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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1219 AM MDT Wed Mar 19 2025

COZ090-091-KSZ001>004-013>016-028-029-NEZ079>081-191800-
/O.CON.KGLD.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250319T1800Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-
Sheridan-Graham-Logan-Gove-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Goodland, Trenton, Palisade, Grinnell,
Oakley, Wray, Hoxie, Burlington, Grainfield, Stratton Ne, McCook,
Culbertson, Yuma, Colby, Atwood, Bird City, Hill City, Norton,
St. Francis, Quinter, Benkelman, and Oberlin
1219 AM MDT Wed Mar 19 2025 /119 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025/

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT /1 PM CDT/ 
TODAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 
  2 and 4 inches. Locations east of Highway 25 could see an 
  additional 4 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest 
  and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ today.

* IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may 
  down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout 
  conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and 
  potentially life-threatening. Visibilities will drop below 1/4 
  mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday 
  morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. 
Allow extra time if you must travel. Keep a flashlight, food, and 
water in your vehicle in case of emergency.

Travel on Interstate 70 could become dangerous or impossible due to 
falling or blowing and drifting snow and poor visibility. Whiteout 
conditions often lead to disorientation, resulting in a 
life-threatening situation. Do not travel unless it is absolutely 
necessary.

Severe winter weather conditions are either occurring or imminent 
which will produce extreme hardship or loss of life for unprotected 
livestock.

&&

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COZ092-KSZ027-041-042-191800-
/O.CON.KGLD.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-250319T1800Z/
Cheyenne-Wallace-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Sharon Springs, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells,
Tribune, and Leoti
1219 AM MDT Wed Mar 19 2025 /119 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT /1 PM 
CDT/ TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to four inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Cheyenne County. In Kansas, Greeley, Wallace, 
  and Wichita Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ today.

* IMPACTS...Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely 
  become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. 
  Strong winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For road conditions in 
Kansas, Nebraska, and Colorado call 511. Do not use GPS for 
alternate routes or go around barricades.

Persons traveling on Interstate 70 will experience travel delays and 
hazardous driving conditions. Use extreme caution if you must travel.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use 
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

&&

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KAK