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Winter Storm Warning 5, NWS Wichita, KS
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 7:30 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 4 | 7 Ssw Westfall, KS | 4 INCHES ELEVATED SFC, 2 INCH GRASSY SFCS. |
| Feb 25, 7:43 AM CST | SNOW 0 | Brookville, KS | VISIBILITY 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 CST | HEAVY SNOW 0 | 6 Sw Westfall, KS | JACK-KNIFED SEMI AT I-70 MM227. |
| Feb 25, 8:03 AM CST | SNOW 0 | Lindsborg, KS | LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED VERY LOW VISIBILITIES AND HEAVY SNOW WITH BLIZZARD LIKE CONDITIONS. |
| Feb 25, 8:18 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 0 | 3 W Brookville, KS | NEAR WHITE OUT CONDITIONS BEING REPORTED WEST OF BROOKVILLE DUE TO VERY HEAVY SNOW. |
| Feb 25, 8:36 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 5 | 1 W Brookville, KS | HEAVY SNOW WITH VERY LOW VISIBILITY LESS THAN 200 FEET. ROADS ARE DIFFICULT FOR TRAVEL DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS. |
| Feb 25, 8:39 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 0 | Lindsborg, KS | LAW ENFORCEMENT WORKING SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF SLIDE OFFS AND WRECKS NEAR MCPHERSON SALINE COUNTY ALONG I-135. |
| Feb 25, 8:40 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 12 | 6 N Sylvan Grove, KS | |
| Feb 25, 8:53 AM CST | SNOW 2 | Goessel, KS | SNOW ACCUMULATING ON THE ROADS AND LOW VISIBILITY DUE TO HEAVY SNOW. |
| Feb 25, 9:44 AM CST | SNOW 0 | 2 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 CST | SNOW 0 | 2 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 CST | HEAVY SNOW 0 | 3 Ssw Lehigh, KS | REPORTED 3 VEHICLE SLIDE OFFS ON K-15 WEST OF HILLSBORO. |
| Feb 25, 9:49 AM CST | SNOW 2.1 | Goessel, KS | |
| Feb 25, 10:00 AM CST | SNOW 3 | 6 Ssw Hillsboro, KS | 2.5 TO 3 INCHES OF SNOW IN WESTERN PORTIONS OF THE COUNTY. MULTIPLE VEHICLE SLIDE OFFS. NEAR K15 AND 160TH. |
| Feb 25, 10:12 AM CST | SNOW 2 | 2 Nw Goessel, KS | |
| Feb 25, 10:16 AM CST | SNOW 3 | 8 Ne Marquette, KS | |
| Feb 25, 10:33 AM CST | SNOW 6 | 3 Wsw Lehigh, KS | |
| Feb 25, 12:43 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 11.5 | 6 N Sylvan Grove, KS | |
| Feb 25, 12:47 PM CST | SNOW 1 | Mcpherson, KS | |
| Feb 25, 1:07 PM CST | SNOW 4.7 | Lindsborg, KS | KAKE TV REPORTED THE SNOW DEPTH. |
| Feb 25, 1:09 PM CST | SNOW 8 | 8 Sw Westfall, KS | |
| Feb 25, 1:13 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 6 | Goessel, KS | KAKE NEWS REPORTED 6 INCHES OF SNOW. |
| Feb 25, 1:15 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 13 | 2 E Sylvan Grove, KS | |
| Feb 25, 1:29 PM CST | SNOW 2 | Hillsboro, KS | VIA ONE OF OUR AMATEUR RADIO FOLKS. |
| Feb 25, 1:37 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 6 | Lindsborg, KS | |
| Feb 25, 1:50 PM CST | SNOW 2 | Mcpherson, KS | |
| Feb 25, 1:54 PM CST | SNOW 3 | Peabody, KS | |
| Feb 25, 1:54 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 9 | Canton, KS | |
| Feb 25, 2:08 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 9 | 1 N Ellsworth, KS | REPORT 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.
- 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
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
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0634 AM HEAVY SNOW SYLVAN GROVE 39.01N 98.39W
02/25/2020 M5.0 INCH LINCOLN KS PUBLIC
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CDJLocal 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
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0719 AM HEAVY SNOW 6 N SYLVAN GROVE 39.10N 98.39W
02/25/2020 M9.0 INCH LINCOLN KS PUBLIC
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KBUTLERLocal 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
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0720 AM SNOW ASH GROVE 39.17N 98.35W
02/25/2020 M2.0 INCH LINCOLN KS TRAINED SPOTTER
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CDJLocal 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
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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.
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CDJThe office that day
Everything else NWS Wichita, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 7:49 PM CST | River Flood Warning | ICT | Labette, Neosho | 37 hr |
| Feb 24, 7:49 PM CST | River Flood Warning | ICT | Cherokee, Labette | 41 hr |
| Feb 25, 10:16 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Butler, Marion | 44 min |
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Sources
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