Winter weather advisories have been issued for some counties in our area as a winter storm will move into the state to help ring in the new year.
They replace the winter storm watches that were issued earlier in the week.
Additionally, the winter weather advisory for Saline County has been canceled.
For road conditions, go to kandrive.org or call 5-1-1 or 1-866-511-KDOT (5368).
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita has issued a winter weather advisory for 9 p.m. Thursday to 3 p.m. Friday that includes the following counties in our area.
Marion County
McPherson County
A wintry mix of precipitation with total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch are expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph also are forecast.
The highest snowfall amounts are expected along and just east of the Kansas turnpike.
Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Slow down and use caution while traveling.
NWS in Topeka has issued a winter weather advisory in effect from midnight to 6 p.m. Friday that includes Dickinson County.
Areas of light to moderate mixed precipitation are expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 1 to 4 inches with some locally higher amounts are possible from central to northeast Kansas. Minor ice accumulations may be possible, mainly over portions of far east central Kansas.
Plan on slick roads, making for hazardous driving conditions. Slow down and use caution while traveling.