Værmelding for KVGB-FM (Great Bend)

Winter Storm Warning issued January 3 at 1:36PM CST until January 5 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Wichita KS* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snowaccumulations between 1 and 5 inches for areas south of US Highway50 and between 5 and 10 inches for areas along and north of USHighway 50. Sleet accumulations around one third of an inch andice accumulations between one tenth and one half of an inch. Windsgusting as high as 50 mph resulting in near-blizzard conditions.* WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas.* WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 3 PM CST Sunday.* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the iceand gusty winds. Travel could be nearly impossible. Widespreadblowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water inyour vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions forthe state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

National Weather Service