Edited by SALINA POST
Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Warnings have been issued for counties in our area.
Go to kandrive.org for updates on road conditions
Winter storm warnings
The Wichita National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning effective from 3:00 pm Wednesday to 9:00 am Thursday for Saline County.
Heavy snow is expected, with total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds with gusts up to 40 mph are expected. Wind chills will be around 5 below zero Thursday morning.
Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blown snow may significantly reduce visibility. Dangerous conditions could affect your morning or evening commute.
If you must travel, keep a flashlight, extra food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
In addition, the National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Winter Storm Warning effective from noon Wednesday to 9 am Thursday for the following counties in our area.
Ellworth County
Lincoln County
Heavy snow is expected, with total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Winds with gusts up to 40 mph are expected. Wind chills will be around 5 below zero Thursday morning.
Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blown snow may significantly reduce visibility. Dangerous conditions could affect your morning or evening commute.
If you must travel, keep a flashlight, extra food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
The Topeka National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning effective from 4:00 pm Wednesday through noon Thursday for the following counties in our area.
Clay County
Cloud County
Dickinson County
Ottawa County
Republic County
Heavy snow and strong winds are expected, with total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches. Winds gusty up to 35 mph will cause blizzard conditions and drifting snow.
The journey should become very difficult. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Snowdrifts can make roads impassable. These hazardous conditions are also expected to impact the Thursday morning commute.
Any travel tonight and Thursday morning is strongly discouraged. If you leave the security of staying indoors, you are putting your life at risk. If you must travel, keep a flashlight, extra food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb. has issued a Winter Storm Warning effective from noon Wednesday to noon Thursday for the following counties in our area.
Jewell County
Mitchell County
Heavy snow is expected, with total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches and locally higher amounts possible throughout north-central Kansas. Winds with gusts up to 40 mph are expected.
Snow is expected to begin across the area during the early afternoon hours, with the heaviest accumulations expected between 6:00 pm Wednesday evening and 6:00 am Thursday. Dangerous journeys are expected.
If you must travel, keep a flashlight, extra food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Winter weather alerts
The Wichita National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory effective from 3:00 pm Wednesday to 9:00 am Thursday for Marion County.
Snow is expected, with total accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds with gusts up to 40 mph are expected. Wind chill will be close to zero on Thursday morning.
Plan on slippery road conditions. Uneven, blowing snow may significantly reduce visibility. Dangerous conditions could affect your morning or evening commute. Slow down and use caution while traveling.
In addition, the Wichita National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory effective from 3:00 pm Wednesday to 9:00 am Thursday for McPherson County.
Snow is expected, with total accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds with gusts up to 40 mph are expected. Wind chills will be around 5 below zero Thursday morning.
Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blown snow may significantly reduce visibility. Dangerous conditions could affect your morning or evening commute. Slow down and use caution while traveling.
