... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 am CST
Wednesday...
A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow remains in
effect until 6 am CST Wednesday.
* Snow... heavy at times... is expected through this evening.
The snow will end tonight.
* Widespread snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are
anticipated. Snow amounts may exceed 12 inches across north
central Kansas and in locations south of a line from Geneva to
Franklin in south central Nebraska.
* North winds will increase to 20 to 30 mph by late afternoon
and gust near 40 mph. The winds will remain strong tonight and
Wednesday morning... causing widespread blowing and drifting
snow... and reduced visibilities. Dangerous wind chill readings
of 15 to 25 degrees below zero are expected tonight and early
Wednesday morning.
* Conditions will continue to deteriorate today... and will become
hazardous with the increase in winds this afternoon and evening.
Near white out conditions may occur and travel is not
recommended.
A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow means
severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring.
Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel
dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel... keep
an extra flashlight... food... and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.