Jan 15, 2020

NWS issues winter weather advisories for large part of state

Posted Jan 15, 2020 9:48 PM

Winter weather advisories have been issued for a large part of Kansas.

If you have to travel, check road conditions by calling 511 or go to KanDrive.org.

In our area, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita has issued a winter weather advisory in effect from 5 p.m Thursday to noon Friday for the following counties in our area.

Ellsworth County

Lincoln County

Marion County

McPherson County

Salina County

Mixed precipitation is expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of up to two tenths of an inch, with winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

In central Kansas, snow and/or sleet may persist longer before transitioning to a wintry mix. In central Kansas, lighter ice accumulation but potentially a heavier snow/sleet accumulation will be the primary concern.

Slick roads, parking lots, and sidewalks are expected. Even a small amount of ice accumulation can create hazardous conditions and could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Slow down and use caution while traveling.

NWS in Topeka has issued a winter weather advisory in effect from midnight to noon Friday for the following counties in our area.

Clay County

Cloud County

Dickinson County

Ottawa County

Republic County

Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of around one-tenth of an inch. Winds gusting to 30 mph.

Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Slow down and use caution while traveling.

NWS in Hastings, Neb., has issued a winter weather advisory in effect from midnight to noon Friday for the following counties in our area.

Jewell County

Mitchell County

Sleet and wet snow are expected, with total snow and sleet accumulations of up to one inch.

Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Slow down and use caution while traveling.