November 25th central Kansas blizzard

Overview

A powerful storm system emerged over the Central Plains states late Saturday night into Sunday spreading snow, very strong northwest winds and much colder air to the region. Blizzard conditions become widespread across much of central and northeast Kansas on Sunday Nov 25th with wind gusts over 60 mph and snowfall accumulations exceeding 6 inches across portions of central Kansas. A handful of locations in northeast Kansas received over a foot of snow.

Assuming blizzard criteria is heavy snow, visibility one-quarter mile or less, and sustained winds 35+ mph, yesterday's blizzard was only Salina's 4th since 1990. It was Russell's 8th.

Final snow fall for my #Salina backyard at 3:47 PM is 6.75" based on the average of measurements taken from the open areas. #KSwx The largest drift in my yard was 17.5" reported by a trained spotter. pic.twitter.com/4LjHjJZffQ
— Tony Foster (@wonder_nerd) November 25, 2018

Snow/Ice
Photos & Video
Radar

Wind & Snowfall Reports

Photos & Video:

I-70 is closed at #Salina #Kansas and this is why. You don’t want to drive through this #blizzard!!#KSWX #KCWX https://t.co/46uHZgjRN7
— Mike Smith (@USWeatherExpert) November 25, 2018

Snow & strong winds created a travel nightmare today in Kansas. Most of this footage was shot in Salina, Kansas where numerous vehicles got stuck in the snow. A state of disaster emergency was declared in Kansas today. #kswx #kansas #blizzard #winterstorm #snow #holidaytravel pic.twitter.com/lkT9DgO622
— Brandon Ivey (@BrandonIveyWX) November 26, 2018

Final snow fall for my #Salina backyard at 3:47 PM is 6.75" based on the average of measurements taken from the open areas. #KSwx The largest drift in my yard was 17.5" reported by a trained spotter. pic.twitter.com/4LjHjJZffQ
— Tony Foster (@wonder_nerd) November 25, 2018

It doesn't take much snow to cause problems on roads, especially when wind is factored in. Travel is discouraged today. #kswx https://t.co/NxX5wC9RU8
— NWS Wichita (@NWSWichita) November 25, 2018

Westbound I-70 closed here at Exit 244 west of Salina. All traffic being turned around here to return to Salina #kswx #blizzard @JayPraterCBM @CatTaylorKAKE pic.twitter.com/WgozEydiIK
— Tony Laubach (@laubacht) November 25, 2018

I took measurements in three places that didn’t seem too ‘drifty’: two in the driveway and one next to the mailbox. I’m going to say about 2.5-3 inches with drifts of at least 9” on the south side of the house. Saige (our dog) was loving it! #kswx @NWSWichita #blizzard pic.twitter.com/KLt9v1rcff
— Mike Rose (@SaxmanTDS) November 25, 2018

These are the kind of conditions you can expect to experience in areas under a Blizzard Warning. Travel will be difficult to impossible. #kswx https://t.co/yDYmTgBVBS
— NWS Wichita (@NWSWichita) November 25, 2018

A look at conditions from our office here in Wichita. #kswx pic.twitter.com/tXSebZZut1
— NWS Wichita (@NWSWichita) November 25, 2018

An average of 5 inches reported in Salina #kswx https://t.co/Nb1AbxPDYK
— NWS Wichita (@NWSWichita) November 25, 2018

Radar:

Here's a summary of area radars in 15 minute increments from 6:15 AM through 3:00 PM as well as the long fuse warnings and advisories that were in effect across the region on Nov 25, 2018. Notice the more persistent band of moderate-heavy snow that developed across central and northeast Kansas where 6-12+ inches of snow was observed.

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