Feb 14, 2023

Winter Storm Watch for the area

Posted Feb 14, 2023 12:15 PM

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6

inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph leading to

reduced visibilities from blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slick road conditions.

Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The

hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Snow is forecast to accumulate in the affected areas causing

hazardous driving conditions. Those with travel plans are advised

to choose an alternate route, or should use extreme caution if

travel is unavoidable.