WICHITA, Kan. (AP) – The National Weather Service says another major snow storm could be slamming into Kansas late this weekend.
Meteorologist Chance Hayes of the NWS office in Wichita said Friday the potential is there for significant snowfall beginning Sunday night and into Monday. But the new system is not anticipated to bring quite as much snow as this week’s winter blast.
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The K-State Ag Research Center in Hays confirmed this morning that Hays received 17 inches of snow. The 10 inches of snow on Wednesday was the 2nd biggest snowfall in Hays ever reported in the month of February. The Hays area has now had 24.4 inches of snow for the season.
This morning’s low temperature was 4 degrees.
A year ago today, according to the research center, it was 70 degrees in Hays.
Stay tuned to Eagle radio and Hays Post for the latest on weather, cancellations, and delays.
Hays City Manager Toby Dougherty has ended the Winter Storm Traffic Emergency. This means vehicles can again be parked along emergency snow routes.
Hays Police and Department of Public Works express their appreciation to the residents of Hays for complying with the regulation and keeping their vehicles off of the designated streets. This enhanced the snow clearing efforts.
Residents are reminded to not put their snow in the streets as they clear their sidewalks and driveways.
The city officially received 17 inches of snow with 1.10 precipitation.
First District Representative Tim Huelskamp’s town hall meetings in Larned, Jetmore and Ness City Friday have been cancelled due to the winter storm creating poor traveling conditions.
The appearances will be rescheduled at a later date.
If you haven’t already registered your pet with the City of Hays for 2013, do so before March 1st to avoid a late fee.
Animal Control Officer Nikki Hausler says it’s important to get your tags in case your animal gets loose. Having identification can prevent the animal from being taken to the shelter.
Hausler says house cats must also be registered. Tags are available at the city clerk’s office.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) – State officials say the Kansas National Guard had 12 teams patrolling three state highways in Humvees to rescue motorists stranded by the massive winter storm. Kansas Adjutant and Major General Lee Tafanelli said Thursday that travel remains dangerous. State officials say eight teams were working on Interstate 70 from Salina to Colby, a stretch of nearly 200 miles. E
ach team has two guard members and a Humvee.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – Authorities say a medical helicopter has crashed in Oklahoma City, killing two people and injuring a third.
Authorities say the crash happened Friday morning near the St. Ann Nursing Home in northwest Oklahoma City.
Emergency Medical Services Authority spokeswoman Lara O’Leary says no one on the ground was seriously hurt or killed and that the person taken to OU Medical Center was believed to be on the helicopter with those killed.
She says the helicopter belonged to Kansas-based company EagleMed.
A large storm system has blanketed much of the Midwest and Plains in snow, but it wasn’t immediately clear if authorities believe weather played a role in the crash.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – A survey of rural bankers in 10 Midwest and Plains states suggests slow economic growth is ahead.
A report released Thursday on the Rural Mainstreet Index says the overall index rose to 58.2 in February, compared with 55.6 in January.
Creighton University economist Ernie Goss oversees the report, and he says it is the index’s fifth increase in the past six months. He says he expects economic growth for the region “will continue on a slow but positive pace.”
Even though the storm is over, Kansas Department of Transportation workers will be monitoring road conditions throughout the night.
KDOT supervisors say they won’t be treating every road like they did during the storm, but they will be looking for slick areas, and doing spot treatments.
They say you should plan extra time if you need to travel, and watch for areas that could be especially dangerous, like bridges.
“We’re kind of in a wait and see mode right now. we’ll keep monitoring the weather forecasts and the road conditions and the pavement temperatures and act accordingly,” said George Dockery, KDOT.
Please look at the KDOT road conditions map and stay tuned to Eagle radio and Hays Post for the latest on the winter weather.
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback announced Thursday night that Executive Branch state offices in all 105 Kansas counties will delay opening until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 22nd .
“The snowstorm that has gripped our state for the last 48 hours will be winding down tonight. But our state, county and city public works crews will need time to continue to clear the roads as well as parking lots and sidewalks. This delay will give them time to ensure safe travel
in the morning and ample parking and safe access to all state office buildings,” Governor Brownback said.
The delay in opening the offices will affect non-essential Executive Branch employees scheduled to return to work between 6:00 am and 10:00 am on Friday, February 22, 2013. This extends the Governor’s earlier decision to close all Executive Branch offices until 6:00 a.m. Friday.
Salina is getting another Starbucks location. It is expected to open by September.
The Starbucks and a new Taco Bell will have two separate buildings next to IHOP in front of Salina’s Central Mall. This Starbucks will also have a drive through available.
While some may be digging out of the snow, the sun will be shining on Kansas Democrats this weekend at their annual Washington Days in Topeka. Washington Days kicks off Friday afternoon. A group from Hays will be on hand to enjoy the festivities.
New County Democratic Chair Anthony Glassman told Hays Post he looks forward to the rally, the speakers and especially to visiting the various committee hospitality rooms. “It is a great way to meet and get to know a lot of other democrats,” he said. This is Glassman’s first time to attend as county chair which will give him the opportunity to participate in several exclusive meetings. The Washington Days events will continue through Saturday night. For more information go to ksdp.org and stay tuned to Eagle radio, Eagle Community TV’s Local News and Hays Post for update.
