UPDATE 7:30 a.m. Tuesday: The National Weather Service in Topeka has now included Dickinson County in a winter storm watch. That information is included below. Additionally, the snow total forecast map has been adjusted.
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By SALINA POST
Winter storm watches have been issued for counties in our area.
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The National Weather Service in Topeka has included Dickinson County in a winter storm watch from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.
Heavy snow is possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph leading to reduced visibilities from blowing and drifting snow.
Plan on snow-covered and slick road conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute Thursday.
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a winter storm watch in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning for the following counties in our area.
Ellsworth County
Lincoln County
McPherson County
Saline County
Heavy snow is possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are possible and locally higher amounts. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph resulting in blowing and drifting snow.
Plan on snow covered and slick road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute and early Thursday morning commute.
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a winter storm watch in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning for the following counties in our area.
Clay County
Cloud County
Ottawa County
Republic County
Heavy snow is possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are possible and locally higher amounts. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph resulting in blowing and drifting snow.
Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a winter storm watch in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning for the following counties in our area.
Jewell County
Mitchell County
Heavy snow is possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.