NWS

UPDATE at 10:15 a.m. from Trego County Emergency Management following a phone call with NWS meteorologists in Dodge City:

WAKEENEY – Update from National Weather Service: A winter weather advisory is currently in effect. This is not a strong winter weather system, however they do expect snow north of a line from Garden City to Larned. Trego and Ellis counties are to expect 3-4 inches. The winds will be out of the East at 10-15 mph so that should not be a factor. Temperatures are expected to start out in the 30s and drop into the 20s. The snow is expected to begin about midnight tonight and taper off throughout the day on Thursday. Temperatures are expected to get above freezing on Thursday. There could be accumulating snow on roadways Wednesday night into Thursday, so drive carefully.

DODGE CITY – A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service in Dodge City from midnight tonight (Wed.) through 6 p.m. Thursday for Trego, Ellis, Scott, Lane, Ness and Rush counties.

This includes the cities of WaKeeney, Pfeifer, Hays, Scott City, Dighton, Ness City, and La Crosse.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY…

* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected. Localized amounts to near 4 inches are possible.

* WHERE…Portions of central and west central Kansas.

* WHEN…From midnight Wednesday night to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Hazardous conditions are expected to impact the morning commute to work and school Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 511.