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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Goodland, KS

March 9, 2022Kit Carson County, Yuma County, Colorado; 11 counties in Kansas; Dundy County, Hitchcock County, Red Willow County, Nebraska

NWS Goodland, KS issued this winter storm warning at Mar 9, 2022, 2:13 AM MST for Kit Carson County, Yuma County, Colorado; 11 counties in Kansas; Dundy County, Hitchcock County, Red Willow County, Nebraska. It took effect at Mar 9, 2022, 2:00 PM MST. It was in force for 19 hr. 60 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
Mar 9, 2022, 2:13 AM MST (09:13 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 9, 2022, 2:00 PM MST
Expired
Mar 10, 2022, 8:36 AM MST
In force
19 hr
Issued by
NWS Goodland, KS

Counties Kit Carson County, CO, Yuma County, CO, Cheyenne County, KS, Decatur County, KS, Gove County, KS, Graham County, KS, Logan County, KS, Norton County, KS, Rawlins County, KS, Sheridan County, KS, Sherman County, KS, Thomas County, KS, Wallace County, KS, Dundy County, NE, Hitchcock County, NE, Red Willow County, NE

The radar

The Goodland radar (KGLD), 55 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:16 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
Mar 9, 4:00 PM MSTSNOW 3.5Mccook, NEMAJORITY HAPPENED AFTER LUNCH TIME, STARTED LIGHTLY SNOWING THIS MORNING.
Mar 9, 4:21 PM MSTSNOW 2Trenton, NEREPORTED THAT IT HAS BEEN SNOWING LIGHTLY SINCE 7AM.
Mar 9, 4:40 PM MSTSNOW 28 Nw Saint Francis, KSREPORT FROM FACEBOOK, RADAR INDICATES LIGHT SNOW SHOULD STILL BE OCCURRING.
Mar 9, 4:57 PM MSTSNOW 44 Sw Wray, COSTILL SNOWING.
Mar 9, 5:00 PM MSTSNOW 2.57 Se Mcdonald, KSSTILL SNOWING.
Mar 9, 5:09 PM MSTSNOW 0.91 Nne Goodland, KSVERY FLUFFY SNOW WITH 0.02 LIQUID, STILL SNOWING.
Mar 9, 5:30 PM MSTSNOW 3.5Benkelman, NESTILL SNOWING.
Mar 9, 6:32 PM MSTSNOW 4Stratton, NE3-4 INCHES AND STILL SNOWING CURRENTLY.
Mar 9, 7:00 PM MSTSNOW 03 Wsw Selden, KSTHE SNOW HAD COMPLETELY COVERED HIGHWAY 83 FROM REXFORD TO SELDEN.
Mar 9, 7:02 PM MSTSNOW 2.41 Nne Goodland, KS1.5 INCHES RECEIVED OVER THE PAST 2 HOURS. 2.4 INCHES STORM TOTAL SO FAR. STILL SNOWING CURRENTLY.
Mar 9, 8:05 PM MSTSNOW 3Burlington, CODISPATCH ESTIMATED 2-3 INCHES OF SNOW. STILL SNOWING PER RADAR TRENDS.
Mar 9, 8:06 PM MSTSNOW 2Stratton, COESTIMATED 1-2 INCHES WITH SOME BLOWING SNOW.
Mar 9, 8:08 PM MSTSNOW 3Wheeler, KSESTIMATED 2-3 INCHES WITH LOCALIZED BLOWING SNOW.
Mar 9, 8:14 PM MSTSNOW 3Oberlin, KS2-3 INCHES REPORTED BY DISPATCH.
Mar 9, 8:17 PM MSTSNOW 2Norton, KS
Mar 9, 8:27 PM MSTSNOW 1Hoxie, KSNEAR WHITE OUT CONDITIONS ALSO REPORTED DUE TO THE HEAVY SNOW.
Mar 9, 8:45 PM MSTSNOW 3.513 N Edson, KSVISIBILITY AROUND A MILE, SOME BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW.
Mar 9, 8:54 PM MSTSNOW 12 Ese Campus, KSSOCIAL MEDIA REPORT.
Mar 9, 9:10 PM MSTSNOW 3Colby, KS2-3 INCHES ESTIMATED, 1 MILE VISIBILITY.
Mar 9, 9:11 PM MSTSNOW 4.51 Nne Goodland, KSCORRECTS PREVIOUS SNOW REPORT FROM 1 NNE GOODLAND. STORM TOTAL NOW UP TO 4.5 INCHES, PICKED UP 2.1 IN THE LAST 2 HOURS.
Mar 9, 9:11 PM MSTSNOW 4.51 Nne Goodland, KSSTORM TOTAL NOW UP TO 4.5 INCHES, PICKED UP 2 IN THE LAST 2 HOURS.
Mar 9, 9:30 PM MSTSNOW 5Sharon Springs, KS4 TO 5 INCHES MEASURED BY A DEPUTY. ROADS REPORTED TO BE IN BAD SHAPE. VISIBILITY LOW.
Mar 9, 9:32 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 6Hoxie, KSSNOWFALL TOTAL SO FAR AT LOCATION.
Mar 9, 9:34 PM MSTSNOW 3.5Saint Francis, KSSOCIAL MEDIA REPORT.
Mar 9, 9:35 PM MSTSNOW 3Oberlin, KSSOCIAL MEDIA REPORT.
Mar 9, 11:10 PM MSTSNOW 5.51 Nne Goodland, KSLATEST STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL. 5 INCH SNOW DEPTH.
Mar 10, 12:00 AM MSTSNOW 61 Nne Goodland, KS6 INCHES OF STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL AT NWS GOODLAND AS OF MIDNIGHT MST ON THURSDAY MARCH 10.
Mar 10, 12:06 AM MSTSNOW 4Norton, KSTOTAL SNOWFALL SO FAR AT LOCATION RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Mar 10, 12:17 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 91 Wnw Tasco, KSSNOWFALL TOTAL SO FAR REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Mar 10, 2:00 AM MSTSNOW 4Norton, KS3-4 INCHES REPORTED AT LOCATION VIA SOCIAL MEDIA SO FAR.
Mar 10, 4:00 AM MSTSNOW 10Oakley, KSCOCORAHS STATION KS-LG-10 OAKLEY 0.3 NE.
Mar 10, 4:15 AM MSTSNOW 43 W Mccook, NETOTAL SNOWFALL SO FAR RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Mar 10, 4:30 AM MSTSNOW 10Oakley, KSSTORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 9.5 TO 10.5 INCHES AS OF 430 AM MST. STILL SNOWING.
Mar 10, 5:00 AM MSTSNOW 71 Nne Goodland, KSSTORM TOTAL SNOWFALL OF 7 INCHES AT NWS GOODLAND AS OF 5 AM MST ON THURSDAY MARCH 10. SNOW HAS ENDED.
Mar 10, 5:00 AM MSTSNOW 8.74 Ssw Winona, KSCOCORAHS STATION KS-LG-2 WINONA 3.7 SSW.
Mar 10, 5:45 AM MSTSNOW 121 Ssw Quinter, KSCO-OP OBSERVER STATION QTRK1 0.5 SW QUINTER.
Mar 10, 5:55 AM MSTSNOW 6Hill City, KSGRAHAM COUNTY DISPATCH ESTIMATED A SOLID 6 INCHES OF SNOW ACCUMULATION WITH DEEPER DRIFTS. ONE SLIDE-OFF ACCIDENT REPORTED.
Mar 10, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 313 Nw Stratton, NECO-OP OBSERVER STATION MAXN1 MAX 13 N.
Mar 10, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 34 S Bartley, NECOCORAHS STATION RED 4234 BARTLEY 4.29 S.
Mar 10, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 3Culbertson, NECO-OP OBSERVER STATION CBRN1 CULBERTSON.
Mar 10, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 3.21 Ssw Norton, KSCOCORAHS STATION KS-NT-14 NORTON 1.3 SSW.
Mar 10, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 3.53 Wsw Norcatur, KSCOCORAHS STATION KS-DC-1 NORCATUR 3.1 WSW.
Mar 10, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 3.54 Nne Wray, COCOCORAHS STATION CO-YU-68 WRAY 4.2 NNE.
Mar 10, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 41 S Atwood, KSCOCORAHS STATION KS-RA-19 ATWOOD 0.7 S.
Mar 10, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 41 S Atwood, KSCO-OP OBSERVER STATION ATDK1 ATWOOD.
Mar 10, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 41 W Dresden, KSCOCORAHS STATION KS-DC-5 DRESDEN 1.2 W.
Mar 10, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 42 Nnw Herndon, KSCOCORAHS STATION KS-RA-25 HERNDON 1.7 NNW.
Mar 10, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 4Mcdonald, KSCOCORAHS STATION KS-RA-24 MCDONALD 0.2 N.
Mar 10, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 4.51 Nnw Mccook, NECO-OP OBSERVER STATION MCON1 MCCOOK.
Mar 10, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 71 Nnw Colby, KSCOCORAHS STATION KS-TH-18 COLBY 0.6 NNW.
Mar 10, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 84 Ene Colby, KSCOCORAHS STATION KS-TH-22 COLBY 4.1 ENE.
Mar 10, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 9.51 Ese Hill City, KSCO-OP OBSERVER STATION HLLK1 1.1 E HILL CITY.
Mar 10, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 9.77 Ene Angelus, KSCOCORAHS STATION KS-SD-12 HOXIE 11.2 SW.
Mar 10, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 10.8Grainfield, KSCO-OP OBSERVER STATION GRFK1 GRAINFIELD.
Mar 10, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 116 Se Monument, KSCOCORAHS STATION KS-LG-15 OAKLEY 7.3 SSW.
Mar 10, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 1210 S Sharon Springs, KSCOCORAHS STATION KS-WA-1 SHARON SPRINGS 10 S.
Mar 10, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 12.63 N Russell Springs, KSCO-OP OBSERVER STATION RLLK1 3.4 N RUSSELL SPRINGS.
Mar 10, 6:04 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 131 Nw Quinter, KS24-HR TOTAL SNOWFALL REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Mar 10, 6:05 AM MSTSNOW 6Norton, KSNORTON COUNTY DISPATCH ESTIMATED 6 INCHES OF SNOW ACCUMULATION (STORM TOTAL) AS OF 6:05 AM MST ON THURSDAY MARCH 10. ASIDE FROM LINGERING FLURRIES, SNOW HAS ENDED.
Mar 10, 6:10 AM MSTSNOW 5Atwood, KSRAWLINS COUNTY DISPATCH ESTIMATED 5 INCHES OF SNOW ACCUMULATION (STORM TOTAL) AS OF 6:10 AM MST ON THURSDAY MARCH 10. ASIDE FROM LINGERING FLURRIES, SNOW HAS ENDED.

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

The nearest sounding before it

N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE (KLBF), launched 00:00Z, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 179 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, N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE at 00:00Z on 2022-03-09Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE at 00:00Z on 2022-03-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -3 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1023 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
41 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-3 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
57 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

588 
WWUS43 KGLD 090913
WSWGLD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
213 AM MST Wed Mar 9 2022

.Snow will begin to develop in southwest Nebraska Wednesday
afternoon and gradually move south. Worst conditions are expected
Wednesday night when snow and blowing snow may cause significant
travel difficulties, including Interstate 70. Snow will gradually
end west to east through the day on Thursday.

COZ090-091-KSZ001-002-NEZ079>081-100000-
/O.UPG.KGLD.WS.A.0003.220309T1800Z-220311T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGLD.WS.W.0002.220309T2100Z-220311T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, St. Francis, 
Bird City, Atwood, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, 
Palisade, and McCook
213 AM MST Wed Mar 9 2022 /313 AM CST Wed Mar 9 2022/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MST /3 PM CST/ THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8
  inches. Local amounts of up to a foot possible along the Kansas
  and Nebrasak border area. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Kansas, east central and 
  northeast Colorado and southwest Nebraska.

* WHEN...From 2 PM MST /3 PM CST/ this afternoon to 5 PM MST /6 
  PM CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce 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.

&&

$$

KSZ003-004-013>016-027>029-100000-
/O.UPG.KGLD.WS.A.0003.220309T1800Z-220311T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGLD.WS.W.0002.220310T0000Z-220311T0000Z/
Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-
Including the cities of Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, 
Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, 
and Grainfield
213 AM MST Wed Mar 9 2022 /313 AM CST Wed Mar 9 2022/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Kansas.

* WHEN...From 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon to 5 PM MST /6 
  PM CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard or near blizzard conditions
  possible for a few hours this evening, between 5 PM MST and
  midnight MST, mainly along and south of Interstate 70.

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.

&&

$$

COZ092-KSZ041-042-100000-
/O.NEW.KGLD.WW.Y.0007.220310T0000Z-220311T0000Z/
Cheyenne-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, Tribune, 
and Leoti
213 AM MST Wed Mar 9 2022 /313 AM CST Wed Mar 9 2022/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/
THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds
  gusting as high as 55 mph. 

* WHERE...In Kansas, Greeley and Wichita Counties. In Colorado, 
  Cheyenne County.

* WHEN...From 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon to 5 PM MST /6 
  PM CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard or near blizzard conditions
  possible for a few hours this evening, between 5 PM MST and
  midnight MST.

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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
450 
WWUS43 KGLD 091847
WSWGLD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1147 AM MST Wed Mar 9 2022

.Snow will begin to develop in southwest Nebraska Wednesday
afternoon and gradually move south. Worst conditions are expected
Wednesday night when snow and blowing snow may cause significant
travel difficulties, including Interstate 70. Snow will gradually
end west to east through the day on Thursday.

COZ090-091-KSZ001-002-NEZ079>081-100600-
/O.CON.KGLD.WS.W.0002.220309T2100Z-220311T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, St. Francis, 
Bird City, Atwood, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, 
Palisade, and McCook
1147 AM MST Wed Mar 9 2022 /1247 PM CST Wed Mar 9 2022/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM
CST/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 to 40 mph. Wind chill 
  readings could drop as low as -10 to -16.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Kansas, east central and 
  northeast Colorado and southwest Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. 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.

&&

$$

KSZ003-004-013>016-027>029-100600-
/O.CON.KGLD.WS.W.0002.220310T0000Z-220311T0000Z/
Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-
Including the cities of Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, 
Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, 
and Grainfield
1147 AM MST Wed Mar 9 2022 /1247 PM CST Wed Mar 9 2022/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST /6 PM
CST/ THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 50 mph. Wind chill 
  readings could drop as low as -10 to -16.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Kansas.

* WHEN...From 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon to 5 PM MST /6 
  PM CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

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.

&&

$$

COZ092-KSZ041-042-100600-
/O.CON.KGLD.WW.Y.0007.220310T0000Z-220311T0000Z/
Cheyenne-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, Tribune, 
and Leoti
1147 AM MST Wed Mar 9 2022 /1247 PM CST Wed Mar 9 2022/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST /6 PM
CST/ THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds 
  gusting as high as 45 to 55 mph. Wind chill readings
  could drop as low as -10 to -16.

* WHERE...In Kansas, Wichita and Greeley Counties. In Colorado, 
  Cheyenne County.

* WHEN...From 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon to 5 PM MST /6 
  PM CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

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.

&&

$$
363 
WWUS43 KGLD 092122
WSWGLD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
222 PM MST Wed Mar 9 2022

COZ090-091-KSZ001-002-NEZ079>081-100600-
/O.CON.KGLD.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220311T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, St. Francis, 
Bird City, Atwood, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, 
Palisade, and McCook
222 PM MST Wed Mar 9 2022 /322 PM CST Wed Mar 9 2022/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM
CST/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches.
  Localized amounts in banding near a foot are possible in areas
  near the Nebraska/Kansas border from Atwood east. Winds gusting
  as high as 35 to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Kansas, east central and 
  northeast Colorado and southwest Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing and drifting
  snow could significantly reduce visibility and impact the 
  morning or evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 16 
  below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as
  30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ003-004-013>016-027>029-100600-
/O.CON.KGLD.WS.W.0002.220310T0000Z-220311T0000Z/
Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-
Including the cities of Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, 
Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, 
and Grainfield
222 PM MST Wed Mar 9 2022 /322 PM CST Wed Mar 9 2022/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM
CST/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8
  inches. Localized amounts in banding near a foot are possible in
  areas in Kansas east of Highway 25 and along/north of Highway 
  36. Winds gusting as high as 35 to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing and
  drifting snow could significantly reduce visibility and create
  hazardous conditions for the morning or evening commute. The
  cold wind chills as low as 16 below zero could cause frostbite
  on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

COZ092-KSZ041-042-100600-
/O.CON.KGLD.WW.Y.0007.220310T0000Z-220311T0000Z/
Cheyenne-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, Tribune, 
and Leoti
222 PM MST Wed Mar 9 2022 /322 PM CST Wed Mar 9 2022/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM
CST/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy expected. Total snow accumulations of 2
  to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 to 45 mph.

* WHERE...In Kansas, Wichita and Greeley Counties. In Colorado, 
  Cheyenne County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The 
  cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$
265 
WWUS43 KGLD 100022
WSWGLD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
522 PM MST Wed Mar 9 2022

COZ090-091-KSZ001-002-NEZ079>081-101200-
/O.CON.KGLD.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220311T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, St. Francis, 
Bird City, Atwood, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, 
Palisade, and McCook
522 PM MST Wed Mar 9 2022 /622 PM CST Wed Mar 9 2022/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM
CST/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 8 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Kansas, east central and
  northeast Colorado and southwest Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the morning or evening commute. The cold wind
  chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ003-004-013>016-027>029-101200-
/O.CON.KGLD.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220311T0000Z/
Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-
Including the cities of Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, 
Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, 
and Grainfield
522 PM MST Wed Mar 9 2022 /622 PM CST Wed Mar 9 2022/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM
CST/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 7 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. 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.

&&

$$

COZ092-KSZ041-042-101200-
/O.CON.KGLD.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220311T0000Z/
Cheyenne-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, Tribune, 
and Leoti
522 PM MST Wed Mar 9 2022 /622 PM CST Wed Mar 9 2022/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM
CST/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...In Kansas, Wichita and Greeley Counties. In Colorado, 
  Cheyenne County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the morning or evening commute. The cold wind
  chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$
189 
WWUS43 KGLD 100332
WSWGLD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
832 PM MST Wed Mar 9 2022

COZ090-KSZ001>004-013>016-029-NEZ079>081-101400-
/O.EXT.KGLD.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220310T1800Z/
Yuma-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-
Graham-Gove-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, St. Francis, Bird City, 
Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, 
Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, 
Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook
832 PM MST Wed Mar 9 2022 /932 PM CST Wed Mar 9 2022/

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST /NOON CST/
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Kansas, 
  northeast Colorado and southwest Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST /noon CST/ Thursday.

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

&&

$$

COZ091-KSZ027-028-101400-
/O.EXT.KGLD.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220310T1800Z/
Kit Carson-Wallace-Logan-
Including the cities of Burlington, Sharon Springs, and Oakley
832 PM MST Wed Mar 9 2022 /932 PM CST Wed Mar 9 2022/

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST /NOON CST/
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...In Kansas, Logan and Wallace Counties. In Colorado, 
  Kit Carson County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST /noon CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning commute. Cold wind chills as
  low as 15 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin.

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.

&&

$$

COZ092-KSZ041-042-101400-
/O.EXT.KGLD.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220310T1800Z/
Cheyenne-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, Tribune, 
and Leoti
832 PM MST Wed Mar 9 2022 /932 PM CST Wed Mar 9 2022/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST /NOON
CST/ THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Kansas, Wichita and Greeley Counties. In Colorado, 
  Cheyenne County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST /noon CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning commute. Cold wind chills as
  low as 15 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin.

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.

&&

$$
601 
WWUS43 KGLD 101139
WSWGLD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
439 AM MST Thu Mar 10 2022

COZ090-091-KSZ001-013-NEZ079-101245-
/O.CAN.KGLD.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220310T1800Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Sherman-Dundy-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, St. Francis, 
Bird City, Goodland, and Benkelman
439 AM MST Thu Mar 10 2022 /539 AM CST Thu Mar 10 2022/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snow is beginning to end across the area, with additional
accumulations early this morning of less than a half inch
expected. Therefore, the winter storm warning has been cancelled. 

Roads will remain snow covered and slippery through the day with 
temperatures only reaching the teens for highs. Wind chills will
be as low as 10 below early this morning, rising into the single 
digits above zero this afternoon. 

$$

KSZ002>004-014>016-027>029-NEZ080-081-101800-
/O.CON.KGLD.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220310T1800Z/
Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-
Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Colby, Hoxie, 
Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield,
Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook
439 AM MST Thu Mar 10 2022 /539 AM CST Thu Mar 10 2022/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST /NOON
CST/ THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...light to occasionally moderate snow will continue into
  this morning. Additional snow accumulations of up to two 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Kansas and 
  southwest Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST /noon CST/ this morning.

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

&&

$$

COZ092-KSZ041-042-101800-
/O.CON.KGLD.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220310T1800Z/
Cheyenne-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, Tribune, 
and Leoti
439 AM MST Thu Mar 10 2022 /539 AM CST Thu Mar 10 2022/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST
/NOON CST/ THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...light snow will continue into this morning. Additional 
  snow accumulations of up to one inch.

* WHERE...In Kansas, Wichita and Greeley Counties. In Colorado, 
  Cheyenne County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST /noon CST/ this morning.

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

&&

$$
335 
WWUS43 KGLD 101536
WSWGLD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
836 AM MST Thu Mar 10 2022

KSZ002>004-014>016-027>029-NEZ080-081-101645-
/O.CAN.KGLD.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220310T1800Z/
Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-
Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Colby, Hoxie, 
Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield,
Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook
836 AM MST Thu Mar 10 2022 /936 AM CST Thu Mar 10 2022/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Accumulating snowfall has ended prompting cancellation. Some
scattered showers are possible later today, with little to no
accumulation expected.

$$

COZ092-KSZ041-042-101645-
/O.CAN.KGLD.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220310T1800Z/
Cheyenne-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, Tribune, 
and Leoti
836 AM MST Thu Mar 10 2022 /936 AM CST Thu Mar 10 2022/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Advisory level snowfall has ended over the region, prompting
cancellation. Some scattered showers are possible later today, 
with little to no accumulation expected.

$$

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 Goodland, KS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Mar 8, 10:38 PM MST, 3 hours 35 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 8, 10:38 PM MST, 3 hours 35 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1038 PM MST Tue Mar 8 2022

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Wednesday)
Issued at 123 PM MST Tue Mar 8 2022

20Z Water vapor imagery indicates fairly robust short wave trough
exiting the area and was centered over northern Oklahoma. System was
responsible for some fairly strong snow showers across Greeley and
Wichita counties, causing 1-3 inches of snow in a localized area. At
the surface a cold front was moving through the CWA and was located
between Oakley and Scott City.

Forecast concerns will be how the pattern evolves over the next 48
hours as potential winter storm develops.

Cold front will stall across the area tonight and aside from setting
off a few weak rain/snow showers in the late afternoon, weather will
be relatively quiet in the evening. As sfc low develops across
eastern Colorado front will stall and somewhat moist return flow
will develop along and north of the front. Think this area will fill
in as fog/low stratus after 06z and given weak orographic forcing
and differential temperature advection there actually is a window
overnight where freezing drizzle may develop due to weak shallow
convection. Think amounts will only be a trace, but may make things
slippery in the fog.

Attention then turns to deepening low pressure system as snow
develops north of the front during the late morning and afternoon
hours. Initially, snow looks to remain stratiform in broad area of
warm air advection focused mainly north of Interstate 70. During the
afternoon and evening  cyclogenesis will intensify and in response
expect snow to become fairly widespread across the area. Frontal
zone around H65 has ample instability to work with above this
surface and expect an intense band or series of bands to develop in
the larger area of precipitation. Given the combination of strong
mesoscale forcing and instability a few locations may very well see
accumulations greater than 8 inches, but given the general low
predictability of these kind of events nailing down the exact area
remain difficult. As it stands, will leave watch going today
although nearly at warning confidence for area from McCook to Hoxie
and points east.

In addition to the heavy snow potential Wednesday night, deepening
low will bring a corresponding increase in winds during the evening
on Wednesday. Winds will be strongest south of Interstate 70 where
winds gusting to 45 mph not out of the question. While winds will be
strongest where snow is least likely, there will be some locations
where winds and falling snow will line up for a few areas. This will
likely result in near blizzard conditions during the evening hours,
potentially along Interstate 70.

Snow will diminish on Thursday as low moves to the east and weakens
leading to a gradual end to accumulating snow. While system will
bring an end to the snow, it will leave much colder temperatures in
its wake with highs struggling to get out of the teens in many
locations.

.LONG TERM...(Thursday night through Tuesday)
Issued at 108 PM MST Tue Mar 8 2022

The long term period starts with below average temperatures on
Friday before warming to near or above average temperatures for the
remainder of the period. More uncertainty has been added going into
next week as the shortwaves in the upper flow now may have surface
systems or cold fronts with them which would impact temperatures and
potentially bring precipitation.

For Thursday night and into Friday, the positive tilt of the trough
has it forecasted to move through the area during this time period.
As this occurs, any remaining cloud cover and light snow will begin
to push out of the area. In regard to temperatures, morning lows are
forecasted to be in the single digits while highs reach the 20's and
30's. During the overnight and Friday morning hours, wind chills
could drop into the negatives with a few locales reaching the
negative teens.

Going into Saturday, the previous higher surface pressure and upper
trough is forecasted to move off to the east which would allow the
next upper ridge to start moving into the area. Near the surface,
broader lower pressure could start forming while winds shift back to
out of the south. With this daytime highs would reach the 50's, but
areas with snow cover lingering would struggle to reach the mid
40's. Henceforth, locales generally east have highs forecasted in
the 40's and there could even be some 30's if the snow from the
previous system is heavy and lingers.

Sunday through Tuesday has a general trend of warm and dry with some
upper level ridging. However, confidence is increasing in either
some shortwave disturbances or even a "flattening" of the flow which
could impact how much the area warms up and if precipitation
returns. Guidance currently is keying in on late Sunday into Monday
with a shortwave trough moving through the High Plains and an
associated cold front. Given this relatively new shift (there was
some hints of this yesterday), I haven't switched over to this
solution but it could bring precipitation Sunday and cooler
temperatures Monday. Will need to monitor if this signal becomes
stronger but am keeping the near to above average temperatures for
now with dry conditions.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Wednesday night)
Issued at 1024 PM MST Tue Mar 8 2022

VFR conditions are anticipated for the first several hours of the
06Z TAF period with light winds. There is potential for
fog/freezing fog to develop over the KGLD terminal beginning
around 09Z with visibilities dropping to MVFR criteria. Freezing
drizzle may also develop within the vicinity of both KGLD and KMCK around
10Z. MVFR to potentially IFR conditions due to fog are expected
to linger through noon.

During the afternoon hours through the remainder of the period
light to moderate snow is expected to impact the terminals,
reducing visibility to IFR conditions at times. Light snow is
expected to push south during the afternoon hours with the best
chances for snow occurring around after 20Z. Winds are expected to
shift to the northeast from ~00Z to 06Z with speeds increasing to
15-20 kts and gusts up to 30 kts. This could create further
visibility restrictions due to blowing snow.

&&

.GLD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KS...Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday morning through Thursday
     afternoon for KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029.

CO...Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday morning through Thursday
     afternoon for COZ090-091.

NE...Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday morning through Thursday
     afternoon for NEZ079>081.

&&

SHORT TERM...JRM
LONG TERM...KAK
AVIATION...KMK
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 8, 9:21 PM MST, 4 hours 52 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Goodland KS
921 PM MST Tue Mar 8 2022

COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-100430-
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-
Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock-
Red Willow-
921 PM MST Tue Mar 8 2022 /1021 PM CST Tue Mar 8 2022/

This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska...
northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT...

Fog is expected to develop tonight after 2 AM MST and persist to
just after sunrise. Visibility may fall to below a half of a mile at
times with very light freezing drizzle as well.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...

A storm system will impact the area Wednesday through Thursday
bringing another round of snow to the Tri-State area. While details
are still somewhat uncertain, the potential exists for heavy snow
accompanied by blowing and drifting snow due to gusty northerly
winds. Those with travel plans, especially Wednesday night and
Thursday morning should continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

Wind chills may drop to as low as 12 below Thursday night through
Friday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be required tonight.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 9, 2:13 AM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryGLDCheyenne30 hr

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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.