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Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Dodge City, KS

March 18, 202516 counties in Kansas

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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 19, 6:00 AM CDTBLIZZARD4 Nw Pierceville, KSThe 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 CDTBLIZZARD4 Nw Pierceville, KSOne-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 CDTBLIZZARD3 E Dodge City, KSFrequent 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 CDTBLIZZARD2 W Toulon, KSOne 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 CDTSNOW 2Scott City, KS
Mar 19, 11:00 AM CDTBLIZZARD2 Nw Ft. Dodge, KSThe 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 CDTSNOW 4.43 Ene Dodge City, KSASOS station KDDC Dodge City Regional Airport.
Mar 19, 1:00 PM CDTBLIZZARDLa Crosse, KSBlizzard 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Dodge City, at 00:00Z on 2025-03-18Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Dodge City, at 00:00Z on 2025-03-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 161 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
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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
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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 17, 11:58 PM CDTHigh Wind WarningDDCBarber, Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Ellis, Finney and 21 more43 hr
Mar 18, 12:07 PM CDTWinter Weather AdvisoryDDCBarber, Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Finney, Ford and 15 more24 hr

Nearby

Blizzard Warnings in Kansas, 2025Every blizzard warning in 2025

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.