Winter Storm Watch

Locations Affected

Wichita, KS ∙ Glendale, KS ∙ Turon, KS ∙ Schulte, KS ∙ Beaumont, KS ∙ Albert, KS ∙ Windom, KS ∙ Hymer, KS ∙ Partridge, KS ∙ Park City, KS

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 216 PM CST Thu Jan 2 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches, sleet accumulations up to one tenth of an inch, and ice accumulations between one tenth and four tenths of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Central and South Central Kansas. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous if not impossible and potentially life-threatening. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice and strong wind gusts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.

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