Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Nowcast as of 11:13 am CST on November 16, 2009
Now
A mix of light rain and snow will affect the area through the afternoon hours. Little if any accumulations are anticipated. However...snow will be moderate to heavy at times over portions of the Flint Hills into the afternoon hours...where accumulations by later this afternoon may reach up to 2 inches...with localized higher amounts of 3 to 4 inches possible. Accumulations will be confined mainly to grassy and elevated surfaces.
Forecast for Butler
Updated: 12:32 PM CST on November 16, 2009
Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 6 PM CST this evening...
Rest of Today
Snow. New snow accumulation around 1 inch. Highs 35 to 40. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of snow 80 percent.
Snow or rain likely. Snow accumulation around 1 inch. Total snow accumulation 2 to 3 inches. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Tuesday
Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Highs 40 to 45. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the morning.
... Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 6 PM CST this evening...
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow... which is in effect until 6 PM CST this evening.
Areas of light snow will affect portions of Butler... Chase and Greenwood counties today. Slushy accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are likely... with localized amounts of 3 to 4 inches possible. Accumulations will be confined mainly to grassy and elevated surfaces.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of winter weather will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities. Allow extra time to reach your destinations.
Local Storm Report
11/16/2009 1232 PM
Cassoday, Butler County.
Snow e0.5 inch, reported by public.
Snowing all moring with a rain mix. Snow melted as it fell but the ground did become white.
11/16/2009 0940 am
El Dorado, Butler County.
Snow e0.2 inch, reported by public.
Just a trace of accumulation in El Dorado... currently snowing light to moderate.