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Winter Storm Warning 5, NWS Wichita, KS

February 25, 20206 counties in Kansas

NWS Wichita, KS issued this winter storm warning at Feb 25, 2020, 7:28 AM CST for 6 counties in Kansas. It was in force for 11 hr. 29 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 25, 2020, 7:28 AM CST (13:28 UTC)
Expired
Feb 25, 2020, 6:00 PM CST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Wichita, KS

Counties Chase County, KS, Ellsworth County, KS, Lincoln County, KS, Marion County, KS, McPherson County, KS, Saline County, KS

The radar

The Wichita radar (KICT), 105 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:29 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 25, 7:30 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 47 Ssw Westfall, KS4 INCHES ELEVATED SFC, 2 INCH GRASSY SFCS.
Feb 25, 7:43 AM CSTSNOW 0Brookville, KSVISIBILITY 1/4 TO 1/8 MILE AND HEAVY SNOW NEAR BROOKVILLE NORTH TOWARDS I-70. SNOW WAS ACCUMULATING ON ROADWAYS.
Feb 25, 7:45 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 06 Sw Westfall, KSJACK-KNIFED SEMI AT I-70 MM227.
Feb 25, 8:03 AM CSTSNOW 0Lindsborg, KSLAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED VERY LOW VISIBILITIES AND HEAVY SNOW WITH BLIZZARD LIKE CONDITIONS.
Feb 25, 8:18 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 03 W Brookville, KSNEAR WHITE OUT CONDITIONS BEING REPORTED WEST OF BROOKVILLE DUE TO VERY HEAVY SNOW.
Feb 25, 8:36 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 51 W Brookville, KSHEAVY SNOW WITH VERY LOW VISIBILITY LESS THAN 200 FEET. ROADS ARE DIFFICULT FOR TRAVEL DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS.
Feb 25, 8:39 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 0Lindsborg, KSLAW ENFORCEMENT WORKING SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF SLIDE OFFS AND WRECKS NEAR MCPHERSON SALINE COUNTY ALONG I-135.
Feb 25, 8:40 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 126 N Sylvan Grove, KS
Feb 25, 8:53 AM CSTSNOW 2Goessel, KSSNOW ACCUMULATING ON THE ROADS AND LOW VISIBILITY DUE TO HEAVY SNOW.
Feb 25, 9:44 AM CSTSNOW 02 S Lindsborg, KS*** 1 FATAL, 2 INJ *** A MULTI CAR ACCIDENT HAS BEEN REPORTED SOUTH OF LINDSBORG ON 14TH AVE. ONE PERSON HAD FATAL INJURIES. TWO OTHER CHILDREN OCCUPANTS HAD SERIOUS INJURIES.
Feb 25, 9:44 AM CSTSNOW 02 S Lindsborg, KS*** 1 FATAL *** A MULTI CAR ACCIDENT HAS BEEN REPORTED SOUTH OF LINDSBORG ON 14TH AVE. ONE PERSON HAD FATAL INJURIES.
Feb 25, 9:46 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 03 Ssw Lehigh, KSREPORTED 3 VEHICLE SLIDE OFFS ON K-15 WEST OF HILLSBORO.
Feb 25, 9:49 AM CSTSNOW 2.1Goessel, KS
Feb 25, 10:00 AM CSTSNOW 36 Ssw Hillsboro, KS2.5 TO 3 INCHES OF SNOW IN WESTERN PORTIONS OF THE COUNTY. MULTIPLE VEHICLE SLIDE OFFS. NEAR K15 AND 160TH.
Feb 25, 10:12 AM CSTSNOW 22 Nw Goessel, KS
Feb 25, 10:16 AM CSTSNOW 38 Ne Marquette, KS
Feb 25, 10:33 AM CSTSNOW 63 Wsw Lehigh, KS
Feb 25, 12:43 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 11.56 N Sylvan Grove, KS
Feb 25, 12:47 PM CSTSNOW 1Mcpherson, KS
Feb 25, 1:07 PM CSTSNOW 4.7Lindsborg, KSKAKE TV REPORTED THE SNOW DEPTH.
Feb 25, 1:09 PM CSTSNOW 88 Sw Westfall, KS
Feb 25, 1:13 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 6Goessel, KSKAKE NEWS REPORTED 6 INCHES OF SNOW.
Feb 25, 1:15 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 132 E Sylvan Grove, KS
Feb 25, 1:29 PM CSTSNOW 2Hillsboro, KSVIA ONE OF OUR AMATEUR RADIO FOLKS.
Feb 25, 1:37 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 6Lindsborg, KS
Feb 25, 1:50 PM CSTSNOW 2Mcpherson, KS
Feb 25, 1:54 PM CSTSNOW 3Peabody, KS
Feb 25, 1:54 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 9Canton, KS
Feb 25, 2:08 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 91 N Ellsworth, KSREPORT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Topeka, KS (KTOP), launched 12:00Z, 1.5 hours before the alert went out and 173 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, Topeka, KS at 12:00Z on 2020-02-25Temperature 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, Topeka, KS at 12:00Z on 2020-02-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -11 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
875 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
15 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-11 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-17 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

023 
WWUS43 KICT 251328
WSWICT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
728 AM CST Tue Feb 25 2020

Snow showers and wind will reduce visibility with accumulating
snow also impacting travel today.

KSZ033-049-260000-
/O.UPG.KICT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-200226T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KICT.WS.W.0005.200225T1328Z-200226T0000Z/
Lincoln-Saline-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, and Salina
728 AM CST Tue Feb 25 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches possible.
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Lincoln and Saline Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

KSZ032-047-048-050>052-260000-
/O.CON.KICT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-200226T0000Z/
Russell-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice-McPherson-Marion-
Including the cities of Russell, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, 
Lyons, Sterling, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, and Peabody
728 AM CST Tue Feb 25 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow and snow showers. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph resulting in 
  blowing snow and reduced visibility.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the morning and afternoon commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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

&&

$$

KSZ053-067>070-260300-
/O.CON.KICT.WW.Y.0011.200225T1800Z-200226T0300Z/
Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, 
Hutchinson, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, 
Eureka, and Madison
728 AM CST Tue Feb 25 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow showers with reduced visibility. Total snow 
  accumulation to around 1 inch expected with locally higher 
  amounts possible.

* WHERE...Chase, Reno, Harvey, Butler and Greenwood Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the afternoon and evening commute.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
223 
WWUS43 KICT 251411
WSWICT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
811 AM CST Tue Feb 25 2020

Snow showers and wind will reduce visibility with accumulating
snow also impacting travel today.

KSZ048-051-260000-
/O.UPG.KICT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-200226T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KICT.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-200226T0000Z/
Ellsworth-McPherson-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Wilson, and McPherson
811 AM CST Tue Feb 25 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4
  inches. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Ellsworth and McPherson Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Visibilities will be
  reduced to near zero over a short distance. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the morning and afternoon commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to 2 inches an hour are 
  possible in the heavy snow band. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

KSZ033-049-260000-
/O.CON.KICT.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-200226T0000Z/
Lincoln-Saline-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, and Salina
811 AM CST Tue Feb 25 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches 
  possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Lincoln and Saline Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to 2 inches an hour are 
  possible in the heavy snow band. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

KSZ032-047-050-052-260000-
/O.CON.KICT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-200226T0000Z/
Russell-Barton-Rice-Marion-
Including the cities of Russell, Great Bend, Lyons, Sterling, 
Hillsboro, Marion, and Peabody
811 AM CST Tue Feb 25 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow and snow showers. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph resulting in 
  blowing snow and reduced visibility.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the morning and afternoon commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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

&&

$$

KSZ053-067>070-260300-
/O.CON.KICT.WW.Y.0011.200225T1800Z-200226T0300Z/
Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, 
Hutchinson, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, 
Eureka, and Madison
811 AM CST Tue Feb 25 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow showers with reduced visibility. Total snow 
  accumulation to around 1 inch expected with locally higher 
  amounts possible.

* WHERE...Chase, Reno, Harvey, Butler and Greenwood Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the afternoon and evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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

&&

$$

Ketcham
406 
WWUS43 KICT 251529
WSWICT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
929 AM CST Tue Feb 25 2020

Snow showers and wind will reduce visibility with accumulating
snow also impacting travel today.

KSZ052-260000-
/O.UPG.KICT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-200226T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KICT.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-200226T0000Z/
Marion-
Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, and Peabody
929 AM CST Tue Feb 25 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two
  inches. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. 

* WHERE...Marion County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the morning and afternoon commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to 2 inches an hour are 
  possible in the heavy snow band.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

KSZ033-048-049-051-260000-
/O.CON.KICT.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-200226T0000Z/
Lincoln-Ellsworth-Saline-McPherson-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Ellsworth, Wilson,
Salina, and McPherson
929 AM CST Tue Feb 25 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Ellsworth and McPherson Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Visibilities will 
  be reduced to near zero over a short distance. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions will impact the morning and afternoon 
  commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to 2 inches an hour are 
  possible in the heavy snow band.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

KSZ032-047-050-260000-
/O.CON.KICT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-200226T0000Z/
Russell-Barton-Rice-
Including the cities of Russell, Great Bend, Lyons, and Sterling
929 AM CST Tue Feb 25 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow and snow showers. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph resulting in 
  blowing snow and reduced visibility.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the morning and afternoon commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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

&&

$$

KSZ053-067>070-260300-
/O.CON.KICT.WW.Y.0011.200225T1800Z-200226T0300Z/
Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, 
Hutchinson, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, 
Eureka, and Madison
929 AM CST Tue Feb 25 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow showers with reduced visibility. Total snow 
  accumulation to around 1 inch expected with locally higher 
  amounts possible.

* WHERE...Chase, Reno, Harvey, Butler and Greenwood Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the afternoon and evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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

&&

$$

Ketcham
570 
WWUS43 KICT 251649
WSWICT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1049 AM CST Tue Feb 25 2020

Snow showers and wind will reduce visibility with accumulating
snow also impacting travel today.

KSZ053-260300-
/O.UPG.KICT.WW.Y.0011.200225T1800Z-200226T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KICT.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-200226T0000Z/
Chase-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Falls and Strong City
1049 AM CST Tue Feb 25 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4
  inches. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches.  

* WHERE...Chase County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the afternoon and evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to 1 inch an hour are 
  possible in the heavy snow band.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

KSZ033-048-049-051-052-260000-
/O.CON.KICT.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-200226T0000Z/
Lincoln-Ellsworth-Saline-McPherson-Marion-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Ellsworth, Wilson,
Salina, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, and Peabody
1049 AM CST Tue Feb 25 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2
  inches. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Ellsworth and McPherson Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Visibilities will 
  be reduced to near zero over a short distance. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions will impact the morning and afternoon 
  commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to 2 inches an hour are 
  possible in the heavy snow band.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

KSZ067>070-260300-
/O.EXT.KICT.WW.Y.0011.200225T1649Z-200226T0300Z/
Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-
Including the cities of Hutchinson, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, 
Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, and Madison
1049 AM CST Tue Feb 25 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow showers with reduced visibility. Total snow
  accumulation of 1 to 3 inches expected with locally higher 
  amounts possible.

* WHERE...Chase, Reno, Harvey, Butler and Greenwood Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the afternoon and evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to 1 inch an hour are 
  possible in the heavy snow band.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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

&&

$$

KSZ032-047-050-260000-
/O.CON.KICT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-200226T0000Z/
Russell-Barton-Rice-
Including the cities of Russell, Great Bend, Lyons, and Sterling
1049 AM CST Tue Feb 25 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow and snow showers. Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph resulting in 
  blowing snow and reduced visibility.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the morning and afternoon commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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

&&

$$

Ketcham
607 
WWUS43 KICT 252135
WSWICT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
335 PM CST Tue Feb 25 2020

Snow showers and wind will reduce visibility with accumulating
snow also impacting travel today.

KSZ033-048-049-051>053-260000-
/O.CON.KICT.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-200226T0000Z/
Lincoln-Ellsworth-Saline-McPherson-Marion-Chase-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Ellsworth, Wilson,
Salina, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, 
and Strong City
335 PM CST Tue Feb 25 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 1 inch.
  Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as 
  high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Ellsworth and McPherson Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Visibilities will be
  reduced to near zero over a short distance. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the morning and afternoon commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

KSZ067>070-260300-
/O.CON.KICT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-200226T0300Z/
Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-
Including the cities of Hutchinson, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, 
Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, and Madison
335 PM CST Tue Feb 25 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow showers with reduced visibility. Total snow 
  accumulation of 1 to 3 inches expected with locally higher 
  amounts possible.

* WHERE...Chase, Reno, Harvey, Butler and Greenwood Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the afternoon and evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to 1 inch an hour are 
  possible in the heavy snow band.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

KSZ032-047-050-260000-
/O.CON.KICT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-200226T0000Z/
Russell-Barton-Rice-
Including the cities of Russell, Great Bend, Lyons, and Sterling
335 PM CST Tue Feb 25 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow showers. Additional snow accumulations of up to 1
  inch possible. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph resulting in 
  blowing snow and reduced visibility.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the morning and afternoon commute.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

Vaughan
060 
WWUS43 KICT 260000
WSWICT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
600 PM CST Tue Feb 25 2020


KSZ033-048-049-051>053-260200-
/O.EXP.KICT.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-200226T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KICT.WW.Y.0011.200226T0000Z-200226T0200Z/
Lincoln-Ellsworth-Saline-McPherson-Marion-Chase-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Ellsworth, Wilson,
Salina, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, 
and Strong City
600 PM CST Tue Feb 25 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Some lingering light snow showers may bring a dusting to
  less than one inch of additional snow this evening. Winds
  gusting over 30 mph may result in blowing snow and reduced 
  visibility.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

KSZ032-047-050-260200-
/O.EXT.KICT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-200226T0200Z/
Russell-Barton-Rice-
Including the cities of Russell, Great Bend, Lyons, and Sterling
600 PM CST Tue Feb 25 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow showers. Additional snow accumulations of a dusting
  to less than one inch. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph may
  result in blowing snow and reduced visibility.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

KSZ067>070-260300-
/O.CON.KICT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-200226T0300Z/
Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-
Including the cities of Hutchinson, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, 
Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, and Madison
600 PM CST Tue Feb 25 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow showers with reduced visibility. Total snow
  accumulations 1-2 inches with locally higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Chase, Reno, Harvey, Butler and Greenwood Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

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 25, 5:35 AM CST, 1 hour 53 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 25, 5:35 AM CST, 1 hour 53 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wichita KS
535 AM CST Tue Feb 25 2020

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Thursday night)
Issued at 315 AM CST Tue Feb 25 2020

Main concern is the impact from a combination of snow and wind
today into early evening as an upper trof/low digs southward
into Kansas. An area of lift should initially focus in region of
mid-level convergence/frontogenesis this morning across central
Kansas. This in combination with stronger cold advection into the
afternoon will steepen lapse rates which will develop further
south into south central and southeast Kansas. This will support
a transition from rain to snow showers even in southern Kansas
which will continue through the early evening. Highest confidence
for 1 to 3 inch snow accums appear to be in central Kansas,
generally along and north of highway 56. However, some light snow
accums to around an inch will also be possible into areas of south
central Kansas and the Flint Hills perhaps as far south as
Wichita to Eureka. The stronger north winds this afternoon/early
evening and potential for brief bursts of moderate snow in snow
showers could reduce visibility even where not much snow
accumulates. So have therefore decided to expand the Winter
Weather Advisory in space and time further south and east to
include areas just north and east of Wichita.

Dry weather with temperatures remaining below climo will prevail
through mid-week in the northwesterly flow aloft on the back side
of the eastern CONUS longwave.

Darmofal

.LONG TERM...(Friday through Monday)
Issued at 315 AM CST Tue Feb 25 2020

A moderating trend still looks reasonable into the upcoming
weekend as the eastern CONUS longwave weakens/moves eastward
allowing a more progressive westerly flow over the Plains and
troughing across the West.

KED

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Wednesday morning)
Issued at 532 AM CST Tue Feb 25 2020

A challenging TAF period again today. Snowfall with IFR or less
vis/cigs expected to impact central, south central, and southeast KS
throughout the TAF period.

Rain and snow has began across portions of central KS this
morning and is expected to become all snow late this morning and
continue through early evening tonight. Snow will spread south and
east later this afternoon and evening across portions of south
central and southeast KS. Expect MVFR conditions to deteriorate
this morning as IFR cigs spread from north to south today. LIFR
(or lower) cigs/vis can be expected within heavier snowbands.
Temporary bursts of snow or snow squalls will also be possible
today given very steep lapse expected to develop as the day
progresses which would lead to periods of heavy snowfall and
further reduced visibilities.

Strong gusty north winds are expected to develop across south
central and especially central KS toward the afternoon which will
aid in further reducing visibilities where snowfall is occurring.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Wichita-KICT    39  24  38  24 /  70  70   0   0
Hutchinson      37  22  37  22 /  70  70   0   0
Newton          37  22  36  21 /  80  70   0   0
ElDorado        38  24  37  22 /  80  70   0   0
Winfield-KWLD   42  26  40  24 /  60  60  10   0
Russell         34  19  36  21 /  80  40   0   0
Great Bend      35  19  37  22 /  70  60   0   0
Salina          36  21  37  22 /  80  50   0   0
McPherson       36  21  36  21 /  80  70   0   0
Coffeyville     44  28  39  23 /  50  60  10   0
Chanute         41  27  37  22 /  70  70  10   0
Iola            40  26  37  22 /  80  70  10   0
Parsons-KPPF    42  27  38  23 /  60  60  10   0

&&

.ICT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Weather Advisory from noon today to 9 PM CST this evening
for KSZ053-067>070.

Winter Weather Advisory until 6 PM CST this evening for KSZ032-
033-047>052.

&&

SHORT TERM...KED
LONG TERM...KED
AVIATION...KMB
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 25, 4:17 AM CST, 3 hours 11 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wichita KS
417 AM CST Tue Feb 25 2020

KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-261030-
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-
417 AM CST Tue Feb 25 2020

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Snow and snow showers are expected today into early this evening.
The snow and wind could reduce visibility and cause slick roadways
with the greatest impact expected across central Kansas and a
portion of the Flint Hills. Refer to the Winter Weather Advisory for
details.

A few locations will continue to experience minor flooding problems
from the recent heavy rainfall. Please refer to the areal and river
flood warnings for additional details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

There is a slight chance of rain mixed with snow Sunday night across
central Kansas. Little, if any, accumulation or impact from the
snow is expected.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated today or tonight.

&&

For a graphical version of this information, see our webpage at:
https://weather.gov/crh/ghwo?sid=ict

In the hours before

Local storm report, Feb 25, 6:58 AM CST, 30 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
658 AM CST TUE FEB 25 2020

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

0634 AM     HEAVY SNOW       SYLVAN GROVE            39.01N 98.39W
02/25/2020  M5.0 INCH        LINCOLN            KS   PUBLIC

&&

CDJ
Local storm report, Feb 25, 7:19 AM CST, 9 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
719 AM CST TUE FEB 25 2020

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

0719 AM     HEAVY SNOW       6 N SYLVAN GROVE        39.10N 98.39W
02/25/2020  M9.0 INCH        LINCOLN            KS   PUBLIC

&&

KBUTLER
Local storm report, Feb 25, 7:22 AM CST, 6 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
722 AM CST TUE FEB 25 2020

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

0720 AM     SNOW             ASH GROVE               39.17N 98.35W
02/25/2020  M2.0 INCH        LINCOLN            KS   TRAINED SPOTTER

&&

CDJ
Local storm report, Feb 25, 7:28 AM CST, 0 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
728 AM CST TUE FEB 25 2020

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

0723 AM     SNOW             LINDSBORG               38.57N 97.67W
02/25/2020  U0.0 INCH        MCPHERSON          KS   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            REPORTED SOME SLIDE-OFFS NEAR LINDSBORG EXIT ON I-135.

&&

CDJ

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 24, 7:49 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningICTLabette, Neosho37 hr
Feb 24, 7:49 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningICTCherokee, Labette41 hr
Feb 25, 10:16 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementICTButler, Marion44 min

Nearby

Winter Storm Warnings in Kansas, 2020Every winter storm warning in 2020

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.