Dec 01, 2020

NWS issues winter weather advisories for counties in our area

Posted Dec 01, 2020 11:31 PM

Winter weather advisories have been issued for counties in our area.

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The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita has issued a winter weather advisory in effect from noon Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday is in effect for the following counties in our area.

Ellsworth County

Marion County

Snow is expected, with total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

Plan on slippery road conditions, NWS noted. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Reduced visibilities may occur from moderate snowfall rates and winds gusting as high as 25 mph.

Additionally NWS in Wichita moved McPherson County from a winter storm watch to a winter weather advisory. That advisory is in effect from noon Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday.

Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected, NWS noted.

Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Reduced visibilities may occur from heavy snowfall rates and winds gusting as high as 25 mph.