5Russell, KS
Feb 19, 8:05 PM CSTSNOW 1Great Bend, KS
Feb 19, 8:08 PM CSTSNOW 1.5Lincoln, KS
Feb 19, 8:11 PM CSTSNOW 6.53 N Nashville, KS
Feb 19, 8:33 PM CSTSNOW 4.5Ellsworth, KSREPORT CAME IN VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 19, 8:35 PM CSTSNOW 5Plevna, KSREPORT CAME IN VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 19, 8:44 PM CSTSNOW 22 S Salina, KS
Feb 19, 9:10 PM CSTSNOW 7Cunningham, KSREPORT CAME IN VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 19, 11:51 PM CSTSNOW 6Inman, KSREPORT CAME IN VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 20, 4:24 AM CSTSNOW 4Salina, KSMEASURED AT KSAL.

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, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 169 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 2019-02-19Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Dodge City, at 12:00Z on 2019-02-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 396 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156175Sfc1 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
601 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
84 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
396 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
476 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

810 
WWUS43 KICT 192117
WSWICT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
317 PM CST Tue Feb 19 2019

...Snow and wintry mix this evening and tonight...

KSZ032-033-047>051-067-082-201130-
/O.UPG.KICT.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-190220T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KICT.WS.W.0002.190219T2117Z-190220T1200Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Reno-
Kingman-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, 
McPherson, Hutchinson, and Kingman
317 PM CST Tue Feb 19 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow, heavy at times this evening. Total snow
  accumulations around 6 inches with ice accumulations of a light
  glaze.

* WHERE...Portions of Central and South Central Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday.

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

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.

&&

$$

KSZ052-053-068-069-083-091-092-201130-
/O.CON.KICT.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-190220T1200Z/
Marion-Chase-Harvey-Butler-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-
Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, 
Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, 
Andover, Rose Hill, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, 
Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, and Wellington
317 PM CST Tue Feb 19 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow, with a wintry mix of sleet or light freezing rain
  before ending. Snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. A light 
  glaze of ice accumulations are also possible.

* WHERE...Central and south central Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on snow covered roads and slick road 
  conditions. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the 
  evening commute. Winds below 10 mph will not lead to 
  significant drifting.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
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>072-093>096-098>100-201130-
/O.CON.KICT.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-190220T1200Z/
Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-
Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, 
Humboldt, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, 
Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, 
Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons
317 PM CST Tue Feb 19 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...A wintry mix of snow and light freezing rain and freezing
  drizzle. Snowfall accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. A light glaze
  of ice will also be possible.

* WHERE...Southeast Kansas.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on snow covered roads and slick road 
  conditions during the evening. The hazardous conditions will 
  likely impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
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
443 
WWUS43 KICT 200003
WSWICT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
603 PM CST Tue Feb 19 2019

...Snow will continue through the evening...

KSZ032-033-047>051-067-082-201200-
/O.CON.KICT.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190220T1200Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Reno-
Kingman-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, 
McPherson, Hutchinson, and Kingman
603 PM CST Tue Feb 19 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow, heavy at times this evening. Total snow
  accumulations 6 to 10 inches with highest totals across Kingman
  and Reno counties.

* WHERE...Portions of Central and South Central Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road
  conditions.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ052-053-068-069-083-091-092-201200-
/O.CON.KICT.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-190220T1200Z/
Marion-Chase-Harvey-Butler-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-
Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, 
Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, 
Andover, Rose Hill, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, 
Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, and Wellington
603 PM CST Tue Feb 19 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow, with a wintry mix of sleet or light freezing
  drizzle before ending. Snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. A 
  light glaze of ice accumulations are also possible.

* WHERE...Central and south central Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on snow covered roads and slick road
  conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
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>072-093>096-098>100-201200-
/O.CON.KICT.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-190220T1200Z/
Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-
Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, 
Humboldt, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, 
Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, 
Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons
603 PM CST Tue Feb 19 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...A wintry mix of snow and light freezing rain and 
  freezing drizzle. Snowfall accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. A 
  light glaze of ice will also be possible.

* WHERE...Southeast Kansas.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on snow covered roads and slick road 
  conditions during the evening. The hazardous conditions will 
  likely impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
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.

&&

$$

KED
539 
WWUS43 KICT 200310
WSWICT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
910 PM CST Tue Feb 19 2019

...Some very light snow and freezing drizzle will linger tonight...

KSZ032-033-047-201200-
/O.CAN.KICT.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190220T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KICT.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-190220T1200Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
and Great Bend
910 PM CST Tue Feb 19 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Occasional light snow. Additional snow accumulations of
  around one inch.

* WHERE...Russell, Lincoln and Barton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on snow covered roads and slick road 
  conditions.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ048>051-067-082-201200-
/O.CON.KICT.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190220T1200Z/
Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Reno-Kingman-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, 
Sterling, McPherson, Hutchinson, and Kingman
910 PM CST Tue Feb 19 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Occasional light snow. Additional accumulations an inch
  or less. Storm total snow accumulations ranging from 6 to 10
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of Central and South Central Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road 
  conditions.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ052-053-068-069-083-091-092-201200-
/O.CON.KICT.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-190220T1200Z/
Marion-Chase-Harvey-Butler-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-
Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, 
Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, 
Andover, Rose Hill, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, 
Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, and Wellington
910 PM CST Tue Feb 19 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Occasional light snow, possibly mixed with freezing
  drizzle. Additional snow accumulations an inch or less. A light
  glaze of ice accumulation is possible.

* WHERE...Central and south central Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on snow covered roads and slick road 
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
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>072-093>096-098>100-201200-
/O.CON.KICT.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-190220T1200Z/
Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-
Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, 
Humboldt, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, 
Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, 
Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons
910 PM CST Tue Feb 19 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...A wintry mix of snow and light freezing rain changing to
  freezing drizzle. Additional snow accumulations an inch or less.
  Ice accumulations less than one-tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Southeast Kansas.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on snow covered roads and slick road 
  conditions during the evening. The hazardous conditions will 
  likely impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
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.

&&

$$
889 
WWUS43 KICT 200952
WSWICT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
352 AM CST Wed Feb 20 2019

...Winter precipitation ending by daybreak...

KSZ048>051-067-082-201200-
/O.CON.KICT.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190220T1200Z/
Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Reno-Kingman-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, 
Sterling, McPherson, Hutchinson, and Kingman
352 AM CST Wed Feb 20 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Light snow ending. Little additional accumulations. 
  Storm total snow accumulations ranging from 6 to 10 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of Central and South Central Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road 
  conditions.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ032-033-047-052-053-068-069-083-091-092-201200-
/O.CON.KICT.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-190220T1200Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Marion-Chase-Harvey-Butler-Sedgwick-Harper-
Sumner-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, 
Strong City, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, 
Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, 
Anthony, Harper, Attica, and Wellington
352 AM CST Wed Feb 20 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Light snow possibly mixed with freezing drizzle ending by
  daybreak. LIttle additional snow or ice accumulations. 

* WHERE...Central and south central Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on snow covered roads and slick road 
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
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>072-093>096-098>100-201200-
/O.CON.KICT.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-190220T1200Z/
Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-
Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, 
Humboldt, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, 
Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, 
Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons
352 AM CST Wed Feb 20 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Wintry mix ending by daybreak. Little additional snow or
  ice accumulations. 

* WHERE...Southeast Kansas.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on snow covered roads and slick road 
  conditions during the evening. The hazardous conditions will 
  likely impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
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
591 
WWUS43 KICT 201123
WSWICT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
523 AM CST Wed Feb 20 2019

...Wintry precipitation diminishing or ending by daybreak...

KSZ048>051-067-082-201230-
/O.CAN.KICT.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190220T1200Z/
Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Reno-Kingman-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, 
Sterling, McPherson, Hutchinson, and Kingman
523 AM CST Wed Feb 20 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snow flurries or patchy freezing drizzle will remain possible for
another hour or two, but hazardous travel conditions will come to
an end. Snow covered roadways may still be possible on lessor
traveled roads where the heavier snowfall occurred.  

$$

KSZ032-033-047-052-053-068>072-083-091>096-098>100-201230-
/O.CAN.KICT.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-190220T1200Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Marion-Chase-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-
Woodson-Allen-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-
Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, 
Strong City, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, 
Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Derby, Haysville, 
Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, 
Attica, Wellington, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, 
Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale,
Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons
523 AM CST Wed Feb 20 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snow flurries or patchy freezing drizzle will remain possible for
another hour or two. But hazardous travel and any additional snow
or ice accumulations have ended. 

$$

Ketcham

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Wichita, KS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Feb 19, 11:42 AM CST, 3 hours 35 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 19, 11:42 AM CST, 3 hours 35 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1142 AM CST Tue Feb 19 2019

...Updated for Aviation Discussion...

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Thursday night)
Issued at 300 AM CST Tue Feb 19 2019

Shallow cold air remains in place across most of KS early today. The
main forecast challenge today will mainly be the warm advection snow
event across most of the forecast, but some concern about temps
climbing just above freezing in SE KS, cutting into snow totals.

Model solutions continue to suggest that mid level lift associated
with the right rear quad of the upper jet will increase the "warm
advection" for the daytime hours today. This warm advection, over
the top of the shallow cold air, will lead to increasing mid level
level moisture across the southern plains by late this morning, with
this moisture moving north into KS by midday. The combination of the
lift and moisture will lead to a widespread precipitation chance for
late this afternoon through tonight.  Latest bufkit forecast
soundings suggest an ALL snow event for areas west of the KS
Turnpike, with possibly some freezing drizzle on the tail end of the
event as cloud ice is lost.  So mainly worried about snow
accumulation amounts for this area.  The bigger challenge will be
for areas east of the KS Turnpike and especially over SE KS, where
the warm advection may lead to surface temps climbing just above
freezing, before precip begins this afternoon.  Latest RAP and some
of the other hi-rez models suggest surface temps could climb into
the middle-upper 30s!! Which would lead to the precip initially
starting out as either rain or a rain/snow mix. Went with some of
the colder short range model solutions, but even then, temps may
climb above freezing for a few hours in SE KS. Either solution will
certainly cut down on snow totals. So have segmented the Winter
Weather advisory to show the lessor snow amounts expected in SE KS
and the Flint Hills with this in mind.  Think SE KS will eventually
see wet bulb temps dropping back towards freezing this evening, and
turn over to all snow.

For the rest of the forecast area (west of the Turnpike) the main
message for the event will be snow and snow amounts. Current model
projections suggest snow will begin a little later than previously
thought, sometime during the afternoon hours, with potentially a few
hours of moderate snow during the very late afternoon into the
evening hours. This will certainly impact the evening rush hour.
Latest model trends suggest lift will strong enough to lead to the
higher snow totals that we previously advertised. Think most areas
will see a solid widespread 3 to 5 inches, as lack of any
frontogenetic banding will limit the higher amounts.  Could see a
few areas north and northeast of Wichita see amounts approaching 4-6
inches. As mentioned earlier, towards the end of the event by very
late this evening, low level moisture remains high, but cloud ice
will be lost, so could see some patchy freezing drizzle before the
precip winds down late tonight.

Most of the precip will come to end by early Wed morning, with weak
downslope flow in its wake.  This will lead to max temps a little
warmer on Wed, leading to alot of the newly falling snow melting or
a slushy Wed afternoon.

Ketcham

.LONG TERM...(Friday through Monday)
Issued at 300 AM CST Tue Feb 19 2019

A gradual warming trend will be on tap for the end of the week, with
SW flow aloft leading to gradual warm advection for most locations.
This warm advection will lead to increasing chances for
precipitation for Fri through the weekend.  The shallow cold air
will be a little tricky on precip type for Friday, especially for
central KS, but as the warm advection increases, think most of the
precip will changeover to rain.  Will leave a wintry mix mention
across central KS for now.

A fairly dynamic system looks to move out of the southern Rockies
for Sat and Sat night.  this system is expected to move out of the
southern Rockies and then NE across KS, with lots of warm moist air
ahead of it.  Latest medium models even suggest surface dewpoints
may climb into the 50s, which will lead to increasing chances of
showers and even a few thunderstorms.  Gonna have to keep an eye on
this system, as latest model runs pull some cold air into central KS
for Sat night, which may lead to fairly dynamic winter storm for the
northern half of KS for Sat night.  Stay tuned.

Ketcham

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Wednesday afternoon)
Issued at 1136 AM CST Tue Feb 19 2019

An approaching storm system will bring increasing large-scale
forcing for ascent and lowering ceilings as we move through the
afternoon hours. Initially, dry air in the H7-H8 layer will allow
any light precipitation to sublimate before becoming saturated by
around 20Z or shortly thereafter. Reduced flight categories (IFR
and LIFR) are likely by late afternoon and continuing through the
evening and overnight hours with widespread light snow and
perhaps some light freezing rain mixed in at times as the ice
producing layer becomes more questionable as we move through the
overnight and early morning hours. Locations across southeast KS
have the best chance for some icing although surface temperatures
may remain near freezing, limiting impacts on the surface.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 300 AM CST Tue Feb 19 2019

Continued below normal temperatures and increasing chances
for snow today into the weekend will keep the fire weather concerns
very low for most of the week.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Wichita-KICT    30  22  37  19 / 100 100  10   0
Hutchinson      29  19  36  18 / 100 100  10   0
Newton          30  21  34  19 /  90 100  10   0
ElDorado        32  24  36  20 /  90 100  10   0
Winfield-KWLD   32  24  37  20 / 100 100  10   0
Russell         24  14  34  16 /  90 100  10   0
Great Bend      25  14  35  17 /  90 100  10   0
Salina          27  19  34  16 /  90 100  10   0
McPherson       27  18  34  17 /  90 100  10   0
Coffeyville     37  29  40  24 / 100 100  10   0
Chanute         35  28  38  21 /  90 100  10   0
Iola            34  27  37  20 /  90 100  10   0
Parsons-KPPF    37  29  39  23 /  90 100  10   0

&&

.ICT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Weather Advisory until 6 AM CST Wednesday for KSZ032-033-
047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100.

&&

SHORT TERM...Ketcham
LONG TERM...Ketcham
AVIATION...MWM
FIRE WEATHER...Ketcham
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 19, 5:20 AM CST, 9 hours 57 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wichita KS
520 AM CST Tue Feb 19 2019

KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-201130-
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Chase-
Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-
Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
520 AM CST Tue Feb 19 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Central Kansas,
South Central Kansas and Southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Widespread light to moderate snow is expected to spread
northeast across the region this afternoon through tonight. Snowfall
accumulations of three to five inches are possible west of the
Kansas Turnpike with some locally higher amounts in central Kansas.

A rain and snow mix may limit accumulations across southeast Kansas
to 1 to 3 inches. Furthermore, the snow could mix with and
eventually change to patchy freezing drizzle by late this evening.
See the latest Winter Weather Advisory for more information.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Another round of wintry weather is possible Saturday through
Saturday night. Considerable uncertainty exists surrounding this
period so stay tuned.

There is chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms for south
central and southeast Kansas on Saturday night. Some small hail may
be possible with a stronger storm.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated today or tonight, but snowfall
reports would be greatly appreciated this evening.

&&

For a graphical version of this information, see our webpage at:
http://weather.gov/wichita/hwo/

Ketcham

In the hours before

Local storm report, Feb 19, 2:07 PM CST, 1 hour 10 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
207 PM CST TUE FEB 19 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0200 PM     SNOW             KINGMAN                 37.65N 98.11W
02/19/2019  M1.2 INCH        KINGMAN            KS   CO-OP OBSERVER

&&

MWM
Local storm report, Feb 19, 3:02 PM CST, 15 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
302 PM CST TUE FEB 19 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0300 PM     SNOW             KINGMAN                 37.65N 98.11W
02/19/2019  M4.0 INCH        KINGMAN            KS   CO-OP OBSERVER

            2.8 INCHES IN THE LAST HOUR

&&

MWM
Local storm report, Feb 19, 3:06 PM CST, 11 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
306 PM CST TUE FEB 19 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0306 PM     SNOW             HARPER                  37.29N 98.03W
02/19/2019  E3.0 INCH        HARPER             KS   TRAINED SPOTTER

&&

MWM

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 19, 4:22 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementICTHarvey, Reno, Sedgwick38 min
Feb 19, 5:45 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementICTButler, Chase, Chautauqua, Cowley, Elk, Harvey and 2 more45 min

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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.