By SALINA POST
Winter weather advisories have been issued for counties in our area for Tuesday.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. For road conditions, go to kandrive.org or call 5-1-1 or 1-866-511-KDOT (5368).
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a winter weather advisor in effect from 1 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday for the following counties in our area.
Ellsworth County
Lincoln County
Wet snow is expected, with total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Expect winds gusting as high as 50 mph, which will likely cause low visibility.
Plan on slippery road conditions along with low visibility, especially along Interstate 70 west of Salina. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a winter weather advisory in effect from 1 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday for the following counties in our area.
Jewell County
Mitchell County
Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with locally higher amounts of 4 inches are forecast. Additionally, north winds are expected to gust as high as 55 mph.
The combination of strong winds and falling snow can lower visibilities to less than 1 mile at times. Rain will change to snow from northwest to southeast, according to the weather service.
Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a winter weather advisory in effect from 1 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday for the following counties in our area.
Cloud County
Ottawa County
Republic County
Wet snow is expected, with total snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will lead to reduced visibility and difficult travel.
Plan on poor visibility with the potential for slick roads, the weather service noted. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Additionally, gusty winds could bring down tree branches.