BLIZZARD WARNING Issued For Portions of North East & North Central Kansas

2:21 PM 1/4/2025

WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SUNDAY

BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST
SUNDAY NIGHT

  • WHAT: For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches, sleet accumulations around one quarter of an inch, and ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
  • WHERE: Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas.
  • WHEN: For the Winter Storm Warning, until 3 AM CST Sunday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 3 AM Sunday to midnight CST Sunday Night.
  • IMPACTS: Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be nearly impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Roads will become slick and hazardous and potentially impassible.

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 511.

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