UPDATED: Ellsworth, Jewell, Lincoln, and Mitchell counties have been dropped from the winter weather advisories. Additionally, the National Weather Service in Topeka now has Clay and Dickinson counties under a winter weather advisory until noon.
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UPDATED: The National Weather Service has added more counties in our area to the winter weather advisories. Please read below to see whether your county is under one of the advisories.
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Winter weather advisories are in effect for multiple counties in our area.
Check road conditions by calling 511 or go to KanDrive.org.
NWS in Wichita has issued a winter weather advisory in effect from midnight to 8 a.m. Friday for the following counties in our area.
Marion County
McPherson County
Saline County
Freezing drizzle and light freezing rain are expected. Total ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch on elevated surfaces are expected, with winds gusting as high as 30 mph.
Slick and icy roads are possible. Light ice accumulations are expected on elevated surfaces. The hazardous conditions could impact the early morning commute. Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Republic County
Freezing rain is expected, with total ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch.
Slippery spots are possible on bridges and overpasses, which could cause hazardous conditions for the morning commute. Grassy areas likely will receive little or no accumulation. Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages.