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Winter Storm Warning 1, NWS Topeka, KS

January 24, 20218 counties in Kansas

NWS Topeka, KS issued this winter storm warning at Jan 24, 2021, 3:48 AM CST for 8 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Jan 25, 2021, 3:00 AM CST. It was in force for 21 hr. 7 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, 3:48 AM CST (09:48 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 25, 2021, 3:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 26, 2021, 12:00 AM CST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Topeka, KS

Counties Brown County, KS, Clay County, KS, Cloud County, KS, Marshall County, KS, Nemaha County, KS, Ottawa County, KS, Republic County, KS, Washington County, KS

The radar

The Topeka radar (KTWX), 91 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:46 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
Jan 25, 10:30 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 46 N Glasco, KSSTILL SNOWING BUT THE CURRENT RATE HAS BEEN AROUND 2 INCHES PER HOUR AS IT STARTED AROUND 1430Z.
Jan 25, 11:55 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 5Concordia, KSESTIMATED AMOUNT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF TOWN. STILL SNOWING AT THE TIME OF THE REPORT.
Jan 25, 4:13 PM CSTSNOW 2.5Marysville, KS
Jan 25, 4:13 PM CSTSNOW 65 N Bremen, KS
Jan 25, 6:00 PM CSTSNOW 0.5Culver, KS
Jan 25, 6:00 PM CSTSNOW 61 W Concordia, KS
Jan 25, 9:15 PM CSTSNOW 10Courtland, KS

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 00:00Z, 9.8 hours before the alert went out and 129 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 00:00Z on 2021-01-24Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Topeka, KS at 00:00Z on 2021-01-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 390 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1837 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
67 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
390 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
477 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

999 
WWUS43 KTOP 240948
WSWTOP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
348 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

KSZ008>012-020-021-034-241800-
/O.UPG.KTOP.WS.A.0001.210125T0600Z-210126T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTOP.WS.W.0001.210125T0900Z-210126T0000Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Minneapolis, 
and Bennington
348 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow, possibly mixed with freezing drizzle. Total 
  snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Freezing drizzle may occur very early Monday morning
  before transitioning to all snow before sunrise. The heaviest
  snow is expected to occur during the daytime hours on Monday,
  tapering off Monday evening. 

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and treacherous. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening 
  commutes.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ026-037>039-241800-
/O.UPG.KTOP.WS.A.0001.210125T0600Z-210126T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTOP.WW.Y.0003.210125T0900Z-210126T0000Z/
Jefferson-Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-
Including the cities of Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, 
Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Council Grove, Alma, Eskridge, 
Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, 
and Topeka
348 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an
  inch.

* WHERE...Jefferson, Morris, Wabaunsee and Shawnee Counties.

* WHEN...The wintry precipitation will begin early Monday morning
  and persist through the day, ending Monday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Please note that there will be a very sharp
  cutoff between the wintry mixture and pure rain, with the very 
  real possibility that little to no impacts occur in the 
  southeastern parts of these 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.

&&

$$

KSZ022>024-035-036-241800-
/O.EXT.KTOP.WS.A.0001.210125T0900Z-210126T0000Z/
Riley-Pottawatomie-Jackson-Dickinson-Geary-
Including the cities of Manhattan, Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, 
Abilene, Herington, and Junction City
348 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow
  accumulations of 3 to 8 inches and ice accumulations of up to
  one tenth of an inch possible.

* WHERE...Pottawatomie, Riley, Jackson, Geary and Dickinson 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a sharp cutoff in snowfall
  amounts on the southeastern side of this snow band. There
  remains a modest amount of uncertainty where the cutoff will set
  up within this watch. Hence, the winter storm watch will
  continue and either be upgraded to a warning or advisory later
  today based on the latest available information.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

KDS
7 follow-up statements
902 
WWUS43 KTOP 240952
WSWTOP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
352 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

KSZ008>012-020-021-034-250000-
/O.CON.KTOP.WS.W.0001.210125T0900Z-210126T0000Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Minneapolis, 
and Bennington
352 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow, possibly mixed with freezing drizzle. Total 
  snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Freezing drizzle may occur very early Monday morning 
  before transitioning to all snow before sunrise. The heaviest 
  snow is expected to occur during the daytime hours on Monday, 
  tapering off Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and treacherous. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening
  commutes.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ026-037>039-250000-
/O.CON.KTOP.WW.Y.0003.210125T0900Z-210126T0000Z/
Jefferson-Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-
Including the cities of Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, 
Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Council Grove, Alma, Eskridge, 
Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, 
and Topeka
352 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM
CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of 
  an inch.

* WHERE...Jefferson, Morris, Wabaunsee and Shawnee Counties.

* WHEN...The wintry precipitation will begin early Monday 
  morning and persist through the day, ending Monday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Please note that there will be a very 
  sharp cutoff between the wintry mixture and pure rain, with 
  the very real possibility that little to no impacts occur in 
  the southeastern parts of these 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.

&&

$$

KSZ022>024-035-036-250000-
/O.CON.KTOP.WS.A.0001.210125T0900Z-210126T0000Z/
Riley-Pottawatomie-Jackson-Dickinson-Geary-
Including the cities of Manhattan, Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, 
Abilene, Herington, and Junction City
352 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow 
  accumulations of 3 to 8 inches and ice accumulations of up to 
  one tenth of an inch possible.

* WHERE...Pottawatomie, Riley, Jackson, Geary and Dickinson 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a sharp cutoff in snowfall 
  amounts on the southeastern side of this snow band. There 
  remains a modest amount of uncertainty where the cutoff will 
  set up within this watch. Hence, the winter storm watch will 
  continue and either be upgraded to a warning or advisory later 
  today based on the latest available information.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

KDS
712 
WWUS43 KTOP 242016
WSWTOP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
216 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

KSZ008>012-020-021-034-251030-
/O.CON.KTOP.WS.W.0001.210125T0900Z-210126T0000Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Minneapolis, 
and Bennington
216 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. Total 
  snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Freezing rain may occur very early Monday morning before
  transitioning to all snow before sunrise. The heaviest snow is
  expected to occur between 8 am and 3 pm, tapering off Monday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel may become nearly impossible Monday morning, 
  and may still be difficult Tuesday morning. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow may fall at a very high rate with
  amounts over 1 inch per hour, making it very difficult to keep
  roads clear. Winds will initially be from the northeast and
  slowly shift to the north through the day with speeds of 15 to
  20 mph gusting up to 30 mph. This could lead to some blowing
  snow as well. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Any travel on Monday is strongly discouraged. If you leave the 
safety of being indoors, you are putting your life at risk.

&&

$$

KSZ022>024-035-036-251030-
/O.UPG.KTOP.WS.A.0001.210125T0900Z-210126T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KTOP.WW.Y.0003.210125T0900Z-210126T0000Z/
Riley-Pottawatomie-Jackson-Dickinson-Geary-
Including the cities of Manhattan, Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, 
Abilene, Herington, and Junction City
216 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  1 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Riley, Pottawatomie, Jackson, Dickinson and Geary 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a sharp cutoff in snowfall
  amounts on the southeastern side of this snow band with northern
  and western parts of the counties likely to see the higher snow
  amounts. Northeast to north winds gusting up to 30 mph could
  also cause some blowing snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations,
slow down and allow extra time when traveling. practice your
winter safety rules, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your car in case of an emergency.

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

&&

$$

KSZ026-037>039-251030-
/O.CON.KTOP.WW.Y.0003.210125T0900Z-210126T0000Z/
Jefferson-Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-
Including the cities of Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, 
Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Council Grove, Alma, Eskridge, 
Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, 
and Topeka
216 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM
CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up
  to 1 inch and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Jefferson, Morris, Wabaunsee and Shawnee Counties.

* WHEN...The wintry precipitation will begin early Monday 
  morning and persist through the day, ending Monday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is forecast to be a very sharp cutoff
  between the wintry mixture and pure rain, with the very real
  possibility that little to no impacts occur in the parts of
  these counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should remain alert to changing weather conditions, and
take precautions if travel is necessary.

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

&&

$$

Wolters
538 
WWUS43 KTOP 250816
WSWTOP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
216 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

KSZ008>012-020-021-034-251630-
/O.EXT.KTOP.WS.W.0001.210125T0900Z-210126T0600Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Minneapolis, 
and Bennington
216 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain at times.
  Total snow accumulations of 6 to 11 inches and ice accumulations
  of a light glaze are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...A light wintry mixture early this morning will rapidly
  give way to heavy snow before sunrise. The period of heaviest
  snow will occur between 6 am and 6pm, with the region of heavy 
  snow moving from southwest to northeast in this timeframe. Light
  snow could linger into the evening hours. 

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will impact the morning and evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow may fall at a very high rate 
  with amounts over 1 inch per hour, making it very difficult to 
  keep roads clear. Winds will initially be from the northeast 
  and slowly shift to the north through the day with speeds of 
  15 to 20 mph gusting up to 30 mph. This could lead to some 
  blowing snow as well.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ022>024-035-036-251630-
/O.EXT.KTOP.WW.Y.0003.210125T0900Z-210126T0600Z/
Riley-Pottawatomie-Jackson-Dickinson-Geary-
Including the cities of Manhattan, Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, 
Abilene, Herington, and Junction City
216 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  1 to 6 inches, highest on the north side of the advisory, and 
  ice accumulations of up to a tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Pottawatomie, Riley, Jackson, Geary and Dickinson 
  Counties.

* WHEN...A light wintry mixture early this morning will intensify
  by sunrise. The period of heaviest precipitation will be between
  6 am and 6 pm, with light snow or freezing drizzle possibly
  lingering through the evening. 

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the morning and evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a sharp cutoff in snowfall
  amounts on the southeastern side of this snow band with northern
  and western parts of the counties seeing the higher snow 
  amounts. Northeast to north winds gusting up to 25 mph could 
  also cause some blowing snow.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ026-037>039-251630-
/O.EXT.KTOP.WW.Y.0003.210125T1800Z-210126T0600Z/
Jefferson-Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-
Including the cities of Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, 
Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Council Grove, Alma, Eskridge, 
Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, 
and Topeka
216 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  less than an inch and ice accumulations up to a tenth of an 
  inch.

* WHERE...Shawnee, Wabaunsee, Jefferson and Morris Counties.

* WHEN...Rain this morning will gradually transition to a wintry
  mix from northwest to southeast over the course of the
  afternoon, with light snow or freezing drizzle possibly lingering
  through the evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is forecast to be a very sharp cutoff
  between the wintry mixture and pure rain this afternoon, with 
  the very real possibility that little to no impacts occur in the
  southeastern parts of these counties until after sunset, if at 
  all.

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.

&&

$$

KDS
805 
WWUS43 KTOP 250826
WSWTOP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
226 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

KSZ008>012-020-021-034-251800-
/O.CON.KTOP.WS.W.0001.210125T0900Z-210126T0600Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Minneapolis, 
and Bennington
226 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain at times. 
  Total snow accumulations of 6 to 11 inches and ice 
  accumulations of a light glaze are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...A light wintry mixture early this morning will rapidly 
  give way to heavy snow before sunrise. The period of heaviest 
  snow will occur between 6 am and 6pm, with the region of heavy 
  snow moving from southwest to northeast in this timeframe. 
  Light snow could linger into the evening hours.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the morning and evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow may fall at a very high rate 
  with amounts over 1 inch per hour, making it very difficult to 
  keep roads clear. Winds will initially be from the northeast 
  and slowly shift to the north through the day with speeds of 
  15 to 20 mph gusting up to 30 mph. This could lead to some 
  blowing snow as well.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ022>024-035-036-251800-
/O.CON.KTOP.WW.Y.0003.210125T0900Z-210126T0600Z/
Riley-Pottawatomie-Jackson-Dickinson-Geary-
Including the cities of Manhattan, Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, 
Abilene, Herington, and Junction City
226 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 1 to 6 inches, highest on the north side of the advisory, 
  and ice accumulations of up to a tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Pottawatomie, Riley, Jackson, Geary and Dickinson 
  Counties.

* WHEN...A light wintry mixture early this morning will 
  intensify by sunrise. The period of heaviest precipitation 
  will be between 6 am and 6 pm, with light snow or freezing 
  drizzle possibly lingering through the evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the morning and evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a sharp cutoff in snowfall 
  amounts on the southeastern side of this snow band with 
  northern and western parts of the counties seeing the higher 
  snow amounts. Northeast to north winds gusting up to 25 mph 
  could also cause some blowing snow.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ026-037>039-251800-
/O.CON.KTOP.WW.Y.0003.210125T1800Z-210126T0600Z/
Jefferson-Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-
Including the cities of Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, 
Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Council Grove, Alma, Eskridge, 
Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, 
and Topeka
226 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of less than an inch and ice accumulations up to a tenth of an 
  inch.

* WHERE...Shawnee, Wabaunsee, Jefferson and Morris Counties.

* WHEN...Rain this morning will gradually transition to a wintry 
  mix from northwest to southeast over the course of the 
  afternoon, with light snow or freezing drizzle possibly 
  lingering through the evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is forecast to be a very sharp 
  cutoff between the wintry mixture and pure rain this 
  afternoon, with the very real possibility that little to no 
  impacts occur in the southeastern parts of these counties 
  until after sunset, if at all.

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.

&&

$$

KDS
265 
WWUS43 KTOP 251755
WSWTOP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
1155 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

KSZ008>012-020-021-034-260600-
/O.CON.KTOP.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210126T0600Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Minneapolis, 
and Bennington
1155 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches 
  are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Through this evening. The period of heaviest snow will
  occur between now and 4pm, with the region of heavy snow moving
  from southwest to northeast in this timeframe. Light snow could
  linger into the evening hours.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will impact the and evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow may fall at a very high rate with
  amounts over 1 inch per hour, making it very difficult to keep
  roads clear. Winds will initially be from the northeast and
  slowly shift to the north through the day with speeds of 10 to
  20 mph gusting up to 30 mph, particularly across far northern
  Kansas. This could lead to some blowing snow as well.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ026-037>039-260600-
/O.CON.KTOP.WW.Y.0003.210125T1800Z-210126T0600Z/
Jefferson-Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-
Including the cities of Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, 
Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Council Grove, Alma, Eskridge, 
Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, 
and Topeka
1155 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of less than an inch and ice accumulations up to a tenth of an 
  inch.

* WHERE...Shawnee, Wabaunsee, Jefferson and Morris Counties.

* WHEN...Rain early this afternoon will gradually transition to a
  wintry mix from northwest to southeast over the course of the 
  afternoon, with light snow or freezing drizzle possibly 
  lingering through the evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is forecast to be a very sharp 
  cutoff between the wintry mixture and pure rain this 
  afternoon, with the very real possibility that little to no 
  impacts occur in the southeastern parts of these counties 
  until after sunset, if at all.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ022>024-035-036-260600-
/O.CON.KTOP.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210126T0600Z/
Riley-Pottawatomie-Jackson-Dickinson-Geary-
Including the cities of Manhattan, Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, 
Abilene, Herington, and Junction City
1155 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 1 to 6 inches, highest on the north side of the advisory, 
  and ice accumulations of up to a tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Pottawatomie, Riley, Jackson, Geary and Dickinson 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Rain will continue to change to snow from west to east
  across the advisory area this afternoon, possibly mixing with
  freezing rain for a brief time. The period of heaviest 
  precipitation will be between now and 3 pm, with light snow or 
  freezing drizzle possibly lingering through the evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the morning and evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a sharp cutoff in snowfall 
  amounts on the southeastern side of this snow band with 
  northern and western parts of the counties seeing the higher 
  snow amounts. Northeast to north winds gusting up to 25 mph 
  could also cause some blowing snow.

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.

&&

$$
864 
WWUS43 KTOP 252126
WSWTOP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
326 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

KSZ020-021-034-260600-
/O.CAN.KTOP.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210126T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KTOP.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210126T0600Z/
Cloud-Clay-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Concordia, Clay Center, Minneapolis, 
and Bennington
326 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Patchy light snow and freezing drizzle. Additional snow 
  accumulations of less than one inch and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze.

* WHERE...Cloud, Clay and Ottawa Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the 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.

&&

$$

KSZ008>012-260600-
/O.CON.KTOP.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210126T0600Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, and Horton
326 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow tapering off. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Through this evening. The heaviest snow has moved out of
  the area, but patchy light snow could linger through the 
  evening hours.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  could reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact 
  the 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.

&&

$$

KSZ022>024-026-035>039-260600-
/O.CON.KTOP.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210126T0600Z/
Riley-Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-
Including the cities of Manhattan, Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, 
Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, 
Nortonville, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, Council Grove, 
Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, 
Paxico, and Topeka
326 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  less than an inch and ice accumulations less than a tenth of an
  inch.

* WHERE...Shawnee, Wabaunsee, Jefferson and Morris Counties.

* WHEN...Rain late this afternoon will gradually transition to a
  patchy wintry mix from northwest to southeast over the course 
  of the afternoon, with light snow or freezing drizzle possibly 
  lingering through the evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the 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.

&&

$$
749 
WWUS43 KTOP 260551
WSWTOP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
1151 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

KSZ008>012-261200-
/O.EXP.KTOP.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210126T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KTOP.WW.Y.0003.210126T0600Z-210126T1200Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, and Horton
1151 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST TUESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to one
  inch. Patchy freezing drizzle is also possible.

* WHERE...Republic, Washington, Marshall, Nemaha and Brown 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

KSZ026-037>039-260700-
/O.EXP.KTOP.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210126T0600Z/
Jefferson-Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-
Including the cities of Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, 
Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Council Grove, Alma, Eskridge, 
Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, 
and Topeka
1151 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

Very light snow and patchy freezing drizzle is possible tonight
but widespread impacts are not expected. 

$$

KSZ020>024-034>036-261200-
/O.EXT.KTOP.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210126T1200Z/
Cloud-Clay-Riley-Pottawatomie-Jackson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-
Including the cities of Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, 
Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Minneapolis, Bennington, Abilene, 
Herington, and Junction City
1151 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch.
  Patchy freezing drizzle is also possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and 
  northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 24, 3:48 AM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryTOPBrown, Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Geary, Jackson and 11 more48 hr

Nearby

Winter Storm Warnings in Kansas, 2021Every winter storm warning in 2021

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.