Alert archive / Kansas / Winter Storm Warnings in 2021
Winter Storm Warning 1, NWS Topeka, KS
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 10:30 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 4 | 6 N Glasco, KS | STILL SNOWING BUT THE CURRENT RATE HAS BEEN AROUND 2 INCHES PER HOUR AS IT STARTED AROUND 1430Z. |
| Jan 25, 11:55 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 5 | Concordia, KS | ESTIMATED AMOUNT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF TOWN. STILL SNOWING AT THE TIME OF THE REPORT. |
| Jan 25, 4:13 PM CST | SNOW 2.5 | Marysville, KS | |
| Jan 25, 4:13 PM CST | SNOW 6 | 5 N Bremen, KS | |
| Jan 25, 6:00 PM CST | SNOW 0.5 | Culver, KS | |
| Jan 25, 6:00 PM CST | SNOW 6 | 1 W Concordia, KS | |
| Jan 25, 9:15 PM CST | SNOW 10 | Courtland, 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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 3:48 AM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | TOP | Brown, Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Geary, Jackson and 11 more | 48 hr |
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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.