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Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Goodland, KS

January 7, 202413 counties in Kansas; Cheyenne County, Kit Carson County, Colorado; Hitchcock County, Red Willow County, Nebraska

NWS Goodland, KS issued this blizzard warning at Jan 7, 2024, 1:01 PM CST for 13 counties in Kansas; Cheyenne County, Kit Carson County, Colorado; Hitchcock County, Red Willow County, Nebraska. It took effect at Jan 8, 2024, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 22 hr. 50 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jan 7, 2024, 1:01 PM CST (19:01 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 8, 2024, 6:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 9, 2024, 3:42 AM CST
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS Goodland, KS

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

The radar

The Goodland radar (KGLD), 47 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:06 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 8, 6:30 AM CSTSNOW 912 S Campus, KSReceived a video report of 9 inches of snow measured 12 miles south of Campus. Time unknown but apparently before sunrise. Time estimated.
Jan 8, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 2Quinter, KSreceived 0.32 inches of moisture. quarter mile visibility in the snow.
Jan 8, 7:03 AM CSTSNOW 3Campus, KS2.5 to 3 inches have fallen already.
Jan 8, 7:20 AM CSTSNOW 2Oakley, KS
Jan 8, 7:20 AM CSTSNOW 510 Sse Campus, KS
Jan 8, 7:45 AM CSTSNOW 48 W Saint Peter, KSTotal snow far, reported via Facebook.
Jan 8, 7:55 AM CSTSNOW 5Leoti, KSEstimated 4-5 inches of snowfall so far reported at location via social media with snow ongoing.
Jan 8, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 3Quinter, KSreceived atleast another inch of snow in the last hour for a total so far of 3 inches. visibility of an eighth of a mile.
Jan 8, 9:11 AM CSTBLIZZARDWheeler, KSVisibility less than a quarter mile to zero at KS-27 and US-36 near Wheeler reported due to blizzard conditions.
Jan 8, 9:30 AM CSTSNOW 3.57 Sse New Almelo, KSStorm total so far. Sent over Facebook.
Jan 8, 9:50 AM CSTSNOW 3.310 S Hill City, KSReported via Facebook.
Jan 8, 9:50 AM CSTBLIZZARD1 Ne Goodland, KSASOS reporting 1/4 visibility in blowing snow with winds gusting to 44 knots. Additionally have received reports of visibility down to 15 feet around the town of Goodland.
Jan 8, 9:59 AM CSTSNOW 2Atwood, KSReported via Facebook.
Jan 8, 10:00 AM CSTSNOW 5Hoxie, KSDelayed public report via social media of 5 inches snow in Hoxie as of 9 AM MST before winds picked up.
Jan 8, 10:00 AM CSTSNOW 8Park, KS8 inches of snow reported at location via social media.
Jan 8, 10:00 AM CSTBLIZZARD5 S Burlington, COLess than quarter mile visibility reported at location due to blizzard conditions with winds gusting from 40 to 51 mph for the last hour.
Jan 8, 10:02 AM CSTBLIZZARD2 E Mccook, NEASOS station KMCK McCook Airport. Quarter mile visibility reported at location due to blizzard conditions with winds blowing at 35 mph.
Jan 8, 10:04 AM CSTBLIZZARD4 W Edson, KSReport received of semi in a ditch on I-70 near mm 23 area. Trooper reports unable to see past the hood of his unit.
Jan 8, 10:29 AM CSTSNOW 33 W New Almelo, KS3 inches of snow reported at location via social media.
Jan 8, 10:34 AM CSTSNOW 71 S Leoti, KSAt least 7 inches of snow reported at location via social media with whiteout conditions ongoing.
Jan 8, 11:28 AM CSTBLIZZARD5 S Burlington, COASOS station KITR Burlington Co Airport. Zero visibility reported at location due to ongoing blizzard conditions. Wind gust of 53 mph reported at this time.
Jan 8, 11:36 AM CSTBLIZZARD1 S Leoti, KSZero visibility reported on KS-25 south of Leoti, KS due to ongoing blizzard conditions via social media.
Jan 8, 11:45 AM CSTBLIZZARD6 Ssw Leoti, KSReport received of zero visibility at location due to blizzard conditions. Cannot see shed located 40 yds away from house.
Jan 8, 12:00 PM CSTSNOW 3.81 Nne Goodland, KS3.75 inches of snowfall measured so far at NWS Goodland office. Whiteout conditions continue with less than a quarter mile visibility.
Jan 8, 12:10 PM CSTSNOW 6.5Oakley, KS6.5 inches of snowfall reported so far at location. Whiteout conditions continue in Oakley, KS area.
Jan 8, 12:10 PM CSTSNOW 6.5Oakley, KSCorrects previous snow report from Oakley. 6.5 inches of snowfall reported so far at location. Whiteout conditions continue in Oakley, KS area. Update: accumulation melted down to 0.49 inches of liquid.
Jan 8, 12:18 PM CSTBLIZZARDTribune, KSNear zero visibility reported at location due to blizzard conditions. Cannot see structures 30 yards away from house.
Jan 8, 12:25 PM CSTSNOW 6.57 Sse New Almelo, KS6.5 inches of snowfall reported at location via social media.
Jan 8, 12:30 PM CSTSNOW 10Grainfield, KSReport received of snowfall so far taken from average of measurements from wind-exposed area (8 inches) and less wind-exposed (12 inches) area.
Jan 8, 12:35 PM CSTBLIZZARD3 N Colby, KSThe AWOS in Colby (KCBK) reported 1/4 mile visibility in association with heavy snow and blowing snow at 11:35 am MST (1835 UTC). Wind from the NNW at 32 mph sustained gusting to 44 mph. Visibility sensor stopped reporting after this observation.
Jan 8, 12:53 PM CSTBLIZZARD1 E Hill City, KSThe ASOS in Hill City (KHLC) reported 1/4 mile visibility in association with heavy snow and blowing snow at 11:53 am MST (1853 UTC). Wind from the N at 29 mph sustained gusting to 39 mph. Blizzard conditions reported through 1910 UTC, at which point the ASOS
Jan 8, 12:55 PM CSTBLIZZARD1 Nnw Oberlin, KSAWOS station KOIN Oberlin. Quarter mile visibility reported at location due to blizzard conditions. Wind gusted to 38 mph at time of observation.
Jan 8, 12:55 PM CSTBLIZZARD2 Nnw Atwood, KSThe AWOS in Atwood (KADT) reported 1/4 mile visibility in association with heavy snow and blowing snow at 11:55 am MST (1855 UTC). Wind from the NW at 31 mph sustained gusting to 41 mph. Blizzard conditions also reported at 1915 UTC, 1935 UTC and 2015 UTC.
Jan 8, 1:07 PM CSTSNOW 811 S Campus, KS8 inches of snow reported at location via social media. Snow drift between 13 and 14 inches also reported.
Jan 8, 2:02 PM CSTSNOW 111 Ese Campus, KSReport received of 10 to 12 inches of snowfall at location via social media. Snow drifts up to 2 to 3 ft also reported.
Jan 8, 2:30 PM CSTBLIZZARDLeoti, KS150 ft. visibility. Winds gusting to 48 MPH.
Jan 8, 2:41 PM CSTSNOW 9.57 Sse New Almelo, KSAround 9.5 inches of snow so far reported at location via social media.
Jan 8, 3:20 PM CSTSNOW 4Atwood, KSUpdated public report via facebook. Snow in Atwood now at 4 inches as of 2:20 PM MST.
Jan 8, 3:35 PM CSTBLIZZARD1 Nnw Oberlin, KSThe AWOS in Oberlin (KOIN) reported less than 1/4 mile visibility in association with heavy snow and blowing snow at 2:35 pm MST (2135 UTC). Wind from the N at 29 mph sustained gusting to 37 mph. Blizzard conditions reported from 1835-1855 UTC and 1955-2135 UT
Jan 8, 4:24 PM CSTBLIZZARDHoxie, KSPublic report via social media. Video of blizzard conditions in Hoxie. Estimate winds 25-30, gusting 45 mph. Visibility estimated from video at or below 1/4 mile.
Jan 8, 4:30 PM CSTSNOW 87 Ene Angelus, KSPublic report via social media. 8 inches snow measured 11 miles southwest of Hoxie as of 3:30 PM MST.
Jan 8, 4:30 PM CSTBLIZZARD2 E Mccook, NEThe ASOS in McCook (KMCK) reported blizzard conditions (1/4 mile or lower visibility associated with snow and/or blowing snow and wind speed/gusts greater than or equal to 35 mph) for 4 consecutive hours, between 11:10 am and 3:30 pm MST (1810-2230 UTC).
Jan 8, 4:30 PM CSTBLIZZARD7 Ene Angelus, KSPublic report and photo via social media. Blizzard conditions with zero visibility 11 miles southwest of Hoxie.
Jan 8, 4:41 PM CSTSNOW 11.53 Sw Grainfield, KSPublic report and photo via social media of storm total snow as of 3:41 PM MST measured as 11.5 inches.
Jan 8, 5:00 PM CSTSNOW 4.34 N Blakeman, KSA total of 4.25 inches of snow accumulation as of 5 pm CST / 4 pm MST. Liquid equivalent 0.36 inches. Drifts as deep as 27 inches.
Jan 8, 5:30 PM CSTBLIZZARD1 E Hill City, KSThe ASOS in Hill City (KHLC) reported 1/4 mile visibility in association with snow and blowing snow at 4:30 pm MST (2330 UTC). Wind from the N at 32 mph sustained gusting to 43 mph.
Jan 8, 6:00 PM CSTSNOW 6.91 Nne Goodland, KSStorm total snow accumulation at NWS Goodland office as of 5 PM MST was 6.9 inches. The 6 hourly accumulation from 11 AM to 5 PM MST was 3.1 inches. Liquid equivalent from the 3.1 inches accumulation was 0.11 inches.
Jan 8, 9:04 PM CSTSNOW 5.88 Ne Densmore, KSPublic report and photo via social media. Storm total snow as of 8:04 PM MST measured as 5.8 inches.
Jan 8, 9:04 PM CSTSNOW 5.88 Ne Densmore, KSPublic report and photo via social media. Storm total snow as of 8:04 PM MST measured as 5.8 inches.
Jan 8, 9:53 PM CSTBLIZZARD1 E Hill City, KSThe ASOS in Hill City (KHLC) reported 1/4 mile visibility in association with snow and blowing snow at 8:53 pm MST (0353 UTC). Wind from the N at 37 mph sustained gusting to 55 mph.

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 12:00Z, 7.0 hours before the alert went out and 205 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 12:00Z on 2024-01-07Temperature 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 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 12:00Z on 2024-01-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 75 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1793 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
23 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
75 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
102 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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012 
WWUS43 KGLD 071901
WSWGLD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1201 PM MST Sun Jan 7 2024

KSZ027>029-041-042-080600-
/O.UPG.KGLD.WS.W.0001.240108T1200Z-240109T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.240108T1200Z-240109T1200Z/
Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, 
Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, and Leoti
1201 PM MST Sun Jan 7 2024 /101 PM CST Sun Jan 7 2024/

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ MONDAY TO
5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  5 to 10 inches. Northerly winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Wallace, Logan, Gove, Greeley and Wichita Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Monday to 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult if not impossible.
  Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A small deviation in the track of the
  system may higher or slightly lower than current forecasted
  snowfall amounts. There also remains the potential that within
  the warning area that some swaths of higher snowfall amounts,
  potentially exceeding 12 inches are possible. Exact confidence
  in these specific areas are not known at this time.

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.

&&

$$

COZ092-080600-
/O.UPG.KGLD.WS.A.0001.240108T1200Z-240109T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.240108T1200Z-240109T1200Z/
Cheyenne-
Including the cities of Arapahoe and Cheyenne Wells
1201 PM MST Sun Jan 7 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 5 AM MST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  1 to 6 inches. Northerly winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Cheyenne County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Monday to 5 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous to impossible road conditions.
  Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A small deviation in the track of the
  system may higher or slightly lower than current forecasted
  snowfall amounts. There also remains the potential that within
  the warning area that some swaths of higher snowfall amounts,
  potentially exceeding 12 inches are possible. Exact confidence
  in these specific areas are not known at this time. The highest
  snowfall totals in Cheyenne county are forecast east of Highway
  59, this may be where the greatest impacts from strong winds and
  accumulating snow will lie.

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.

&&

$$

COZ091-KSZ001-080600-
/O.UPG.KGLD.WS.A.0001.240108T1200Z-240109T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KGLD.WS.W.0001.240108T1200Z-240109T1200Z/
Kit Carson-Cheyenne-
Including the cities of Burlington, St. Francis, and Bird City
1201 PM MST Sun Jan 7 2024 /101 PM CST Sun Jan 7 2024/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ MONDAY
TO 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 2 to 7 inches. Northerly winds gusting around 
  60 mph.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Kit Carson County. In Kansas, Cheyenne 
  County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Monday to 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous to locally impossible road 
  conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 
  The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A small deviation in the track of the
  system may higher or slightly lower than current forecasted
  snowfall amounts. Strong north winds gusting around 50-60 mph 
  are forecast which may lead to periods of near blizzard to 
  blizzard conditions.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ002>004-013>016-NEZ080-081-080600-
/O.CON.KGLD.WS.W.0001.240108T1200Z-240109T1200Z/
Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Hitchcock-
Red Willow-
Including the cities of Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby,
Hoxie, Hill City, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, 
and McCook
1201 PM MST Sun Jan 7 2024 /101 PM CST Sun Jan 7 2024/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MST /6 AM
CST/ MONDAY TO 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Monday to 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous to not locally impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 
  The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A small deviation in the track of the 
  system may higher or slightly lower than current forecasted 
  snowfall amounts. There also remains the potential that within 
  the warning area that some swaths of higher snowfall amounts, 
  potentially exceeding 12 inches are possible. Exact confidence 
  in these specific areas are not known at this time. Strong 
  north winds gusting around 60 mph especially south of I-70 are 
  forecast which may lead to periods of near blizzard to 
  blizzard conditions. Elsewhere near blizzard conditions are 
  possible as winds gust 40-50 mph.

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.

&&

$$

COZ090-NEZ079-080600-
/O.CON.KGLD.WW.Y.0002.240108T1200Z-240109T1200Z/
Yuma-Dundy-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, and Benkelman
1201 PM MST Sun Jan 7 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO
5 AM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
  of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Yuma County. In Nebraska, Dundy County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Monday to 5 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous road conditions. 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...A small deviation in the track of the 
  system may higher or slightly lower than current forecasted 
  snowfall amounts. The combination of falling snow and gusty to 
  strong winds may create periods of near blizzard conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/goodland
9 follow-up statements
992 
WWUS43 KGLD 072358
WSWGLD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
458 PM MST Sun Jan 7 2024

COZ091-KSZ013>016-081200-
/O.UPG.KGLD.WS.W.0001.240108T1200Z-240109T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.240108T1200Z-240109T1200Z/
Kit Carson-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-
Including the cities of Burlington, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, 
and Hill City
458 PM MST Sun Jan 7 2024 /558 PM CST Sun Jan 7 2024/

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ MONDAY TO
5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  2 to 10 inches. Northerly winds sustained at 25 to 45 mph with 
  gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Kit Carson County. In Kansas, Sherman, 
  Thomas, Sheridan and Graham Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Monday to 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous or impossible travel conditions. Road
  closures are likely. This includes the Interstate 70 corridor 
  in northwest Kansas and far eastern Colorado.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow will rapidly develop across the
  warning area early Monday morning. Conditions will rapidly
  deteriorate around, or shortly after, sunrise. 

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-KSZ027>029-041-042-081200-
/O.CON.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.240108T1200Z-240109T1200Z/
Cheyenne-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, Sharon Springs,
Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, and Leoti
458 PM MST Sun Jan 7 2024 /558 PM CST Sun Jan 7 2024/

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/
MONDAY TO 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  2 to 10 inches. Northerly winds sustained at 25 to 45 mph with 
  gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Cheyenne County in Colorado and Wallace, Logan, Gove,
  Greeley and Wichita counties in Kansas.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Monday to 5 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous or impossible travel conditions. Road 
  closures are likely.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow will rapidly develop across the
  warning area early Monday morning. Conditions will rapidly 
  deteriorate around, or shortly after, sunrise.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ001>004-NEZ080-081-081200-
/O.CON.KGLD.WS.W.0001.240108T1200Z-240109T1200Z/
Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, 
Norton, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook
558 PM CST Sun Jan 7 2024

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 7 inches. Northerly winds gusting up to 55
  mph.

* WHERE...In Kansas, Cheyenne, Rawlins, Decatur and Norton
  counties. In Nebraska, Hitchcock and Red Willow counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Monday to 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous to locally impossible travel conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A small deviation in the track of this
  system may have a significant impact on snow accumulations.
  Blizzard conditions are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is not advised. Repeating, travel is not advised. 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.

&&

$$

COZ090-NEZ079-081200-
/O.CON.KGLD.WW.Y.0002.240108T1200Z-240109T1200Z/
Yuma-Dundy-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, and Benkelman
458 PM MST Sun Jan 7 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO
5 AM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 
  mph.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Yuma County. In Nebraska, Dundy County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Monday to 5 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A small deviation in the track of this 
  system may have a significant impact on snow accumulations. 
  Blizzard conditions are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/goodland
734 
WWUS43 KGLD 080017 AAA
WSWGLD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Goodland KS
517 PM MST Sun Jan 7 2024

COZ091-092-KSZ013>016-027>029-041-042-081530-
/O.CON.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.240108T1200Z-240109T1200Z/
Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-
Gove-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, 
Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, 
Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, and Leoti
517 PM MST Sun Jan 7 2024 /617 PM CST Sun Jan 7 2024/

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/
MONDAY TO 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  4 to 10 inches. Northerly winds sustained at 25 to 45 mph with 
  gusts as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Cheyenne and Kit Carson counties. In
  Kansas, Sherman, Thomas, Sheridan, Graham, Wallace, Logan, Gove,
  Greeley and Wichita counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Monday to 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous or impossible travel conditions. Road 
  closures are likely. This includes the Interstate 70 corridor 
  in northwest Kansas and far eastern Colorado.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow will rapidly develop across the
  warning area early Monday morning. Conditions will rapidly
  deteriorate around, or shortly after, sunrise. Heavy snow will
  persist throughout the day, tapering off from west to east late
  Monday night. Blowing snow will persist after precipitation
  ends. Conditions may not substantially improve until after
  sunrise Tuesday morning.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ001>004-NEZ080-081-081530-
/O.CON.KGLD.WS.W.0001.240108T1200Z-240109T1200Z/
Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, 
Norton, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook
617 PM CST Sun Jan 7 2024

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 2 to 8 inches. Northerly winds sustained at 20
  to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...In Kansas, Cheyenne, Rawlins, Decatur and Norton 
  counties. In Nebraska, Hitchcock and Red Willow counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Monday to 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous to locally impossible travel conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow will rapidly develop across the
  warning area early Monday morning. Conditions will rapidly 
  deteriorate around, or shortly after, sunrise. Heavy snow will 
  persist throughout the day, tapering off from west to east late 
  Monday night. Blowing snow will persist after precipitation 
  ends. Conditions may not substantially improve until after 
  sunrise Tuesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is not advised. Repeating, travel is not advised. 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.

&&

$$

COZ090-NEZ079-081530-
/O.CON.KGLD.WW.Y.0002.240108T1200Z-240109T1200Z/
Yuma-Dundy-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, and Benkelman
517 PM MST Sun Jan 7 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO
5 AM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
  of 2 to 4 inches. Northerly winds sustained at 25 to 40 mph with
  gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Yuma County. In Nebraska, Dundy County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Monday to 5 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A small deviation in the track of this 
  system may have a significant impact on snow accumulations. 
  Blizzard conditions are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/goodland
675 
WWUS43 KGLD 080240 AAA
WSWGLD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Goodland KS
740 PM MST Sun Jan 7 2024

KSZ001>004-NEZ080-081-090245-
/O.UPG.KGLD.WS.W.0001.240108T1200Z-240109T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.240108T1200Z-240109T1200Z/
Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, 
Norton, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook
840 PM CST Sun Jan 7 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  4 to 10 inches. Northerly winds sustained at 25 to 45 mph with 
  gusts as high as 55 to 65 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous or impossible travel conditions. Road
  closures are likely.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow will rapidly develop across 
  the warning area early Monday morning. Conditions will rapidly 
  deteriorate around, or shortly after, sunrise. Heavy snow will 
  persist throughout the day, tapering off from west to east 
  late Monday night. Blowing snow will persist after 
  precipitation ends. Conditions may not substantially improve 
  until after sunrise Tuesday morning.

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.

&&

$$

COZ091-092-KSZ013>016-027>029-041-042-090245-
/O.CON.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.240108T1200Z-240109T1200Z/
Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-
Gove-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, 
Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, 
Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, and Leoti
740 PM MST Sun Jan 7 2024 /840 PM CST Sun Jan 7 2024/

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/
MONDAY TO 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 4 to 10 inches. Northerly winds sustained at 25 to 45 mph 
  with gusts as high as 55 to 65 mph.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Cheyenne and Kit Carson counties. In 
  Kansas, Sherman, Thomas, Sheridan, Graham, Wallace, Logan, 
  Gove, Greeley and Wichita counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Monday to 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous or impossible travel conditions. Road 
  closures are likely. This includes the Interstate 70 corridor 
  in northwest Kansas and far eastern Colorado.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow will rapidly develop across 
  the warning area early Monday morning. Conditions will rapidly 
  deteriorate around, or shortly after, sunrise. Heavy snow will 
  persist throughout the day, tapering off from west to east 
  late Monday night. Blowing snow will persist after 
  precipitation ends. Conditions may not substantially improve 
  until after sunrise Tuesday morning.

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.

&&

$$

COZ090-NEZ079-090245-
/O.CON.KGLD.WW.Y.0002.240108T1200Z-240109T1200Z/
Yuma-Dundy-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, and Benkelman
740 PM MST Sun Jan 7 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO
5 AM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Northerly winds sustained at 
  25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Yuma County. In Nebraska, Dundy County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Monday to 5 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A small deviation in the track of this 
  system may have a significant impact on snow accumulations. 
  Blizzard conditions are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/goodland
217 
WWUS43 KGLD 080244 AAA
WSWGLD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Goodland KS
744 PM MST Sun Jan 7 2024

COZ091-092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ080-081-090245-
/O.CON.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.240108T1200Z-240109T1200Z/
Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-
Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Hitchcock-
Red Willow-
Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, 
St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby,
Hoxie, Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, 
Grainfield, Tribune, Leoti, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, 
Palisade, and McCook
744 PM MST Sun Jan 7 2024 /844 PM CST Sun Jan 7 2024/

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/
MONDAY TO 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 6 to 12 inches. Northerly winds sustained at 25 to 45 mph 
  with gusts as high as 55 to 65 mph.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Cheyenne and Kit Carson counties. In
  Kansas, Cheyenne, Rawlins, Decatur, Norton, Sherman, Thomas, 
  Sheridan, Graham, Wallace, Logan, Gove, Greeley and Wichita 
  counties. In Nebraska, Hitchcock and Red Willow counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Monday to 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous or impossible travel conditions. Road 
  closures are likely. This includes the Interstate 70 corridor 
  in northwest Kansas and far eastern Colorado.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow will rapidly develop across 
  the warning area early Monday morning. Conditions will rapidly 
  deteriorate around, or shortly after, sunrise. Heavy snow will 
  persist throughout the day, tapering off from west to east 
  late Monday night. Blowing snow will persist after 
  precipitation ends. Conditions may not substantially improve 
  until after sunrise Tuesday morning.

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.

&&

$$

COZ090-NEZ079-090245-
/O.CON.KGLD.WW.Y.0002.240108T1200Z-240109T1200Z/
Yuma-Dundy-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, and Benkelman
744 PM MST Sun Jan 7 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO
5 AM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Northerly winds sustained at 
  25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Yuma County. In Nebraska, Dundy County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Monday to 5 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A small deviation in the track of this 
  system may have a significant impact on snow accumulations. 
  Blizzard conditions are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/goodland
762 
WWUS43 KGLD 081021
WSWGLD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
321 AM MST Mon Jan 8 2024

COZ091-092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ080-081-082200-
/O.CON.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.240108T1200Z-240109T1200Z/
Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-
Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Hitchcock-
Red Willow-
Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, 
St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby,
Hoxie, Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, 
Grainfield, Tribune, Leoti, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, 
Palisade, and McCook
321 AM MST Mon Jan 8 2024 /421 AM CST Mon Jan 8 2024/

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  6 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be extremely difficult, if not impossible.
  Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility,
  causing whiteout conditions. The hazardous conditions could 
  impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause 
  tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow will rapidly develop across the
  warning area early Monday morning. Conditions will rapidly
  deteriorate around, or shortly after, sunrise. The heaviest snow
  will fall Monday morning into the mid afternoon. Heavy snow will
  persist throughout the day, tapering off from west to east late
  Monday night. Blowing snow will persist after precipitation
  ends. Conditions may not substantially improve until after
  sunrise Tuesday morning.

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.

&&

$$

COZ090-NEZ079-082200-
/O.CON.KGLD.WW.Y.0002.240108T1200Z-240109T1200Z/
Yuma-Dundy-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, and Benkelman
321 AM MST Mon Jan 8 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Yuma County. In Nebraska, Dundy County.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread 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...A small deviation in the track of this
  system may have a significant impact on snow accumulations.
  Brief blizzard-like conditions are possible.

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
919 
WWUS43 KGLD 081755
WSWGLD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1055 AM MST Mon Jan 8 2024

.Blizzard conditions will continue to spread into northwest 
Kansas and southwest Nebraska this afternoon as winds increase.
Gusts over 50 mph will become common by mid afternoon resulting in
considerable blowing and drifting. Snow amounts will generally be
4 to 8 inches, however over a foot of snow is likely in a heavy 
band that has developed in Gove, Logan and Wallace counties in 
northwest Kansas.

COZ091-092-KSZ001>004-013-016-NEZ080-081-091200-
/O.CON.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240109T1200Z/
Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Graham-
Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, 
St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, 
Hill City, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook
1055 AM MST Mon Jan 8 2024 /1155 AM CST Mon Jan 8 2024/

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1 
  to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute. Strong winds 
  could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow amounts will be along the
  Interstate 70 corridor in northwest Kansas. Lowest amounts will
  be in northeast Colorado. 

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.

&&

$$

KSZ014-015-027>029-041-042-091200-
/O.CON.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240109T1200Z/
Thomas-Sheridan-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Colby, Hoxie, Sharon Springs, Oakley, 
Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, and Leoti
1055 AM MST Mon Jan 8 2024 /1155 AM CST Mon Jan 8 2024/

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 6 
  to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute. Strong winds 
  could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total snow amounts in excess of a foot
  likely.

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.

&&

$$

COZ090-NEZ079-091200-
/O.CON.KGLD.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240109T1200Z/
Yuma-Dundy-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, and Benkelman
1055 AM MST Mon Jan 8 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Yuma County. In Nebraska, Dundy County.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing snow possible, especially
  near the Kansas state line.

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
775 
WWUS43 KGLD 082337 AAA
WSWGLD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Goodland KS
437 PM MST Mon Jan 8 2024

COZ091-092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ080-081-091200-
/O.CON.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240109T1200Z/
Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-
Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Hitchcock-
Red Willow-
Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, 
St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby,
Hoxie, Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, 
Grainfield, Tribune, Leoti, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, 
Palisade, and McCook
437 PM MST Mon Jan 8 2024 /537 PM CST Mon Jan 8 2024/

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulation of 1 to
  3 inches possible before precipitation ends, mainly east of
  Highway 83. North winds sustained at 25 to 40 mph with gusts up
  to 55 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous to impossible travel conditions. Numerous
  roads remain closed throughout the warning area.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will taper off from west to east late
  this evening and overnight. Blowing snow will persist after
  precipitation ends. Conditions will not substantially improve
  until after sunrise Tuesday morning.

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.

&&

$$

COZ090-NEZ079-091200-
/O.CON.KGLD.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240109T1200Z/
Yuma-Dundy-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, and Benkelman
437 PM MST Mon Jan 8 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow. North winds sustained at 25 to 35 mph with
  gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Yuma County. In Nebraska, Dundy County.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, slow down, turn off cruise control, and 
exercise additional caution, particularly at intersections and 
highway onramps and offramps where accidents are more likely to 
occur

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
934 
WWUS43 KGLD 090247 AAA
WSWGLD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Goodland KS
747 PM MST Mon Jan 8 2024

COZ091-092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ080-081-091200-
/O.CON.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240109T1200Z/
Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-
Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Hitchcock-
Red Willow-
Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, 
St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby,
Hoxie, Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, 
Grainfield, Tribune, Leoti, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, 
Palisade, and McCook
747 PM MST Mon Jan 8 2024 /847 PM CST Mon Jan 8 2024/

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Up to 1 inch of additional snow
  accumulation possible before precipitation ends. North winds 
  sustained at 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous to impossible travel conditions. At 730 PM 
  MST this evening, virtually all major routes in northwest Kansas
  were closed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will taper off from west to east 
  overnight. Blowing snow will persist after precipitation ends. 
  Conditions will not substantially improve until after sunrise 
  Tuesday morning.

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.

&&

$$

COZ090-NEZ079-091200-
/O.CON.KGLD.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240109T1200Z/
Yuma-Dundy-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, and Benkelman
747 PM MST Mon Jan 8 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow. North winds sustained at 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Yuma County. In Nebraska, Dundy County.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, slow down, turn off cruise control, and 
exercise additional caution, particularly at intersections and 
highway onramps and offramps where accidents are more likely to 
occur

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
681 
WWUS43 KGLD 090942
WSWGLD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
242 AM MST Tue Jan 9 2024

COZ091-092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ080-081-091045-
/O.CAN.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240109T1200Z/
Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-
Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Hitchcock-
Red Willow-
Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, 
St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby,
Hoxie, Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, 
Grainfield, Tribune, Leoti, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, 
Palisade, and McCook
242 AM MST Tue Jan 9 2024 /342 AM CST Tue Jan 9 2024/

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have decreased over the Warning area below criteria, and 
precipitation has ended, prompting cancellation.

$$

COZ090-NEZ079-091045-
/O.CAN.KGLD.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240109T1200Z/
Yuma-Dundy-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, and Benkelman
242 AM MST Tue Jan 9 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Precipitation has ended in the Advisory area and winds have
decreased, prompting cancellation.

$$

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 Jan 7, 11:12 AM CST, 1 hour 49 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 7, 11:12 AM CST, 1 hour 49 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1012 AM MST Sun Jan 7 2024

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1006 AM MST Sun Jan 7 2024

Have went ahead and upgraded the Winter Storm Watch to a Warning
for the counties that enough confidence in heavy snow and blowing
snow will occur. Guidance still continues to favor the northern
track with the higher snow amounts for the area.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Tuesday Night) Issued at 502 AM MST
Sun Jan 7 2024

Main points for the short term:

1. A Winter Storm Warning in the east has been issued while a Winter
Storm Watch has been expanded for Monday morning through early
Tuesday morning.

2. Snowfall accumulations of 2-8 inches expected, more is possible.

3. Gusty winds Monday with the snow will lead to blowing snow and
potentially blizzard conditions.

4. Cold wind chills expected Tuesday morning, mainly in the west.

Clouds are moving in from the west as the ridge we had overnight
moves on to the east and out of the area. Mostly cloudy to overcast
skies will continue to move east over the area today and prevail
until Monday night. Highs today will only reach the mid 30s to low
40s.

Today, an upper-level longwave trough will be moving over the
western CONUS and over the Tri-State area tonight. This will allow a
lee low to form in the lower-levels Sunday afternoon somewhere
around the Four Corners region. The low will create a strong LLJ
overnight and force additional moisture into the Tri-State area,
ahead of the cold front.

The NAM is still showing small areas of patchy fog forming tonight,
but overall confidence in fog has fallen sharply. The reduction
in confidence is due to winds overnight coming from a more
southwesterly direction and not southeasterly. Impactful freezing
fog is not currently anticipated.

Most longer range and ensemble model guidance is still showing the
low taking a more easterly path. This is expected to keep the total
snowfall amounts to generally less than 6 inches except in the
western portions of the CWA where up to 10 inches of snow would be
possible. Short range models, including the NAM and other CAMS, have
the low moving over the southeastern fringes of the CWA at a
slower pace. This path would lead to 6-9 inches of snow falling
across most of the CWA, with only Dundy and Yuma counties not
seeing 5 or more inches of snow. This forecast shift did have a
massive northwesterly shift of the main QPF, which causes
hesitation in adopting the new short range guidance. If the next
few runs of guidance continue this trend and the higher QPF
amounts do stay over the heart of the Goodland CWA, then
confidence will greatly increase with snowfall placement. Also,
CIPS analog guidance does have a couple of previous systems that
are very similar to what the short range guidance is showing. If
the short range models are correct CIPS guidance suggests up to a
foot of snow is possible as well as blizzard conditions. This
potential is the main reason why a Winter Storm Watch was expanded
north into Nebraska. A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for
the eastern CWA because both potential paths have this area
receiving 6 or more inches of snow. In both cases, the most
intense snowfall looks to occur Monday morning through the midday.

As the low moves through, precipitation is expected to begin around
0Z Sunday and last until early Tuesday morning. Nearly all of our
precipitation will be from wrap-around moisture. This means it will
be coming from the north/northeast and could begin before the cold
FROPA. The warmer temperatures, especially in the eastern CWA, look
to cause some rain to fall ahead of the FROPA. Locations east of
highway 83 look to experience light rain for around 6 hours before
snow dominates. There will likely be a brief rain/snow mix during
the transition phase to snow. The surface cold front is expected to
enter the northwestern CWA around 3Z Monday and be through most of
the area by 15Z Monday. Pressure rises will occur behind the cold
front, leading to northerly winds with gusts around 35-55 kts Monday
afternoon. The highest wind gusts (47+ kts) will be west of a line
from Goodland, KS to Leoti, KS. These gusts could last for around 18
hours, leading to blowing snow that will reduce visibilities.
Increased snowfall amounts and rates are also looking more possible
in this area, but consistency will be the determining factor. The
HREF is showing moderately strong signs that blizzard conditions are
possible for multiple hours. The is the reason they have been
included in the Watch. The blowing snow could start as early as 12Z
Monday and last through 12-15Z Tuesday.

The NAM had a very good handle on the current conditions at the
start of the forecast period, which is slightly concerning. The NAM
is showing multiple pockets of potentially convective snowfall. One
of those locations is in eastern Colorado around 18Z Monday, in the
prime location for the strong winds. These pockets seems to last
around 6 hours and suggest up to 2 inch per hour snowfall rates at
it's strongest points. This is based mostly on -8 to -15 Omega in
a saturated layer in the DGZ. Lapse rates and equivalent
potential temperatures also support this potential.

Late Monday night, as the system moves out, the sky will be clearing
up as the northerly winds continue. Blowing snow will still be a
hazard for locations that receive multiple inches of snow. The
clearing skies, especially in the western CWA, will allow for low
temperatures to drop into the single digits to mid teens farther
east. Wind chills around -13F to 0F are forecast for the area with
the coldest wind chills in the western CWA warming to the east.

The clear skies will persist Tuesday, allowing the area to warm up
into the mid 30s to lower 40s. The snowpack will keep temperatures
cooler in the southeast, but melting is expected to occur.

.LONG TERM...(Tuesday night through Saturday)
Issued at 239 AM MST Sun Jan 7 2024

Main point:  Arctic air mass will move into the forecast area toward
the end of the week.  Highs may be in the teens with lows around
zero.

A short wave ridge will move through the forecast area at the start
of this part of the forecast.  This will allow for a brief warm up
before the arctic air mass moves in.  Immediately following the
short wave ridge will be a short wave trough.  This may lead to
light snow occurring across the forecast area.

Behind the short wave trough the upper level flow will become zonal
before the next trough will move through, deepening over the
Southern Plains Friday.  Accompanying the deepening trough will be
the arctic air mass.

Latest model data shows the ECMWF is colder than the GFS with this
air mass.  The GFS has become deeper and colder with this trough
compared to the prior model run.  The models seem to be in good
agreement with this trough considering how far out it still is.
Continue to think the highs for Friday and Saturday are too warm
given the air mass that is moving in.  The probability for highs
exceeding 20F on these days has lowered for the northeast half of
the forecast area to 30%, but has increased over the southwest half
to around 70%.  The GFS and ECMWF both have the arctic front well
west of the forecast area near the Rockies.  However the Canadian
model has the front nearly bisecting the forecast area from west to
east. Based on the temperature probabilities, am beginning to think
the Canadian may be correct.

Looking more into the highs for Friday and Saturday, the 20-30th
percentile agrees very well with the Canadian model.  This analysis
shows highs around 15F for both days.  The Canadian is known to
perform well with cold air masses, which increases confidence that
highs will end up being around the 15F mark.  Lows didn't change
much from what the current model blend has.  The most noticeable
change is the lows falling below zero for the eastern third or so of
the forecast area.

Aside from the cold, there continues to be a chance for snow mainly
Thursday night and Friday.  Given the dendritic zone will be close
to the ground, any amount of lift will be able to generate snow.
Latest guidance shows a couple inches of snow, which seems
reasonable given the strong lift that moves through quickly and
the very cold temperatures.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Monday afternoon)
Issued at 1006 AM MST Sun Jan 7 2024

VFR conditions are expected to continue for the start of the
period and continue through at least the mid evening hours before
ceilings will slowly start coming down as the potential winter
storm approaches. Snow should start to develop a little before
sunrise before intensifying in intensity through the end of the
period. There is potential for LIFR conditions due to the
combination of snow and wind, but confidence wasn't quite there on
start time of these conditions to introduce into the TAF at this
time.

&&

.GLD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KS...Winter Storm Watch from Monday morning through late Monday night
     for KSZ001.

     Winter Storm Warning from 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Monday to 5 AM MST
     /6 AM CST/ Tuesday for KSZ002>004-013>016-027>029-041-042.

CO...Winter Weather Advisory from 5 AM Monday to 5 AM MST Tuesday for
     COZ090.

     Winter Storm Watch from late tonight through late Monday night
     for COZ091-092.

NE...Winter Weather Advisory from 5 AM Monday to 5 AM MST Tuesday for
     NEZ079.

     Winter Storm Warning from 6 AM Monday to 6 AM CST Tuesday for
     NEZ080-081.

&&

UPDATE...Trigg
SHORT TERM...CA
LONG TERM...JTL
AVIATION...Trigg
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 7, 10:40 AM CST, 2 hours 21 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Goodland KS
940 AM MST Sun Jan 7 2024

COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-081645-
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-
Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock-
Red Willow-
940 AM MST Sun Jan 7 2024 /1040 AM CST Sun Jan 7 2024/

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT...

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...

A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Norton, Decatur, Rawlins,
Sherman, Thomas, Sheridan, Gove, Logan, Wallace, Greeley, Wichita
and Graham counties Monday through early Tuesday morning. Strong
north winds gusting around 50-60 mph is expected to bring blizzard to
near blizzard conditions to the area along with heavy accumulating
snowfall.

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Dundy and Yuma counties
Monday morning through Tuesday morning for blowing snow and
accumulating snowfall.

A Winter Storm Watch currently remains for Cheyenne county in Kansas
along with Cheyenne and Kit Carson counties in Colorado and Hitchcock
and Red Willow counties in Nebraska.

An Arctic airmass in Canada will surge southward into the Northern
and Central Plains late next week into next weekend, bringing well
below normal temperatures and dangerously cold wind chill readings
to the region.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected today or tonight.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 7, 3:58 AM CSTWinter Storm WarningGLDCheyenne, Decatur, Gove, Graham, Greeley, Logan and 7 more17 hr
Jan 7, 10:35 AM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryGLDYuma41 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.