Mar 04, 2025

Blizzard warning for portion of northeast Kansas

Posted Mar 04, 2025 8:29 AM

UPDATE:

● A highly impactful storm system is beginning to affect much of the forecast area today.  Potentially severe thunderstorms occur this afternoon, very strong non-thunderstorm winds increase this evening as rain changes to snow.

There is the possibility area-wide of a  combination of strong winds and falling snow tonight/early Wednesday morning.

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Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Riley-Pottawatomie-Jackson-Including the cities of Seneca, Sabetha, Blue Rapids, Wamego, Holton, St. Marys, Frankfort, Horton, Hiawatha, Manhattan, and Marysville.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAID A BLIZZARD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM TUESDAY EVENING TO 4 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

Blizzard conditions are  expected with total snow accumulations of one to three inches and winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

This is for a portion of northeast Kansas from 8 PM Tuesday evening to 4 AM Wednesday.

Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.