Winter Weather Advisory 01/03/2025 16:32 for Kansas, Nebraska areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 3 at 6:32PM CST until January 5 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Goodland KS
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 3, 2025 - 4:32pm
Expires: 
January 4, 2025 - 12:45am
Description: 
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches and a light glaze of ice accumulation. North winds at 15 to 25 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Kansas and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation may begin as light freezing rain or sleet Saturday afternoon. Precipitation will transition to snow Saturday evening. Moderate to occasionally heavy snow and blowing snow are expected late Saturday night and Sunday morning. Snow will end from west to east Sunday afternoon. Locations east of Highway 83 will see the greatest amount of snow accumulation.
Instruction: 
Consider alternate travel plans. Travel delays are likely along the Interstate 70 corridor in northwest Kansas this weekend. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For road conditions in Kansas, Nebraska, and Colorado call 511. Do not use GPS for alternate routes or go around barricades.
Area Description: 
Rawlins; Decatur; Thomas; Sheridan; Logan; Gove; Wichita; Red Willow
Forcast Office: 
NWS Goodland KS