Alert archive / Kansas / Blizzard Warnings in 2025
Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Dodge City, KS
NWS Dodge City, KS issued this blizzard warning at Mar 18, 2025, 3:07 AM CDT for 16 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Mar 19, 2025, 1:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 12 hr. 8 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 18, 2025, 3:07 AM CDT (08:07 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 19, 2025, 1:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 19, 2025, 1:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Dodge City, KS
Counties Edwards County, KS, Ellis County, KS, Finney County, KS, Ford County, KS, Grant County, KS, Gray County, KS, Haskell County, KS, Hodgeman County, KS, Kearny County, KS, Lane County, KS, Ness County, KS, Pawnee County, KS, Rush County, KS, Scott County, KS, Stafford County, KS, Trego County, KS
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 6:00 AM CDT | BLIZZARD | 4 Nw Pierceville, KS | The Garden City Airport KGCK measured Blizzard criteria with visibility commonly at one quarter mile in snow with winds sustained around 40 mph and gusts commonly between 50 mph and 65 mph. Blizzard criteria ended around 11 am. |
| Mar 19, 7:30 AM CDT | BLIZZARD | 4 Nw Pierceville, KS | One-quarter mile visibility in snow and blowing snow with frequent 55 to 65 mph wind gusts from roughly 3 AM to 730 AM at Garden City Airport. Blizzard conditions were continuing at report time. |
| Mar 19, 7:50 AM CDT | BLIZZARD | 3 E Dodge City, KS | Frequent one-quarter mile or less visibility in snow and blowing snow with frequent 55 to 65 mph wind gusts. Blizzard conditions began around 5 AM CDT and were ongoing as of this report time. |
| Mar 19, 10:00 AM CDT | BLIZZARD | 2 W Toulon, KS | One Quarter mile to one eight of a mile visibility began being reported before high winds and heavy snow disabled the reporting equipment. The Blizzard visibility and wind criteria began at 7 am and lasted into the late morning as winds were sustained to 40 mp |
| Mar 19, 11:00 AM CDT | SNOW 2 | Scott City, KS | |
| Mar 19, 11:00 AM CDT | BLIZZARD | 2 Nw Ft. Dodge, KS | The Dodge City Airport KDDC measured Blizzard criteria with persistent one quarter of a mile visibility in snow with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 45 mph and gusts commonly between 50 and 60 mph. The criteria began just after 8 am, lasting through 11 am |
| Mar 19, 1:00 PM CDT | SNOW 4.4 | 3 Ene Dodge City, KS | ASOS station KDDC Dodge City Regional Airport. |
| Mar 19, 1:00 PM CDT | BLIZZARD | La Crosse, KS | Blizzard conditions including 60 mph gusts, one quarter mile visibility in snow and blowing snow roughly between 10 am and 3 pm. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 00:00Z, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 47 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
- 4589 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 88 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 161 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 304 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
740 WWUS43 KDDC 180807 WSWDDC URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Dodge City KS Issued by National Weather Service Goodland KS 307 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 KSZ030-031-043>046-190815- /O.UPG.KDDC.WS.A.0004.250319T0900Z-250319T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KDDC.BZ.W.0002.250319T0600Z-250319T1800Z/ Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush- Including the cities of Dighton, Ness City, Wakeeney, Scott State Lake, Hays, La Crosse, Scott City, and Pfeifer 307 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations ranging from 1 to 4 inches. Northwest to North winds at 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Kansas. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous or impossible travel conditions. This includes the Interstate 70 corridor in Trego and Ellis counties. Strong northerly winds, snow and blowing snow may severely harm or injure livestock. Younger/smaller animals are at greatest risk for hypothermia. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain will transition to snow from west to east between midnight and sunrise Wednesday morning. Conditions will rapidly deteriorate after the transition to snow. Precipitation will end from west to east late Wednesday morning and early Wednesday afternoon. 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. && $$ Vincent
7 follow-up statements
722 WWUS43 KDDC 181707 WSWDDC URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Dodge City KS Issued by National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1207 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 KSZ030-031-043>046-190115- /O.CON.KDDC.BZ.W.0002.250319T0600Z-250319T1800Z/ Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush- Including the cities of Wakeeney, Hays, Dighton, Scott City, Ness City, Scott State Lake, Pfeifer, and La Crosse 1207 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations ranging from 1 to 4 inches. Northwest to North winds at 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Kansas. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous or impossible travel conditions. This includes the Interstate 70 corridor in Trego and Ellis counties. Strong northerly winds, snow and blowing snow may severely harm or injure livestock. Younger/smaller animals are at greatest risk for hypothermia. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain will transition to snow from west to east between midnight and sunrise Wednesday morning. Conditions will rapidly deteriorate after the transition to snow. Precipitation will end from west to east late Wednesday morning and early Wednesday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ061>066-074>081-084>090-190115- /O.NEW.KDDC.WW.Y.0008.250319T0600Z-250319T1700Z/ Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-Pawnee-Stafford-Stanton-Grant- Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards-Kiowa-Pratt-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade- Clark-Comanche-Barber- Including the cities of Medicine Lodge, Pratt, Lewis, Plains City, Ashland, Syracuse, Larned, Dodge City, Kiowa, Sublette, Hugoton, Jetmore, Ulysses, Meade, Coldwater, Garden City, Liberal, Satanta, Cimarron, Macksville, Fowler, Hanston, Stafford, Montezuma, Lakin, Greensburg, Haviland, Lake Coldwater, Deerfield, Johnson City, St. John, Kinsley, Elkhart, Minneola, and Protection 1107 AM MDT Tue Mar 18 2025 /1207 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ TONIGHT TO 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 1 inch. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Kansas. * WHEN...From midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight to 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ TL
828 WWUS43 KDDC 182236 WSWDDC URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Dodge City KS 536 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 KSZ030-031-043>046-191200- /O.CON.KDDC.BZ.W.0002.250319T0600Z-250319T1800Z/ Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush- Including the cities of Wakeeney, La Crosse, Ness City, Pfeifer, Hays, Scott City, Scott State Lake, and Dighton 536 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Kansas. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ061>066-074>081-084>090-191200- /O.CON.KDDC.WW.Y.0008.250319T0600Z-250319T1700Z/ Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-Pawnee-Stafford-Stanton-Grant- Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards-Kiowa-Pratt-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade- Clark-Comanche-Barber- Including the cities of Minneola, Deerfield, Plains City, Coldwater, Lake Coldwater, Satanta, Dodge City, Pratt, Fowler, Cimarron, Stafford, Ashland, Kinsley, Larned, Liberal, Hanston, Sublette, Meade, Lakin, Hugoton, Lewis, Jetmore, Johnson City, Kiowa, Syracuse, Montezuma, Protection, Medicine Lodge, Greensburg, Elkhart, Garden City, Haviland, Macksville, Ulysses, and St. John 436 PM MDT Tue Mar 18 2025 /536 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ TONIGHT TO 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Kansas. * WHEN...From midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight to 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. 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. && $$
743 WWUS43 KDDC 190259 WSWDDC URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Dodge City KS 959 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 KSZ062>066-075>079-191300- /O.UPG.KDDC.WW.Y.0008.250319T0600Z-250319T1700Z/ /O.EXA.KDDC.BZ.W.0002.250319T0600Z-250319T1800Z/ Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-Pawnee-Stafford-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford- Edwards- Including the cities of Garden City, Macksville, Kinsley, Cimarron, Dodge City, Deerfield, Stafford, Jetmore, Satanta, Sublette, Larned, St. John, Hanston, Montezuma, Lewis, Ulysses, and Lakin 959 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Kansas. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your vehicle. && $$ KSZ030-031-043>046-191300- /O.CON.KDDC.BZ.W.0002.250319T0600Z-250319T1800Z/ Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush- Including the cities of La Crosse, Scott State Lake, Dighton, Scott City, Pfeifer, Ness City, Hays, and Wakeeney 959 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Kansas. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. 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. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your vehicle. && $$ KSZ061-074-080-081-084>090-191300- /O.CON.KDDC.WW.Y.0008.250319T0600Z-250319T1700Z/ Hamilton-Stanton-Kiowa-Pratt-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark- Comanche-Barber- Including the cities of Elkhart, Plains City, Lake Coldwater, Haviland, Ashland, Protection, Medicine Lodge, Syracuse, Liberal, Minneola, Coldwater, Fowler, Greensburg, Kiowa, Meade, Pratt, Hugoton, and Johnson City 859 PM MDT Tue Mar 18 2025 /959 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ TONIGHT TO 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Kansas. * WHEN...From midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight to 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ BURGERT
372 WWUS43 KDDC 190517 WSWDDC URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Dodge City KS 1217 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WEDNESDAY MORNING... .Widespread snow and blowing snow is expected along and north of US 50 Wednesday morning. Intense snowfall rates and winds of 50 to 70 mph will reduce visibility to zero at times. While actual snow amounts will be relatively modest, travel will be difficult to dangerous as the snow falls. Snow will end rapidly west to east Wednesday afternoon. KSZ030-031-043>046-062>066-075>079-191800- /O.CON.KDDC.BZ.W.0002.250319T0600Z-250319T1800Z/ Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-Pawnee- Stafford-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards- Including the cities of Stafford, Dighton, Pfeifer, Kinsley, Larned, La Crosse, Satanta, Cimarron, Hays, Ness City, Dodge City, Lewis, Macksville, Scott City, Ulysses, Wakeeney, Garden City, Lakin, Deerfield, Sublette, Hanston, Scott State Lake, Montezuma, Jetmore, and St. John 1217 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Kansas. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commute. Very strong winds and wet snow accumulations may damage trees and power infrastructure, resulting in 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. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. && $$ KSZ061-074-080-081-084>090-191700- /O.CON.KDDC.WW.Y.0008.250319T0600Z-250319T1700Z/ Hamilton-Stanton-Kiowa-Pratt-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark- Comanche-Barber- Including the cities of Kiowa, Plains City, Coldwater, Meade, Lake Coldwater, Greensburg, Johnson City, Syracuse, Haviland, Liberal, Fowler, Protection, Ashland, Hugoton, Minneola, Medicine Lodge, Pratt, and Elkhart 1117 PM MDT Tue Mar 18 2025 /1217 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Kansas. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ TURNER
536 WWUS43 KDDC 190546 WSWDDC URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Dodge City KS 1246 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WEDNESDAY MORNING... .Widespread snow and blowing snow is expected Wednesday morning, with the heaviest snow along and north of US 50, and northeast of Dodge City. While several inches of snow will accumulate mainly on elevated surfaces, the key message is intense snowfall rates combined with wind gusts of 50 to 75 mph will reduce visibility to zero at times. Travel will be difficult to dangerous Wednesday morning. Snow will end rapidly west to east Wednesday afternoon. KSZ030-031-043>046-062>066-075>079-191400- /O.CON.KDDC.BZ.W.0002.250319T0600Z-250319T1800Z/ Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-Pawnee- Stafford-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards- Including the cities of Stafford, Dighton, Pfeifer, Kinsley, Larned, La Crosse, Satanta, Cimarron, Hays, Ness City, Dodge City, Lewis, Macksville, Scott City, Ulysses, Wakeeney, Garden City, Lakin, Deerfield, Sublette, Hanston, Scott State Lake, Montezuma, Jetmore, and St. John 1246 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Locally higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Kansas. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commute. The combination of wet snow accumulation and intense winds may cause tree and power line damage, and resulting 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. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. && $$ KSZ061-074-080-081-084>090-191400- /O.CON.KDDC.WW.Y.0008.250319T0600Z-250319T1700Z/ Hamilton-Stanton-Kiowa-Pratt-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark- Comanche-Barber- Including the cities of Kiowa, Plains City, Coldwater, Meade, Lake Coldwater, Greensburg, Johnson City, Syracuse, Haviland, Liberal, Fowler, Protection, Ashland, Hugoton, Minneola, Medicine Lodge, Pratt, and Elkhart 1146 PM MDT Tue Mar 18 2025 /1246 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Kansas. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ TURNER
270 WWUS43 KDDC 190823 WSWDDC URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Dodge City KS 323 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WEDNESDAY MORNING... .Widespread heavy wet snow and blowing snow will continue through Wednesday morning, with the heaviest snow falling along and north of US 50, and northeast of Dodge City. Wet snow accumulations on elevated surfaces such as trees and power lines may cause power outages, when combined with wind gusts to near 70 mph. Travel will be difficult to dangerous Wednesday morning. Snow will end quickly from west to east Wednesday afternoon. KSZ030-031-043>046-062>066-075>079-191800- /O.CON.KDDC.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250319T1800Z/ Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-Pawnee- Stafford-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards- Including the cities of Stafford, Dighton, Pfeifer, Kinsley, Larned, La Crosse, Satanta, Cimarron, Hays, Ness City, Dodge City, Lewis, Macksville, Scott City, Ulysses, Wakeeney, Garden City, Lakin, Deerfield, Sublette, Hanston, Scott State Lake, Montezuma, Jetmore, and St. John 323 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Kansas. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commute. The combination of wet snow accumulation and intense winds may cause tree and power line damage, and resultant 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. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. && $$ KSZ061-074-080-081-084>090-191700- /O.CON.KDDC.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250319T1700Z/ Hamilton-Stanton-Kiowa-Pratt-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark- Comanche-Barber- Including the cities of Kiowa, Plains City, Coldwater, Meade, Lake Coldwater, Greensburg, Johnson City, Syracuse, Haviland, Liberal, Fowler, Protection, Ashland, Hugoton, Minneola, Medicine Lodge, Pratt, and Elkhart 223 AM MDT Wed Mar 19 2025 /323 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Kansas. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ TURNER
771 WWUS43 KDDC 191750 WSWDDC URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Dodge City KS 1250 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 KSZ031-046-065-066-079-192000- /O.EXP.KDDC.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250319T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KDDC.WW.Y.0009.250319T1800Z-250319T2000Z/ Ellis-Rush-Pawnee-Stafford-Edwards- Including the cities of La Crosse, Pfeifer, Larned, Hays, Kinsley, Stafford, Lewis, Macksville, and St. John 1250 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Falling and blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Ellis, Rush, Edwards, Pawnee, and Stafford Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and blowing snow could reduce visibilities in spots. Isolated slick spots on roadways 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. && $$ KSZ030-043>045-062>064-075>078-191900- /O.EXP.KDDC.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250319T1800Z/ Trego-Scott-Lane-Ness-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-Grant-Haskell-Gray- Ford- Including the cities of Montezuma, Ness City, Jetmore, Ulysses, Lakin, Garden City, Dodge City, Hanston, Wakeeney, Scott State Lake, Satanta, Dighton, Sublette, Deerfield, Scott City, and Cimarron 1250 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... $$ KSZ080-081-192000- /O.NEW.KDDC.WW.Y.0009.250319T1800Z-250319T2000Z/ Kiowa-Pratt- Including the cities of Pratt, Haviland, and Greensburg 1250 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Falling and blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Kiowa and Pratt Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and blowing snow could reduce visibilities in spots. Isolated slick spots on roadways 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. && $$ TATRO
The office that day
Everything else NWS Dodge City, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 11:58 PM CDT | High Wind Warning | DDC | Barber, Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Ellis, Finney and 21 more | 43 hr |
| Mar 18, 12:07 PM CDT | Winter Weather Advisory | DDC | Barber, Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Finney, Ford and 15 more | 24 hr |
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Sources
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