Alert archive / Kansas / Winter Storm Warnings in 2021
Winter Storm Warning 1, NWS Wichita, KS
NWS Wichita, KS issued this winter storm warning at Jan 24, 2021, 4:05 AM CST for 6 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Jan 25, 2021, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for 16 hr. 10 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
- Jan 24, 2021, 4:05 AM CST (10:05 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 25, 2021, 12:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Jan 25, 2021, 3:33 PM CST
- In force
- 16 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wichita, KS
Counties Barton County, KS, Ellsworth County, KS, Lincoln County, KS, Rice County, KS, Russell County, KS, Saline County, KS
The radar
The Wichita radar (KICT), 139 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 8:46 AM CST | FREEZING RAIN 0 | 2 Sw Glendale, KS | RAIN AND ICE PELLETS WITH FREEZING RAIN ACCUMULATING ON POWERLINES |
| Jan 25, 10:17 AM CST | SNOW 4 | 12 Nne Russell, KS | |
| Jan 25, 1:13 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 6 | Wilson Lake, KS | |
| Jan 25, 1:15 PM CST | SNOW 3 | 1 Se Lincoln, KS | |
| Jan 25, 1:15 PM CST | SNOW 3 | Barnard, KS | |
| Jan 25, 1:21 PM CST | SNOW 0.3 | Ellinwood, KS | REPORTED MOSTLY RAIN AND SLEET WITH JUST A TRACE TO ONE QUARTER OF AN INCH OF ACCUMULATION |
| Jan 25, 1:21 PM CST | SNOW 0.5 | 3 W Great Bend, KS | |
| Jan 25, 1:21 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 8 | 3 Se Luray, KS | |
| Jan 25, 1:33 PM CST | SNOW 1.5 | 4 E Galatia, KS | |
| Jan 25, 1:33 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 5 | Russell, KS |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 00:00Z, 10.1 hours before the alert went out and 175 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
- 1280 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 65 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 310 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 297 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
146 WWUS43 KICT 241005 WSWICT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 405 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021 KSZ032-033-250015- /O.UPG.KICT.WS.A.0001.210125T0600Z-210126T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KICT.WS.W.0001.210125T0600Z-210126T0000Z/ Russell-Lincoln- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, and Sylvan Grove 405 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 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. && $$ KSZ052-067-068-250015- /O.UPG.KICT.WS.A.0001.210125T0600Z-210126T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KICT.WW.Y.0001.210125T0600Z-210126T0000Z/ Marion-Reno-Harvey- Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Hutchinson, and Newton 405 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations from a trace to 3 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ047>051-250015- /O.CON.KICT.WS.A.0001.210125T0600Z-210126T0000Z/ Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson- Including the cities of Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, and McPherson 405 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible with some wintry mix initially. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze possible. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Snow packed roads could make travel very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ Lawson
4 follow-up statements
249 WWUS43 KICT 241728 WSWICT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 1128 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...Heavy snowfall across north central KS... KSZ047>050-250730- /O.UPG.KICT.WS.A.0001.210125T0600Z-210126T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KICT.WS.W.0001.210125T0600Z-210126T0000Z/ Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice- Including the cities of Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, and Sterling 1128 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected with potential for a wintry mix early in the event. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts possible and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Barton, Ellsworth, Saline and Rice Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Snow packed roads and blowing snow could make travel very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will pick up during the morning to sustained speeds of 20 to 25 mph with gusts near 30 mph. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ032-033-250730- /O.CON.KICT.WS.W.0001.210125T0600Z-210126T0000Z/ Russell-Lincoln- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, and Sylvan Grove 1128 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches. * WHERE...Russell and Lincoln counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with snow packed roads and blowing snow. The hazardous conditions would impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will pick up during the morning to sustained speeds of 20 to 25 mph with gusts near 30 mph. 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. && $$ KSZ051-250730- /O.UPG.KICT.WS.A.0001.210125T0600Z-210126T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KICT.WW.Y.0001.210125T0600Z-210126T0000Z/ McPherson- Including the city of McPherson 1128 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...McPherson County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Snow packed roads could make travel very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ052-067-068-250730- /O.CON.KICT.WW.Y.0001.210125T0600Z-210126T0000Z/ Marion-Reno-Harvey- Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Hutchinson, and Newton 1128 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations from a trace to 3 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Reno, Harvey and Marion counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 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. && $$
848 WWUS43 KICT 242341 WSWICT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 541 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...Heavy snowfall across north central KS... KSZ032-033-047>050-251345- /O.CON.KICT.WS.W.0001.210125T0600Z-210126T0000Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, and Sterling 541 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected with potential for a wintry mix early in the event. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts possible and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Barton, Ellsworth, Saline and Rice Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Snow packed roads and blowing snow could make travel very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will pick up during the morning to sustained speeded of 20 to 25 mph. Wind gusts up to 30 to 35 mph are possible. This will likely create blowing snow and further reduce visibility. Travel will become dangerous, use extreme caution on roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ051-052-067-068-251345- /O.CON.KICT.WW.Y.0001.210125T0600Z-210126T0000Z/ McPherson-Marion-Reno-Harvey- Including the cities of McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Hutchinson, and Newton 541 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations from a trace to 3 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Reno, Harvey and Marion counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 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. && $$ Metzger
722 WWUS43 KICT 250940 WSWICT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 340 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 KSZ068-251045- /O.CAN.KICT.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210126T0000Z/ Harvey- Including the city of Newton 340 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Mostly rain is expected now for much of Harvey County today. While there may still be a brief wintry mix later today, the impact should be very minor, if any at all. For these reasons, the Winter Weather Advisory is being cancelled early. $$ Martin KSZ032-033-047-048-260000- /O.EXT.KICT.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210126T0600Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, and Wilson 340 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches expected, with higher amounts near 12 inches possible. Additionally, ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch are possible. * WHERE...Russell, Lincoln, Barton, and Ellsworth Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow will make travel very difficult at times, and will impact the morning and evening commutes. Isolated power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are expected, causing significant reductions to visibility. 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. && $$ Martin KSZ049-050-260000- /O.EXT.KICT.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210126T0600Z/ Saline-Rice- Including the cities of Salina, Lyons, and Sterling 340 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches expected, along with ice accumulations of one to two tenths of an inch. Higher snowfall amounts of 8 to 10 inches possible across northern Saline County. * WHERE...Saline and Rice Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow will make travel very difficult at times, and will impact the morning and evening commutes. Isolated power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour are possible, causing significant reductions to visibility at times. The combination of snow and ice will increase the risk of impacts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Martin KSZ051-052-067-260000- /O.EXT.KICT.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210126T0300Z/ McPherson-Marion-Reno- Including the cities of McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, and Hutchinson 340 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Light accumulations of ice and snow possible. * WHERE...McPherson, Marion, and Reno Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest risk of impacts from ice and snow will be across northern portions of McPherson, Marion, and Reno Counties. 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. && $$ Martin
509 WWUS43 KICT 252133 WSWICT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 333 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 KSZ032-033-047>050-260600- /O.CAN.KICT.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210126T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KICT.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210126T0600Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, and Sterling 333 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Freezing drizzle and light snow. Additional snow accumulations less than one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...Portions of Central Kansas. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ068-260600- /O.EXB.KICT.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210126T0600Z/ Harvey- Including the city of Newton 333 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Freezing drizzle. Ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...Harvey County. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions this evening. 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. && $$ KSZ051-052-067-260600- /O.EXT.KICT.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210126T0600Z/ McPherson-Marion-Reno- Including the cities of McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, and Hutchinson 333 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Freezing drizzle. Ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...McPherson, Marion and Reno Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wichita, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 4:05 AM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | ICT | Barton, Ellsworth, Harvey, Lincoln, McPherson, Marion and 4 more | 48 hr |
Nearby
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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.