By SALINA POST
A winter storm watch has been issued for counties in our area.
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a winter storm watch in effect from Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon that includes the following counties in our area.
Marion County
McPherson County
Heavy mixed precipitation is possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 2 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of approximately one-tenth of an inch are possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Where snow occurs, snowfall rates of one inch per hour can be expected. The timing of the heaviest precipitation rates is expected from 3 a.m. to noon Thursday.
Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, especially on Thursday. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and Thursday evening commutes. The combination of gusty winds and the weight of snow and ice could bring down tree branches and lead to scattered power outages.