Værmelding for Ellis County Rural Fire Department 4

Winter Storm Warning issued January 3 at 10:34AM CST until January 5 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Dodge City KS* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Saturday will havefreezing drizzle and Sunday will have snow and blowing snow. Totalsnow and sleet accumulations between 5 and 9 inches and iceaccumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as45 mph.* WHERE...Ellis, Rush, Pawnee, and Stafford Counties.* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 6 PM CST Sunday.* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, willlikely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel is not advised onSunday.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