Winter Weather Advisory

Locations Affected

Edson, KS ∙ Hoxie, KS ∙ Joes, CO ∙ Benkelman, NE ∙ McCook, NE ∙ Blakeman, KS ∙ New Almelo, KS ∙ Burlington, CO ∙ Tribune, KS ∙ Herndon, KS

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 858 PM MST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST /MIDNIGHT CST/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches, with locally higher amounts around 6 inches. Highest amounts along Highway 36. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST /midnight CST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For road conditions in Kansas, Nebraska, and Colorado call 511. Do not use GPS for alternate routes or go around barricades. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Persons traveling on Interstate 70 will experience travel delays and hazardous driving conditions. Use extreme caution if you must travel. A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, turn off cruise control and use extra caution while driving.

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