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Winter Storm Warning 3, NWS Topeka, KS

March 9, 202217 counties in Kansas

NWS Topeka, KS issued this winter storm warning at Mar 9, 2022, 3:30 AM CST for 17 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Mar 9, 2022, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 20 hr. 58 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, 3:30 AM CST (09:30 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 9, 2022, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Mar 10, 2022, 2:11 PM CST
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Topeka, KS

Counties Brown County, KS, Clay County, KS, Cloud County, KS, Dickinson County, KS, Douglas County, KS, Geary County, KS, Jackson County, KS, Jefferson County, KS, Marshall County, KS, Nemaha County, KS, Ottawa County, KS, Pottawatomie County, KS, Republic County, KS, Riley County, KS, Shawnee County, KS, Wabaunsee County, KS, Washington County, KS

The radar

The Topeka radar (KTWX), 47 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:34 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 10, 6:13 AM CSTSNOW 1.73 Ene Topeka, KSTOTAL AS OF 12Z (6 AM).
Mar 10, 6:20 AM CSTSNOW 51 Wsw Concordia, KSMEASURED AT KNCK RADIO.
Mar 10, 6:26 AM CSTSNOW 45 Wnw Randolph, KS
Mar 10, 6:45 AM CSTSNOW 6.2Blue Rapids, KSCO-OP OBSERVER STATION BRPK1 BLUE RAPIDS.
Mar 10, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 41 E Bremen, KSCO-OP OBSERVER STATION BRMK1 1.1 E BREMEN.
Mar 10, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 43 Ene Culver, KSCOCORAHS STATION KS-OT-13 3 ENE CULVER.
Mar 10, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 4Clay Center, KSCO-OP OBSERVER STATION CCRK1 CLAY CENTER.
Mar 10, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 4Hope, KSCOCORAHS STATION KS-DK-19 HOPE 0.3 S.
Mar 10, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.21 W Wamego, KSCOCORAHS STATION KS-PT-44 WAMEGO 1.3 W.
Mar 10, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.51 Nnw Seneca, KSCOCORAHS STATION KS-NM-1 SENECA 0.5 N.
Mar 10, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.5Minneapolis, KSCO-OP OBSERVER STATION MNPK1 MINNEAPOLIS.
Mar 10, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.85 Nnw Ada, KSCOCORAHS STATION KS-OT-2 BARNARD 7.5 ENE.
Mar 10, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 5.52 S Concordia, KSCOCORAHS STATION KS-CD-6 CONCORDIA 1.8 S.
Mar 10, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 63 Ene Saint George, KSCO-OP OBSERVER STATION WAMK1 3.1 NE SAINT GEORGE.
Mar 10, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 6Miltonvale, KSCO-OP OBSERVER STATION MLTK1 MILTONVALE.
Mar 10, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 71 Ssw Palmer, KSCOCORAHS STATION KS-WS-13 PALMER 0.6 SSW.
Mar 10, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 74 N Belleville, KSCOCORAHS STATION KS-RP-3 BELLEVILLE 4.2 N.
Mar 10, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 79 Ne Glasco, KSCOCORAHS STATION KS-CD-3 CONCORDIA 9.3 SSW.
Mar 10, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 7.1Clifton, KSCO-OP OBSERVER STATION CFTK1 CLIFTON.
Mar 10, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 82 Nw Jamestown, KSCOCORAHS STATION KS-CD-1 JAMESTOWN 2.4 NW.
Mar 10, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 8.77 Ssw Barnes, KSCOCORAHS STATION KS-WS-2 GREENLEAF 7.8 SSE.
Mar 10, 7:06 AM CSTSNOW 3.1Mclouth, KSMEASURED AT 6 AM.
Mar 10, 7:10 AM CSTSNOW 3.14 Nne Berryton, KS
Mar 10, 7:45 AM CSTSNOW 31 Nw Lawrence, KS
Mar 10, 7:45 AM CSTSNOW 3.37 Wsw Topeka, KS
Mar 10, 7:49 AM CSTSNOW 3.37 Wsw Topeka, KS
Mar 10, 7:50 AM CSTSNOW 31 Wnw Lawrence, KS
Mar 10, 7:52 AM CSTSNOW 52 Nne Manhattan, KS
Mar 10, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 41 S Longford, KSCO-OP OBSERVER STATION LGFK1 LONGFORD.
Mar 10, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 43 Nnw Perry, KSCO-OP OBSERVER STATION PRRK1 PERRY 3 NNW.
Mar 10, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 45 Nnw Manhattan, KSCO-OP OBSERVER STATION MTTK1 4.7 NW MANHATTAN.
Mar 10, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.51 N Keats, KSCOCORAHS STATION KS-RL-51 MANHATTAN 7.0 WNW.
Mar 10, 8:00 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 5.53 Wnw Manhattan, KSTOTAL SO FAR. STILL SNOWING.
Mar 10, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 9Courtland, KSCO-OP OBSERVER STATION CTLK1 COURTLAND.
Mar 10, 8:16 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 4Riley, KSTOTAL SO FAR. STILL SNOWING.
Mar 10, 8:18 AM CSTSNOW 27 Ene Delia, KSTOTAL SO FAR. STILL SNOWING.
Mar 10, 8:26 AM CSTSNOW 3Mclouth, KS
Mar 10, 8:30 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 4.5Wamego, KSTOTAL SO FAR. STILL SNOWING.
Mar 10, 8:51 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 6Leonardville, KSTOTAL SO FAR. STILL SNOWING.
Mar 10, 8:58 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 7Frankfort, KSTOTAL SO FAR. STILL SNOWING.
Mar 10, 9:09 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 7Blue Rapids, KSTOTAL SO FAR. STILL SNOWING.
Mar 10, 9:12 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 51 S Grandview Plaza, KSTOTAL SO FAR. STILL SNOWING.
Mar 10, 9:19 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 7.5Washington, KSTOTAL SO FAR. LIGHT SNOW ONGOING.
Mar 10, 9:30 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 7Marysville, KSTOTAL SO FAR. FLUFFY AND STILL SNOWING.
Mar 10, 9:37 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 42 Wnw Lawrence, KSTOTAL SO FAR. STILL SNOWING.
Mar 10, 9:41 AM CSTSNOW 2Blaine, KSESTIMATED TOTAL AS OF 7AM WITH 0.19 IN OF LIQUID. STILL SNOWING.
Mar 10, 9:50 AM CSTSNOW 3.87 Wsw Topeka, KSSNOW STILL FALLING.
Mar 10, 9:53 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 6Clay Center, KSTOTAL SO FAR. LIGHT SNOW ONGOING.
Mar 10, 9:54 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 8Tescott, KSTOTAL SO FAR. LIGHT SNOW ONGOING.
Mar 10, 9:58 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 4Mayetta, KSTOTAL SO FAR. SNOW ONGOING.
Mar 10, 10:19 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 7Linn, KSTOTAL SO FAR. SNOW ONGOING.
Mar 10, 12:00 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 54 Wsw Topeka, KSTOTAL SO FAR. STILL SNOWING.
Mar 10, 12:00 PM CSTSNOW 8Clifton, KS
Mar 10, 1:00 PM CSTSNOW 65 Sse Milford, KSSNOW TOTAL THROUGH 1 PM.
Mar 10, 1:35 PM CSTSNOW 44 E Emmett, KSTOTAL SO FAR, STILL SNOWING.
Mar 10, 1:36 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 61 Wnw Manhattan, KS
Mar 10, 2:00 PM CSTSNOW 4.63 Wnw Lawrence, KS
Mar 10, 2:10 PM CSTSNOW 4.94 Nne Berryton, 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, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 85 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 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, Topeka, KS at 00:00Z on 2022-03-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 40 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
1910 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
51 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
40 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
59 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

770 
WWUS43 KTOP 090930
WSWTOP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
330 AM CST Wed Mar 9 2022

KSZ008>012-020>024-034-036-038-092200-
/O.UPG.KTOP.WS.A.0003.220310T0000Z-220311T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTOP.WS.W.0003.220310T0000Z-220311T0000Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Ottawa-Geary-Wabaunsee-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, 
Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Minneapolis, Bennington, 
Junction City, Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland,
Harveyville, and Paxico
330 AM CST Wed Mar 9 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Thursday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

KSZ026-039-040-092200-
/O.UPG.KTOP.WS.A.0003.220310T0000Z-220311T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTOP.WS.W.0003.220310T0000Z-220311T0600Z/
Jefferson-Shawnee-Douglas-
Including the cities of Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, 
Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Topeka, and Lawrence
330 AM CST Wed Mar 9 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT CST THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 
  inches.

* WHERE...Jefferson, Shawnee and Douglas Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight CST Thursday night.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

KSZ035-092200-
/O.UPG.KTOP.WS.A.0003.220310T0000Z-220311T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTOP.WW.Y.0008.220310T0000Z-220311T0000Z/
Dickinson-
Including the cities of Abilene and Herington
330 AM CST Wed Mar 9 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Dickinson County.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Thursday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

KSZ037-054-092200-
/O.NEW.KTOP.WW.Y.0008.220310T0000Z-220311T0000Z/
Morris-Lyon-
Including the cities of Council Grove and Emporia
330 AM CST Wed Mar 9 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Morris and Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Thursday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

KSZ055-056-058-059-092200-
/O.NEW.KTOP.WW.Y.0008.220310T0000Z-220311T0600Z/
Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, 
Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
330 AM CST Wed Mar 9 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT CST THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Osage, Franklin, Coffey and Anderson Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight CST Thursday night.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
263 
WWUS43 KTOP 092013
WSWTOP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
213 PM CST Wed Mar 9 2022

KSZ008>012-020>024-034-036-038-101000-
/O.CON.KTOP.WS.W.0003.220310T0000Z-220311T0000Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Ottawa-Geary-Wabaunsee-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, 
Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Minneapolis, Bennington, 
Junction City, Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland,
Harveyville, and Paxico
213 PM CST Wed Mar 9 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

KSZ026-039-040-101000-
/O.CON.KTOP.WS.W.0003.220310T0000Z-220311T0600Z/
Jefferson-Shawnee-Douglas-
Including the cities of Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, 
Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Topeka, and Lawrence
213 PM CST Wed Mar 9 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO MIDNIGHT CST THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 
  inches.

* WHERE...Jefferson, Shawnee and Douglas Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight CST Thursday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

KSZ035-037-054-101000-
/O.CON.KTOP.WW.Y.0008.220310T0000Z-220311T0000Z/
Dickinson-Morris-Lyon-
Including the cities of Abilene, Herington, Council Grove, 
and Emporia
213 PM CST Wed Mar 9 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Morris and Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

KSZ055-056-058-059-101000-
/O.CON.KTOP.WW.Y.0008.220310T0000Z-220311T0600Z/
Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, 
Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
213 PM CST Wed Mar 9 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO MIDNIGHT CST THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Osage, Franklin, Coffey and Anderson Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight CST Thursday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$
114 
WWUS43 KTOP 100759
WSWTOP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
159 AM CST Thu Mar 10 2022

KSZ035-101600-
/O.UPG.KTOP.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-220311T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KTOP.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220311T0000Z/
Dickinson-
Including the cities of Abilene and Herington
159 AM CST Thu Mar 10 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Dickinson County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

KSZ008>012-020>024-034-036-038-101600-
/O.CON.KTOP.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220311T0000Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Ottawa-Geary-Wabaunsee-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, 
Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Minneapolis, Bennington, 
Junction City, Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland,
Harveyville, and Paxico
159 AM CST Thu Mar 10 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

KSZ026-039-040-101600-
/O.CON.KTOP.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220311T0600Z/
Jefferson-Shawnee-Douglas-
Including the cities of Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, 
Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Topeka, and Lawrence
159 AM CST Thu Mar 10 2022

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 
  inches.

* WHERE...Jefferson, Shawnee and Douglas Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

KSZ056-058-059-101600-
/O.EXT.KTOP.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-220311T1200Z/
Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
159 AM CST Thu Mar 10 2022

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Osage, Franklin, Coffey and Anderson Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

KSZ037-054-101600-
/O.CON.KTOP.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-220311T0000Z/
Morris-Lyon-
Including the cities of Council Grove and Emporia
159 AM CST Thu Mar 10 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Morris and Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

KSZ055-101600-
/O.CON.KTOP.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-220311T0600Z/
Osage-
Including the cities of Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, 
Burlingame, and Overbrook
159 AM CST Thu Mar 10 2022

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Osage, Franklin, Coffey and Anderson Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$
938 
WWUS43 KTOP 101558
WSWTOP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
958 AM CST Thu Mar 10 2022

KSZ008>012-020>024-034>036-038-110000-
/O.CON.KTOP.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220311T0000Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Wabaunsee-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, 
Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Minneapolis, Bennington, Abilene, 
Herington, Junction City, Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista,
McFarland, Harveyville, and Paxico
958 AM CST Thu Mar 10 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations up to
  3 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

KSZ026-039-040-110000-
/O.CON.KTOP.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220311T0600Z/
Jefferson-Shawnee-Douglas-
Including the cities of Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, 
Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Topeka, and Lawrence
958 AM CST Thu Mar 10 2022

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations up to
  3 inches.

* WHERE...Jefferson, Shawnee and Douglas Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

KSZ037-054-110000-
/O.CON.KTOP.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-220311T0000Z/
Morris-Lyon-
Including the cities of Council Grove and Emporia
958 AM CST Thu Mar 10 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 
  inches.

* WHERE...Morris and Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

KSZ056-058-059-110000-
/O.CON.KTOP.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-220311T1200Z/
Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
958 AM CST Thu Mar 10 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations up to
  3 inches.

* WHERE...Osage, Franklin, Coffey and Anderson Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

KSZ055-110000-
/O.CON.KTOP.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-220311T0600Z/
Osage-
Including the cities of Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, 
Burlingame, and Overbrook
958 AM CST Thu Mar 10 2022

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations up to
  3 inches.

* WHERE...Osage, Franklin, Coffey and Anderson Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$
265 
WWUS43 KTOP 102011
WSWTOP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
211 PM CST Thu Mar 10 2022

KSZ011-012-023-024-038-110000-
/O.CAN.KTOP.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220311T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KTOP.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-220311T0000Z/
Nemaha-Brown-Pottawatomie-Jackson-Wabaunsee-
Including the cities of Sabetha, Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, 
Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, 
Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, and Paxico
211 PM CST Thu Mar 10 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch.

* WHERE...Nemaha, Brown, Pottawatomie, Jackson and Wabaunsee 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

KSZ026-039-040-110000-
/O.CAN.KTOP.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220311T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KTOP.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-220311T0000Z/
Jefferson-Shawnee-Douglas-
Including the cities of Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, 
Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Topeka, and Lawrence
211 PM CST Thu Mar 10 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch.

* WHERE...Jefferson, Shawnee and Douglas Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

KSZ008>010-020>022-034>036-102115-
/O.CAN.KTOP.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220311T0000Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Cloud-Clay-Riley-Ottawa-Dickinson-
Geary-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Concordia, 
Clay Center, Manhattan, Minneapolis, Bennington, Abilene, 
Herington, and Junction City
211 PM CST Thu Mar 10 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Accumulating snow has moved east of the area. Any remaining light
snow will end in the next hour with little to no additional
impacts.

$$

KSZ037-054-102115-
/O.CAN.KTOP.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-220311T0000Z/
Morris-Lyon-
Including the cities of Council Grove and Emporia
211 PM CST Thu Mar 10 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Accumulating snow has moved east of the area. Any remaining light
snow will end in the next hour with little to no additional
impacts.

$$

KSZ055-110000-
/O.EXT.KTOP.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-220311T0000Z/
Osage-
Including the cities of Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, 
Burlingame, and Overbrook
211 PM CST Thu Mar 10 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 
  inches.

* WHERE...Osage County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

KSZ056-058-059-110415-
/O.CON.KTOP.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-220311T1200Z/
Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
211 PM CST Thu Mar 10 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 
  inches.

* WHERE...Franklin, Coffey and Anderson Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

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 Topeka, KS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Mar 8, 10:28 PM CST, 5 hours 2 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 8, 10:28 PM CST, 5 hours 2 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Topeka KS
1028 PM CST Tue Mar 8 2022

...Update to aviation forecast discussion...

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 309 PM CST Tue Mar 8 2022

Key Messages:

- Accumulating snow appears likely Wednesday evening through Friday
  morning.

- Highest totals from the event currently reside along and north of
  Interstate 70. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for this area

- Arctic air accompanies the snow with below normal temperatures
  expected Thursday through Saturday.

Quiet weather remains in place today with the forecast area on the
western periphery of an eastward advancing surface ridge. A mid-
level shortwave has progressed into the Plains this afternoon and
will continue to push east this evening, shunting a cold front
southeastward through the forecast area. The main impact from the
passing of these features will be the increased CAA that sets the
stage for the winter storm that will impact the region beginning
Wednesday afternoon.

Dry and quiet conditions are expected for the first half of
Wednesday before a longwave trough digs south across the central
CONUS. In response, a surface low deepens over southeastern Colorado
and is pushed to the southeast by the diving trough into the
panhandles of Texas and Oklahoma. The pressure gradient tightens
across the forecast area with strengthening northeast winds allowing
colder air to spill in. A band of precipitation is likely to be
ongoing across Nebraska during the day Wednesday where isentropic
ascent is maximized to the north of the 850mb front. This band will
be pushed into north central Kansas during the mid to late afternoon
as the 850mb front sags south and east. Synoptic scale lift begins
to ramp up after 00z as the trough progresses through and a pair of
upper-level jet streaks become coupled with northeast Kansas progged
to be in the area of enhanced upper-level divergence. At the same
time, the LLJ strengthens with increasing isentropic ascent along
and north of the 850mb front. To go along with all of the synoptic
scale lift, an area of further enhancement appears likely as 850-
700mb frontogenesis maximizes in the 00z-12z timeframe. All of this
supports a band of heavier snow although the exact location is still
uncertain. The best chances for 6+ inches of snow lies along and
north of Highway 36 where model soundings show a deep dendritic
growth zone collocated with substantial synoptic and mesoscale
forcing for several hours. SLR may exceed 15:1 with snowfall rates
approaching 1" per hour in this area. This heavier band may weaken
Thursday morning as the LLJ weakens, but an area of frontogenetic
forcing may continue to enhance overall lift across the area as the
850mb front translates to the south and east. As a result, light to
moderate snow is progged to continue through the day Thursday. A
piece of the main trough becomes a closed low near the desert
southwest and ejects across the southern Plains Thursday evening
into Friday. Precipitation with this second wave is mainly expected
to stay southeast of the forecast area, but may clip areas along and
southeast of Interstate 35. Any lingering snow ends by midday Friday.

Overall amounts will vary across the area. As previously mentioned,
areas along and north of Highway 36 have the best chance at 6+
inches of snow. Further south along the Interstate 70 corridor, 2-6
inches is possible with amounts generally 3 inches or less expected
even further south. With confidence increasing in significant snow
accumulations, a Winter Storm Watch has been issued for areas along
and north of Interstate 70.

Along with the snow, arctic air makes its return to the area with
highs on Thursday and Friday in the 30s. The coldest timeframe looks
to be Saturday morning where temperatures will fall into the single
digits with some below zero readings. Temperatures moderate quickly
with 50s and 60s returning to begin next week.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Wednesday night)
Issued at 1028 PM CST Tue Mar 8 2022

VFR conditions are expected through the TAF period. Winds will
veer to the northeast overnight. Wintry precipitation will
approach the terminals near the end of the period.

&&

.TOP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday evening through Thursday
afternoon for KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>036-038>040.

&&

DISCUSSION...Flanagan
AVIATION...Baerg
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 8, 3:11 PM CST, 12 hours 19 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Topeka KS
311 PM CST Tue Mar 8 2022

KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-092115-
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
311 PM CST Tue Mar 8 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for east central...north
central and northeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Confidence continues to increase in accumulating snowfall across
the area Wednesday evening through Friday morning. A Winter Storm
Watch has been issued for areas along and north of Interstate 70
where confidence is highest in several inches of snow.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

&&

More detailed information can be accessed at...
http://www.weather.gov/media/top/DssPacket.pdf

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 9, 3:30 AM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryTOPAnderson, Brown, Coffey, Dickinson, Douglas, Franklin and 9 more51 hr

Nearby

Winter Storm Warnings in Kansas, 2022Every winter storm warning in 2022

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.