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Blizzard WarningStatement as of 3:11 AM MST on December 20, 2011
... Blizzard Warning remains in effect until noon CST /11 am MST/
today...
A Blizzard Warning remains in effect until noon CST /11 am MST/
today.
* Timing... light to moderate snow will continue through mid
morning... and then begin to taper off from west to east. Near
blizzard and blizzard conditions will end by late morning or
early this afternoon.
* Snowfall... reports and radar estimations in excess of 7 inches
of snow have fallen already north and west of a line from
roughly Elkhart to Garden City to Ness City. An additional 2 to
3 inches is expected north of Highway 156 before ending
bringing storm total accumulations of 9 to 12 inches. Farther
east... accumulations will be less with 4 to 7 inches of snowfall
expected from Liberal to Dodge City to Larned.
* Other impacts... north winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to near
40 mph at times will blow the snow and reduce visibilities.
These strong of winds... combined with the snow... will promote
near whiteout conditions in areas of blowing and drifting
snow. Several major highways are closed across far southwest
Kansas. Please refer to the Kansas Department of
Transportation on the internet or by calling 5-1-1 in Kansas
for Road closure information.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions... making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel... have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded... stay with your vehicle.
Local Storm Report
12/20/2011 0307 am
Dighton, Lane County.
Blizzard, reported by law enforcement.
Snowfall is estimated to be at least a foot, with three
to four foot snow drifts across Highway 96. Visibility
was observed to be less than an eighth of a mile.
12/19/2011 0750 PM
Dighton, Lane County.
Blizzard, reported by Emergency Mngr.
Zero or near zero visibility particularly on east-west
roads in snow and significant blowing and drifting snow.
Snow drifts of 2 feet were common.
12/19/2011 0750 PM
Dighton, Lane County.
Blizzard, reported by Emergency Mngr.
Zero or near zero visibility particularly on east-west
roads in snow and significant blowing and drifting snow.
Snow drifts of 2 feet were common.
12/19/2011 0517 PM
Dighton, Lane County.
Blizzard, reported by Emergency Mngr.
The emergency manager reported upwards of 6 inches of
snow across much of Lane County and that whiteout
conditions were occuring.
12/19/2011 0254 PM
Dighton, Lane County.
Snow e0.0 inch, reported by Emergency Mngr.
The Lane County emergency manager reported full blown
blizzard conditions in progress.
View All U.S. Severe Weather Local Radar
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- Winter Weather Statement
A winter weather advisory is issued when significant accumulations of snow, sleet, or freezing rain may affect the advisory area.
Nearby Radar Stations
Dodge City (DDC)
Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Cities Affected
Alamota
Dighton
Healy
Shields
Forecasts for Kansas
... Blizzard Warning remains in effect until noon CST /11 am MST/
today...
A Blizzard Warning remains in effect until noon CST /11 am MST/
today.
* Timing... light to moderate snow will continue through mid
morning... and then begin to taper off from west to east. Near
blizzard and blizzard conditions will end by late morning or
early this afternoon.
* Snowfall... reports and radar estimations in excess of 7 inches
of snow have fallen already north and west of a line from
roughly Elkhart to Garden City to Ness City. An additional 2 to
3 inches is expected north of Highway 156 before ending
bringing storm total accumulations of 9 to 12 inches. Farther
east... accumulations will be less with 4 to 7 inches of snowfall
expected from Liberal to Dodge City to Larned.
* Other impacts... north winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to near
40 mph at times will blow the snow and reduce visibilities.
These strong of winds... combined with the snow... will promote
near whiteout conditions in areas of blowing and drifting
snow. Several major highways are closed across far southwest
Kansas. Please refer to the Kansas Department of
Transportation on the internet or by calling 5-1-1 in Kansas
for Road closure information.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions... making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel... have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded... stay with your vehicle.
Local Storm Report
12/20/2011 0307 am
Dighton, Lane County.
Blizzard, reported by law enforcement.
Snowfall is estimated to be at least a foot, with three
to four foot snow drifts across Highway 96. Visibility
was observed to be less than an eighth of a mile.
12/19/2011 0750 PM
Dighton, Lane County.
Blizzard, reported by Emergency Mngr.
Zero or near zero visibility particularly on east-west
roads in snow and significant blowing and drifting snow.
Snow drifts of 2 feet were common.
12/19/2011 0750 PM
Dighton, Lane County.
Blizzard, reported by Emergency Mngr.
Zero or near zero visibility particularly on east-west
roads in snow and significant blowing and drifting snow.
Snow drifts of 2 feet were common.
12/19/2011 0517 PM
Dighton, Lane County.
Blizzard, reported by Emergency Mngr.
The emergency manager reported upwards of 6 inches of
snow across much of Lane County and that whiteout
conditions were occuring.
12/19/2011 0254 PM
Dighton, Lane County.
Snow e0.0 inch, reported by Emergency Mngr.
The Lane County emergency manager reported full blown
blizzard conditions in progress.
View All U.S. Severe Weather Local Radar
Severe Overlay on Radar
- Winter Weather Statement
A winter weather advisory is issued when significant accumulations of snow, sleet, or freezing rain may affect the advisory area.
Nearby Radar Stations
Dodge City (DDC)
Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Cities Affected
Alamota
Dighton
Healy
Shields
Forecasts for Kansas