Jan 22, 2020

NWS issues winter weather advisories for our area

Posted Jan 22, 2020 12:30 AM

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued winter weather advisories for our area.

Check road conditions by calling 511 or go to KanDrive.org.

NWS in Wichita has issued a winter weather advisory in effect until noon Wednesday for the following counties in our area.

Ellsworth County

Lincoln County

McPherson County

Saline County

A wintry mix of precipitation is expected, with total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds are expected to gust as high as 35 mph.

Temperatures will be near freezing over most of the area overnight. Much of the snow accumulation will occur on grassy surfaces. Slick spots on roads are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

Additionally, NWS in Wichita has issued a winter weather advisory in effect from 9 p.m. Tuesday to 6 p.m. Wednesday for Marion County.

A wintry mix of precipitation is expected with total snow accumulations of one to three inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

Temperatures will be near freezing over most of the area overnight. Much of the snow accumulation will occur on grassy surfaces. Slick spots on roads are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

NWS in Topeka has issued a winter weather advisory in effect until noon Wednesday for the following counties in our area.

Clay County

Cloud County

Dickinson County

Ottawa County

Republic County

Mixed precipitation expected, with total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

Motorists should remain alert to changing weather conditions, and take precautions if travel is necessary. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

NWS in Hastings, Neb., has issued a winter weather advisory in effect through noon Wednesday for the following counties in our area.

Jewell County

Mitchell County

A mix of precipitation is expected, ranging from possible snow, sleet, and freezing rain, to just plain rain. Snow accumulation ranging from a dusting up to 1 inch for much of the area are expected, with ice accumulation ranging from none, up to perhaps a few hundredths of an inch. Winds will average 10 to 25 mph from the south.

Due to temperatures both at the surface and aloft hovering close to the freezing mark, this is a relatively low-confidence snow and ice forecast. A difference of only a degree or two in expected temperatures could mean the difference between receiving snow or ice, or simply having a cold rain with no travel issues. Plan on the possibility of slippery road conditions in at least parts of the advisory area, which could impact the Wednesday morning commute.