A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for a large portion of northwest and west central Kansas, stretching across several counties and cities, including Hoxie, Grainfield, Leoti, Atwood, St. Francis, Norton, Goodland, Oakley, Grinnell, Tribune, Colby, Sharon Springs, Oberlin, Quinter, Hill City, and Bird City. The watch is in effect from Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon.
The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy snow accumulations, with estimates ranging between 4 and 8 inches. This snowfall is expected to create hazardous travel conditions, potentially impacting both the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Residents in the affected areas are advised to monitor the latest weather forecasts and prepare for potentially difficult travel. The impacted counties include Cheyenne, Rawlins, Decatur, Norton, Sherman, Thomas, Sheridan, Graham, Wallace, Logan, Gove, Greeley, and Wichita.
