Starting in the evening of the 23rd and continuing into the morning of the 24th, a winter storm moved across northwestern Kansas. Graham county received the highest snowfall amounts of up to 7 inches.
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Starting in the evening of the 23rd and continuing into the morning of the 24th, a winter storm moved across northwestern Kansas. Graham county received the highest snowfall amounts of up to 7 inches. Around midnight, the Hill City airport reported less than 0.5 mile visibility in blowing snow as winds were only around 10-15 MPH. Across the rest of the area, 1-5 inches of snowfall was reported by morning. The heavy snow caused reduced visibilities and slick roads, causing travel impacts.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 winter storm. Local standard time, as filed.
Public report of 7 inches of snow 6 miles south-southeast of Hill City the morning of the 24th. Hill City ASOS recorded 0.5 mile visibilities overnight due to heavy snow.
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