Alert archive / Kansas / Blizzard Warnings in 2023
Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Goodland, KS
NWS Goodland, KS issued this blizzard warning at Dec 25, 2023, 2:46 AM CST for 8 counties in Kansas; Dundy County, Hitchcock County, Red Willow County, Nebraska; Cheyenne County, Kit Carson County, Yuma County, Colorado. It took effect at Dec 25, 2023, 1:00 PM CST. It was in force for 32 hr. 42 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
- Dec 25, 2023, 2:46 AM CST (08:46 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 25, 2023, 1:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Dec 26, 2023, 8:54 PM CST
- In force
- 32 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Goodland, KS
Counties Cheyenne County, CO, Kit Carson County, CO, Yuma County, CO, Cheyenne County, KS, Decatur County, KS, Graham County, KS, Norton County, KS, Rawlins County, KS, Sheridan County, KS, Sherman County, KS, Thomas County, KS, Dundy County, NE, Hitchcock County, NE, Red Willow County, NE
The radar
The Goodland radar (KGLD), 52 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 9:36 PM CST | SNOW 3.8 | Lenora, KS | Reported via social media. Snow accumulation for the day as of 8:36 PM MST. Also stated winds were gusting roughly 30 mph. |
| Dec 25, 10:00 PM CST | SNOW/ICE DMG | 1 S Burlington, CO | Jackknifed semi truck between MM 438 and 437on I-70 in Burlington. Westbound lanes closed for clean up. |
| Dec 25, 10:00 PM CST | SNOW 2 | 1 Sw Mccook, NE | Red Willow County dispatch estimated 2 inches of snow accumulation in McCook as of 9 pm MST / 10 pm CST. |
| Dec 25, 10:00 PM CST | SNOW 3 | Norton, KS | Norton County Dispatch relayed officer report of estimated 2-3 inches of snow with drifts around 6 inches in the city. |
| Dec 25, 10:10 PM CST | SNOW 1 | Benkelman, NE | Dundy County dispatch estimated 1 inch of snow accumulation in Benkelman as of 910 pm MST. |
| Dec 25, 10:15 PM CST | SNOW 3.5 | Trenton, NE | Hitchcock County dispatch estimated 3 to 4 inches of snow accumulation in Trenton as of 915 pm MST / 1015 pm CST. Breezy to strong northwest winds made estimation difficult, especially in town. |
| Dec 25, 10:20 PM CST | SNOW 2 | Oberlin, KS | Decatur County dispatch estimated 2 inches of snow accumulation in Oberlin as of 920 pm MST / 1020 pm CST. |
| Dec 25, 10:36 PM CST | SNOW 2 | Atwood, KS | Rawlins County Dispatch relayed officer report of estimated 2 inches of snow across the county and within Atwood. There was a lot of wind blowing snow around. |
| Dec 25, 10:40 PM CST | SNOW 2 | 1 N Colby, KS | Thomas County dispatch estimated 2 inches of snow accumulation in Colby as of 940 pm MST / 1040 pm CST. |
| Dec 25, 10:45 PM CST | SNOW 1 | Hill City, KS | Graham County dispatch estimated 1 inch of snow accumulation in Hill City as of 945 pm MST / 1045 pm CST. Breezy to strong NW winds made estimation difficult, especially in town. |
| Dec 26, 3:41 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 4 S Burlington, CO | quarter mile visibility with wind gusts up to 45 MPH reported as a narrow band of heavier snow moves through. |
| Dec 26, 4:37 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 1 Nne Goodland, KS | ASOS reported 1/4 mile visibility in the heavy snow and strong wind gusts of 51 MPH. |
| Dec 26, 4:53 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 5 S Burlington, CO | quarter mile visibility along with wind gusts of 49 MPH reported as a band of heavier snow moved through. |
| Dec 26, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 2.3 | 1 Nne Goodland, KS | also had .09 inches of liquid equivalent so far. |
| Dec 26, 6:00 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 4 S Burlington, CO | quarter mile visibility with wind gusts of 49 MPH. |
| Dec 26, 7:19 AM CST | SNOW 2.9 | Culbertson, NE | also had .25 inches of liquid equivalent. |
| Dec 26, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 1 | 3 Nnw Ruleton, KS | 24 hour snowfall. |
| Dec 26, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.5 | Mcdonald, KS | 24 hour snowfall. |
| Dec 26, 8:15 AM CST | SNOW 2 | Atwood, KS | |
| Dec 26, 8:30 AM CST | SNOW 1.5 | 7 Nnw Peconic, CO | 24 hour snowfall. Snow depth 5.9 inches. |
| Dec 26, 8:30 AM CST | SNOW 6 | 12 Nnw Edson, KS | |
| Dec 26, 8:35 AM CST | BLIZZARD | 4 S Burlington, CO | Visibility at 1/4 mile with northwest winds gusting to 39 mph. |
| Dec 26, 9:00 AM CST | SNOW 2 | 7 Ene Angelus, KS | 24 hour snowfall. |
| Dec 26, 9:30 AM CST | SNOW 5 | 5 Nw Bird City, KS | |
| Dec 26, 9:50 AM CST | SNOW 1.7 | 1 Ne Goodland, KS | 24 hour snowfall. Snow depth 2 inches. |
| Dec 26, 10:10 AM CST | SNOW 1 | 5 Nw Max, NE | 24 hour snowfall. Snow depth 3.5 inches. |
| Dec 26, 10:15 AM CST | SNOW 2 | 6 Nnw Parks, NE | 24 hour snowfall. Snow depth 4.5 inches. |
| Dec 26, 10:15 AM CST | SNOW 4.5 | 8 Nnw Stratton, NE | 24 hour snowfall. Snow depth 6 inches. |
| Dec 26, 10:24 AM CST | SNOW 4 | 5 Nw Almena, KS | |
| Dec 26, 10:45 AM CST | SNOW 3 | 6 Nne Ludell, KS | 24 hour snowfall. |
| Dec 26, 12:15 PM CST | SNOW 1.5 | 2 Nne Goodland, KS | 1.5 inches snowfall past 6 hours. Snow depth 2.8 inches. Liquid equivalent of snow depth 0.06 inches. |
| Dec 26, 12:26 PM CST | SNOW 4 | 10 N Edson, KS | |
| Dec 26, 1:20 PM CST | SNOW 1.5 | 13 Sw Joes, CO | 24 hour snowfall. |
| Dec 26, 1:26 PM CST | BLIZZARD | 1 Sse Yuma, CO | Yuma AWOS reporting visibility of 1/4 mile with northwest winds gusting to 36 mph. |
| Dec 26, 1:30 PM CST | SNOW 5.5 | 2 Nnw Herndon, KS | 24 hour snowfall. |
| Dec 26, 2:18 PM CST | BLIZZARD | 2 Nne Goodland, KS | NWS employee reports visibility of 1/4 mile. ASOS winds gusting to 39 mph. |
| Dec 26, 3:10 PM CST | SNOW 2.5 | 5 Nnw Mccook, NE | 24 hour snowfall. |
| Dec 26, 3:17 PM CST | BLIZZARD | 8 Nw Saint Francis, KS | Visibility down to 1/8 mile with drifting of an unknown amount between County Rds 8 and 9 on Hwy 27. |
| Dec 26, 3:29 PM CST | SNOW 4 | 6 Ne Wheeler, KS | 24 hour snowfall estimate of 4 inches. Snow depth estimated around 6.5 inches. |
| Dec 26, 6:00 PM CST | SNOW 8.5 | 5 Nw Bird City, KS | Reported via social media. This is an updated storm total snow previously reported to be at 5 inches at 8:07 am MST. |
| Dec 26, 6:44 PM CST | SNOW 6 | 14 S Atwood, KS | Reported via social media. Drifts of 4 feet tall in driveway. Total snow accumulation from Dec. 25th and 26th as of 4:22 pm MST. |
| Dec 26, 7:00 PM CST | SNOW 4.9 | 3 Nne Ludell, KS | delayed report: started out rain on the 23rd .12 the snow measurements of 3.8, 1.1 for a total of 4.9:snow melted out to .45 for a total of .57 when adding in the other rain amount. |
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, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 172 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
- 996 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 52 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -3 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 231 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
939 WWUS43 KGLD 250846 WSWGLD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 146 AM MST Mon Dec 25 2023 COZ090-091-KSZ001>004-013>016-NEZ079>081-251700- /O.UPG.KGLD.WS.A.0007.231225T1900Z-231227T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.231225T1900Z-231227T1200Z/ Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas- Sheridan-Graham-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 146 AM MST Mon Dec 25 2023 /246 AM CST Mon Dec 25 2023/ ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MST /1 PM CST/ TODAY TO 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...From noon MST /1 PM CST/ today to 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult if not impossible. Road may be likely, do not travel around barricades. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The dangerous will could impact holiday travel. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread the area from east to west starting Christmas afternoon. Very strong to damaging winds are also expected as well. The strongest winds look to be across east Colorado where potential for 60-65 mph exists. Winds of this magnitude and blowing snow may cause power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ092-251700- /O.NEW.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.231225T1900Z-231227T1200Z/ Cheyenne- Including the cities of Arapahoe and Cheyenne Wells 146 AM MST Mon Dec 25 2023 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Cheyenne County. * WHEN...From noon today to 5 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult if not impossible. Road may be likely, do not travel around barricades. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The dangerous will could impact holiday travel. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread the area from east to west starting Christmas afternoon. Very strong to damaging winds are also expected as well. The strongest winds look to be across east Colorado where potential for 60-65 mph exists. Winds of this magnitude and blowing snow may cause power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ027>029-041-042-251700- /O.NEW.KGLD.WW.Y.0012.231225T1900Z-231227T1200Z/ Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita- Including the cities of Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, and Leoti 146 AM MST Mon Dec 25 2023 /246 AM CST Mon Dec 25 2023/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MST /1 PM CST/ TODAY TO 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Wallace, Logan, Gove, Greeley and Wichita Counties. * WHEN...From noon MST /1 PM CST/ today to 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slick road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact holiday travel. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard to blizzard conditions are expected within the advisory area. Snow will overspread the area from the north and east. The most hazardous coverage of strong winds and falling snow may not occur until overnight Monday into Tuesday morning. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/goodland
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322 WWUS43 KGLD 251222 WSWGLD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 522 AM MST Mon Dec 25 2023 COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-NEZ079>081-252200- /O.CON.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.231225T1900Z-231227T1200Z/ Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas- Sheridan-Graham-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 522 AM MST Mon Dec 25 2023 /622 AM CST Mon Dec 25 2023/ ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MST /1 PM CST/ TODAY TO 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...From noon MST /1 PM CST/ today to 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult if not impossible. Road may be likely, do not travel around barricades. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The dangerous will could impact holiday travel. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread the area from east to west starting Christmas afternoon. Very strong to damaging winds are also expected as well. The strongest winds look to be across east Colorado where potential for 60-65 mph exists. Winds of this magnitude and blowing snow may cause power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ027>029-041-042-252200- /O.CON.KGLD.WW.Y.0012.231225T1900Z-231227T1200Z/ Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita- Including the cities of Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, and Leoti 522 AM MST Mon Dec 25 2023 /622 AM CST Mon Dec 25 2023/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MST /1 PM CST/ TODAY TO 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Wallace, Logan, Gove, Greeley and Wichita Counties. * WHEN...From noon MST /1 PM CST/ today to 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slick road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact holiday travel. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard to blizzard conditions are expected within the advisory area. Snow will overspread the area from the north and east. The most hazardous coverage of strong winds and falling snow may not occur until overnight Monday into Tuesday morning. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/goodland
362 WWUS43 KGLD 251238 WSWGLD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 538 AM MST Mon Dec 25 2023 COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-NEZ079>081-252200- /O.CON.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.231225T1900Z-231227T1200Z/ Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas- Sheridan-Graham-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 538 AM MST Mon Dec 25 2023 /638 AM CST Mon Dec 25 2023/ ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MST /1 PM CST/ TODAY TO 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...From noon MST /1 PM CST/ today to 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult if not impossible. Road may be likely, do not travel around barricades. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The dangerous will could impact holiday travel. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread the area from east to west starting Christmas afternoon. Very strong to damaging winds are also expected as well. The strongest winds look to be across east Colorado where potential for 60-65 mph exists. Winds of this magnitude and blowing snow may cause power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ027>029-041-042-252200- /O.CON.KGLD.WW.Y.0012.231225T1900Z-231227T1200Z/ Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita- Including the cities of Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, and Leoti 538 AM MST Mon Dec 25 2023 /638 AM CST Mon Dec 25 2023/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MST /1 PM CST/ TODAY TO 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and Blowing Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Wallace, Logan, Gove, Greeley and Wichita Counties. * WHEN...From noon MST /1 PM CST/ today to 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slick road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact holiday travel. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard to blizzard conditions are expected within the advisory area. Snow will overspread the area from the north and east. The most hazardous coverage of strong winds and falling snow may not occur until overnight Monday into Tuesday morning. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/goodland
920 WWUS43 KGLD 251620 CCA WSWGLD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Goodland KS 920 AM MST Mon Dec 25 2023 COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-NEZ079>081-252200- /O.COR.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.231225T1900Z-231227T1200Z/ Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas- Sheridan-Graham-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 920 AM MST Mon Dec 25 2023 /1020 AM CST Mon Dec 25 2023/ ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MST /1 PM CST/ TODAY TO 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...From noon MST /1 PM CST/ today to 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult if not impossible. Road closures are likely, do not travel around barricades. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The dangerous conditions will impact holiday travel. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread the area from east to west starting this afternoon. Very strong to damaging winds are also expected as well. The strongest winds look to be across east Colorado where potential for 60-65 mph exists. Winds of this magnitude and blowing snow may cause power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ027>029-041-042-252200- /O.CON.KGLD.WW.Y.0012.231225T1900Z-231227T1200Z/ Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita- Including the cities of Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, and Leoti 920 AM MST Mon Dec 25 2023 /1020 AM CST Mon Dec 25 2023/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MST /1 PM CST/ TODAY TO 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and Blowing Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Wallace, Logan, Gove, Greeley and Wichita Counties. * WHEN...From noon MST /1 PM CST/ today to 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slick road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact holiday travel. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard to blizzard conditions are expected within the advisory area. Snow will overspread the area from the north and east. The most hazardous coverage of strong winds and falling snow may not occur until overnight Monday into Tuesday morning. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/goodland
690 WWUS43 KGLD 251915 WSWGLD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 1215 PM MST Mon Dec 25 2023 COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-NEZ079>081-260600- /O.CON.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-231227T1200Z/ Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas- Sheridan-Graham-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 1215 PM MST Mon Dec 25 2023 /115 PM CST Mon Dec 25 2023/ ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult if not impossible. Road closures are likely, do not travel around barricades. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The dangerous conditions will impact holiday travel. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very strong to damaging winds are also expected as well. The strongest winds look to be across east Colorado where potential for 60-65 mph exists. Winds of this magnitude and blowing snow may cause power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ027>029-041-042-260600- /O.CON.KGLD.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-231227T1200Z/ Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita- Including the cities of Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, and Leoti 1215 PM MST Mon Dec 25 2023 /115 PM CST Mon Dec 25 2023/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and Blowing Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Wallace, Logan, Gove, Greeley and Wichita Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slick road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact holiday travel. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard to blizzard conditions are expected within the advisory area. Snow will overspread the area from the north and east. The most hazardous coverage of strong winds and falling snow may not occur until overnight Monday into Tuesday morning. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/goodland
003 WWUS43 KGLD 252344 AAA WSWGLD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Goodland KS 444 PM MST Mon Dec 25 2023 COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-NEZ079>081-262345- /O.CON.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-231227T1200Z/ Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas- Sheridan-Graham-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 444 PM MST Mon Dec 25 2023 /544 PM CST Mon Dec 25 2023/ ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations ranging anywhere from 2 to 8 inches. Northwest winds sustained at 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...A prolonged period of dangerous travel conditions associated with accumulating snow, strong northwesterly winds and blowing snow. Travel will become difficult or impossible tonight into Tuesday. Road closures are likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will increase in coverage and intensity late this evening and overnight. Northwest winds will also strengthen this evening and overnight, strongest in eastern Colorado and adjacent Kansas border counties where sustained winds may reach 30 to 45 mph and gusts up to 65 mph are possible. Wind of this magnitude may result in power outages and property damage. Outdoor holiday decorations are especially vulnerable. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ027>029-041-042-262345- /O.CON.KGLD.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-231227T1200Z/ Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita- Including the cities of Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, and Leoti 444 PM MST Mon Dec 25 2023 /544 PM CST Mon Dec 25 2023/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow, blowing snow and strong northwest winds. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Northwest winds sustained at 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Wallace, Logan, Gove, Greeley and Wichita Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...A prolonged period of hazardous travel conditions associated with occasional snow, strong northwesterly winds and blowing snow. Travel will become difficult across the advisory area tonight and Tuesday. Road closures are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will increase in coverage and intensity late this evening and overnight. Northwest winds will also strengthen this evening and overnight, strongest in eastern Colorado and adjacent Kansas border counties where sustained winds may reach 30 to 45 mph and gusts up to 65 mph are possible. Wind of this magnitude may result in power outages and property damage. Outdoor holiday decorations are especially vulnerable. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Near blizzard conditions are expected within the advisory area. Travel is not advised. If you absolutely 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/goodland
094 WWUS43 KGLD 260542 AAA WSWGLD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Goodland KS 1042 PM MST Mon Dec 25 2023 COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-NEZ079>081-270545- /O.CON.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-231227T1200Z/ Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas- Sheridan-Graham-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 1042 PM MST Mon Dec 25 2023 /1142 PM CST Mon Dec 25 2023/ ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations ranging anywhere from 2 to 8 inches. Northwest winds sustained at 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...A prolonged period of dangerous travel conditions associated with accumulating snow, strong northwesterly winds and blowing snow. Travel will become difficult or impossible tonight into Tuesday. Road closures are likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will increase in coverage and intensity overnight. Northwest winds will also strengthen overnight, strongest in eastern Colorado and adjacent Kansas border counties where sustained winds may reach 30 to 45 mph and gusts up to 65 mph are possible. Wind of this magnitude may result in power outages and property damage. Outdoor holiday decorations are especially vulnerable. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ027>029-041-042-270545- /O.CON.KGLD.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-231227T1200Z/ Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita- Including the cities of Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, and Leoti 1042 PM MST Mon Dec 25 2023 /1142 PM CST Mon Dec 25 2023/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow, blowing snow and strong northwest winds. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Northwest winds sustained at 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Wallace, Logan, Gove, Greeley and Wichita Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...A prolonged period of hazardous travel conditions associated with occasional snow, strong northwesterly winds and blowing snow. Travel will become difficult across the advisory area tonight and Tuesday. Road closures are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will increase in coverage and intensity overnight. Northwest winds will also strengthen overnight, strongest in eastern Colorado and adjacent Kansas border counties where sustained winds may reach 30 to 45 mph and gusts up to 65 mph are possible. Wind of this magnitude may result in power outages and property damage. Outdoor holiday decorations are especially vulnerable. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Near blizzard conditions are expected within the advisory area. Travel is not advised. If you absolutely 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/goodland
317 WWUS43 KGLD 261539 WSWGLD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 839 AM MST Tue Dec 26 2023 KSZ004-016-262345- /O.CAN.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-231227T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KGLD.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-231227T1200Z/ Norton-Graham- Including the cities of Norton and Hill City 939 AM CST Tue Dec 26 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Norton and Graham Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads may be slick, visibility may lower at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are forecasted to lower slightly through the day. Blizzard conditions may still be possible at times, but would be intermittent if they did occur. Caution is still urged when driving and check current road conditions before traveling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ COZ090>092-KSZ001>003-013>015-NEZ079>081-262345- /O.CON.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-231227T1200Z/ Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan- Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 839 AM MST Tue Dec 26 2023 /939 AM CST Tue Dec 26 2023/ ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations ranging anywhere from 2 to 8 inches. Northwest winds sustained at 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...A prolonged period of dangerous travel conditions associated with accumulating snow, strong northwesterly winds and blowing snow. Travel will be hazardous and road closures are occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are forecasted to be strongest in Eastern Colorado and adjacent Kansas border counties where sustained winds may reach 30 to 45 mph and gusts up to 65 mph are possible. Wind of this magnitude may result in power outages and property damage. Outdoor holiday decorations are especially vulnerable. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ027>029-041-042-262345- /O.CON.KGLD.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-231227T1200Z/ Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita- Including the cities of Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, and Leoti 839 AM MST Tue Dec 26 2023 /939 AM CST Tue Dec 26 2023/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow, blowing snow and strong northwest winds. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Northwest winds sustained at 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Wallace, Logan, Gove, Greeley and Wichita Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads may become slick. Intermittent blizzard conditions are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Winds could strengthen to around 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph for counties near the Kansas and Colorado border. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Near blizzard conditions are expected within the advisory area. Travel is not advised. If you absolutely must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/goodland
619 WWUS43 KGLD 261807 WSWGLD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 1107 AM MST Tue Dec 26 2023 KSZ003-015-NEZ081-270215- /O.CAN.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-231227T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KGLD.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-231227T1200Z/ Decatur-Sheridan-Red Willow- Including the cities of Oberlin, Hoxie, and McCook 1207 PM CST Tue Dec 26 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to three inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Kansas, Decatur and Sheridan Counties. In Nebraska, Red Willow County. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will lower slightly through the afternoon hours. Blizzard conditions may still occur at times but should be intermittent if they do occur. 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. && $$ COZ090>092-KSZ001-002-013-014-NEZ079-080-270215- /O.CON.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-231227T1200Z/ Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Sherman-Thomas-Dundy-Hitchcock- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Goodland, Colby, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, and Palisade 1107 AM MST Tue Dec 26 2023 /1207 PM CST Tue Dec 26 2023/ ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Drifts could be multiple feet deep. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ004-016-027>029-041-042-270215- /O.CON.KGLD.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-231227T1200Z/ Norton-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita- Including the cities of Norton, Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, and Leoti 1107 AM MST Tue Dec 26 2023 /1207 PM CST Tue Dec 26 2023/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Kansas. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/goodland
126 WWUS43 KGLD 270254 WSWGLD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 754 PM MST Tue Dec 26 2023 COZ090>092-KSZ001-002-013-014-NEZ079-080-271200- /O.CAN.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-231227T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KGLD.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-231227T1200Z/ Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Sherman-Thomas-Dundy-Hitchcock- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Goodland, Colby, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, and Palisade 754 PM MST Tue Dec 26 2023 /854 PM CST Tue Dec 26 2023/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ WEDNESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow and Blowing Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Northwesterly winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Travel on area roadways overnight is not recommended. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will lower slightly through the afternoon hours. Blizzard conditions may still occur at times but should be intermittent if they do occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ003-004-015-016-027>029-041-042-NEZ081-271200- /O.CON.KGLD.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-231227T1200Z/ Decatur-Norton-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita- Red Willow- Including the cities of Oberlin, Norton, Hoxie, Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, Leoti, and McCook 754 PM MST Tue Dec 26 2023 /854 PM CST Tue Dec 26 2023/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and Blowing Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Northwesterly winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Kansas and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Travel on area roadways overnight is not recommended. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will lower slightly through the afternoon hours. Blizzard conditions may still occur at times but should be intermittent if they do occur. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/goodland
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this blizzard 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 blizzard warning went out at Dec 24, 11:51 PM CST, 2 hours 55 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 24, 11:51 PM CST, 2 hours 55 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1051 PM MST Sun Dec 24 2023
.UPDATE...
Issued at 700 PM MST Sun Dec 24 2023
The primary forecast dilemma this evening revolves around whether
or not -- and, if so, what portions of -- the Winter Storm Watch
should be upgraded/converted to a Blizzard Warning, Winter Storm
Warning and/or Winter Weather Advisory. The synoptic setup at
hand.. an intensifying mid-latitude cyclone (centered invof Iowa
Mon- Mon night) evolving into a mature, vertically stacked cyclone
that meanders southwestward into eastern Nebraska then south and
southeastward into eastern Kansas (Tue).. is problematic from a
forecast confidence standpoint. Virtually all guidance indicates
that the southern periphery of a pronounced deformation band (and
attendant precipitation gradient) associated with the maturing
cyclone will fall somewhere within, or adjacent to, the NWS
Goodland county warning area. In other words, precipitation
amounts and impacts in the GLD CWA will be highly sensitive to
the location-orientation-extent of a deformation band associated
with a maturing mid-latitude cyclone that (as of 01Z this
evening) has, itself, yet to develop. Precipitation amounts
across the Tri-State area are likely to come into better focus
as the aforementioned cyclone takes shape over the central
Mississippi River Valley Monday morning (12-18Z Mon). Thus, at
this time, it seems prudent to leave the Winter Storm Watch in
place.. albeit with updated wording/info (refer to WSWGLD).
&&
.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Tuesday Night)
Issued at 143 PM MST Sun Dec 24 2023
The short term period remains active with the potential return of
impactful winter weather late tomorrow through the remainder of the
period.
Current observations show the surface low well east of the area near
the Eastern Kansas border. This has ended the areas current chance
for meaningful snowfall. There are still flurries and blowing snow
across the area, but new accumulations should be minimal to zero.
Winds remain elevated across the area with gusts between 30 and 55
mph which is helping to blow some snow around, but significant
blowing snow hasn't occurred as the snow was wet and heavy which
limited current blowing potential.
For tonight, western portions of the area may see breaks in the
clouds as the surface low moves further east and north. Winds will
lower a bit which will limit future potential for blowing snow
during the night. Lows are forecasted to drop into the teens and
20's as drier air advects into the area.
For Christmas, winds will pick up again with gusts between 30 and 45
mph. The morning also will start with low wind chills in the single
digits. Otherwise, most of the region will start with no
precipitation and cloud cover with western portions of the area
seeing increasing cloud cover through the day as the system pulls
back west. An upper trough currently located near MT/WY is
forecasted to move slowly towards the Plains which will help pull
the low center back towards the Plains. This will create a somewhat
uncommon scenario where snow will return and spread from east to
west across the area later in the day.
As the system pulls back, snow is forecasted to start impacting
northeastern parts of the area by Christmas afternoon. It will also
move the low surface center back closer to the area which will
tighten the pressure gradient and increase winds later in the day.
With this, blizzard conditions may become possible starting for
Eastern parts of the area and then expanding further west through
the evening and overnight hours. With this, a Winter Storm Watch has
been issued for counties along and north of I-70. There are still a
couple of scenarios where the area does not meet either winter storm
or blizzard criteria. The winds may initially be too light to
produce blizzard conditions and then strengthen the most away from
the heaviest snow. This could lead to something similar with the
past event where there was spotty, but inconsistent blizzard
conditions. Snow amounts may also not reach warning criteria as the
snow is forecasted to fall over a longer period of time and may not
have any convective elements to produce heavier snow. In spite of
the long duration potential, overall QPF may be low similar to
events where the air column just saturates with little to no
forcing. This would occur if the low stayed a few counties away from
the area and produced snowfall somewhat similar to what we have seen
this afternoon. In either case though, hazardous to dangerous road
conditions are possible and blizzard conditions may be more likely
this time as the snow is forecasted to be drier later in the event.
As alluded to earlier, winds themselves may be problem not just
with blowing snow, but potentially reaching high wind criteria.
Current guidance still suggests a chance for counties near the
Colorado border to have gusts up to 60 mph as they would not be near
the center of the upper trough/low and surface low and be in the
tighter gradients.
.LONG TERM...(Wednesday through Sunday)
Issued at 1205 PM MST Sun Dec 24 2023
Wednesday...this mornings GFS/ECWMF/GEM/GEFS models are in rather
good agreement in producing a chance for continued wraparound light
snowfall for locations generally along/north of I-70 during the day
as the storm system that has produced snow and wind in days prior
slides southeast into Missouri by days end then into Kentucky
overnight.
Northwest winds gusting 30 to 45 mph are anticipated during the
morning, decreasing slightly in the afternoon with rapidly
decreasing speeds overnight. The combination of any snowfall or
lingering snow cover with the anticipated winds will produce some
degree of blowing snow during the day.
High temperatures have been lowered significantly compared to 24
hours ago with readings in the middle 30s to lower 40s. Low
temperatures fall into the middle teens to lower 20s.
Thursday...GFS/ECMWF/GEFS 500mb pattern shows low pressure across
the mid atlantic states with a large upper ridge over the area. Dry
weather is expected with high temperatures in the middle 30s to
middle 40s and low temperatures in the middle teens to lower
20s.
Friday...dry weather is expected with high temperatures in the lower
to upper 40s and low temperatures in the middle teens to lower 20s.
Saturday...dry weather is currently forecast with high temperatures
in the 40 to 50 degree range and low temperatures in the teens.
Sunday...current forecast is for dry conditions with highs in the
middle 30s to middle 40s.
&&
.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Monday night)
Issued at 1045 PM MST Sun Dec 24 2023
..Dangerous Aviation Conditions Expected Christmas Evening into
Tuesday..
VFR conditions (observed at 05 UTC this evening) are anticipated
to prevail through sunrise Monday morning. Conditions will
deteriorate to MVFR during the day.. earliest at the MCK
terminal.. further deteriorating to IFR-LIFR late Monday
afternoon and evening as precipitation /snow/ overspreads the
region from the east. Breezy (20-30 knot) NNW winds will persist
into Monday.. further strengthening to 30-40 knots late Monday
afternoon and evening. Blizzard conditions are likely to affect
the MCK terminal -- possibly the GLD terminal, as well -- Monday
night into Tuesday morning.
&&
.GLD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KS...Winter Storm Watch from Monday afternoon through late Tuesday
night for KSZ001>004-013>016.
CO...Winter Storm Watch from Monday afternoon through late Tuesday
night for COZ090-091.
NE...Winter Storm Watch from Monday afternoon through late Tuesday
night for NEZ079>081.
&&
UPDATE...Vincent
SHORT TERM...KAK
LONG TERM...99
AVIATION...VincentHazardous weather outlook, Dec 24, 6:08 PM CST, 8 hours 38 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED National Weather Service Goodland KS 508 PM MST Sun Dec 24 2023 COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-260015- Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas- Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock- Red Willow- 508 PM MST Sun Dec 24 2023 /608 PM CST Sun Dec 24 2023/ This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska... northwest Kansas and east central Colorado. .DAY ONE...TONIGHT... Breezy north winds will persist overnight. Localized reductions in visibility associated with blowing snow can be expected. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SUNDAY... A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect Christmas afternoon through Wednesday morning for areas located along and north of Interstate 70. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report hazardous winter weather conditions to the National Weather Service in Goodland via telephone or social media. Vincent
In the hours before
Local storm report, Dec 24, 9:42 PM CST, 5 hours 4 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Goodland KS
842 PM MST Sun Dec 24 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0841 PM Snow 3 W Wray 40.08N 102.28W
12/24/2023 E3.0 inch Yuma CO Public
Reported via social media. Total snow
accumulation for December 24th as of 830 pm
MST. Snow was no longer falling.
&&
KMKThe office that day
Everything else NWS Goodland, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 2:46 AM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | GLD | Cheyenne, Decatur, Gove, Graham, Greeley, Logan and 7 more | 63 hr |
Nearby
Blizzard Warnings in Kansas, 2023Blizzard Warnings in Nebraska, 2023Blizzard Warnings in Colorado, 2023Every blizzard warning in 2023
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.