Winter Weather Advisory 01/02/2025 12:30 for Kansas areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 2 at 2:30PM CST until January 5 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Goodland KS
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 2, 2025 - 12:30pm
Expires: 
January 3, 2025 - 12:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations ranging anywhere from 2 to 6 inches. North to Northeast winds at 20 to 30 mph. * WHERE...Decatur, Graham, Norton, Sheridan, and Gove Counties. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions associated with accumulating snow and blowing snow. This includes the Interstate 70 corridor between Oakley and Quinter. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of freezing drizzle cannot be ruled out Saturday afternoon. Snow is expected to begin shortly after sunset Saturday evening. Moderate to heavy snow is possible Saturday night into Sunday morning. Snow will end from west to east Sunday afternoon.
Instruction: 
Consider alternate travel plans. For road conditions in Kansas, Nebraska, and Colorado call 511. Do not use GPS for alternate routes or go around barricades.
Area Description: 
Decatur; Norton; Sheridan; Graham; Gove
Forcast Office: 
NWS Goodland KS