Waarschuwingen

Winter Storm Warning issued January 3 at 1:16PM CST until January 5 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Hastings NEStrong winter storm to impact the region this weekend.* WHAT...Freezing drizzle, snow, and blowing snow expected. Totalsnow and sleet accumulations between 5 and 8 inches, with locallyhigher amounts near a foot possible. Total ice accumulations up toone tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.* WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and south centralNebraska.* WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to 6 PM CST Sunday.* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous.Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowingsnow.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing drizzle is expected to developthroughout the day on Saturday before mixing with and changing tosnow Saturday night. Near-blizzard conditions are possible lateSaturday night into Sunday morning, particularly along and southof the state line, due to combination of heavy snow rates andstrong northerly wind gusts of 30 to 35 MPH. Snow and strong windswill taper off from west to east Sunday afternoon and evening, butvery cold temperatures will persist into Monday.Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutelynecessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for suddenchanges in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and themotorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach yourdestination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especiallycautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car iswinterized and in good working order.

National Weather Service