January 11, 2018 snow and wind event across central Kansas

Overview

A potent storm system moved over the area causing a brief period of mixed precipitation across the Central Plains. Precipitation began as rain before transitioning to freezing rain, sleet and snow as colder air rapidly moved in from the north. The wintry precipitation resulted in difficult travel with over 150 accidents reported across central and south central Kansas. This storm system also brought strong winds in addition to the wintry mix of precipitation. North winds gusted over 45 mph across portions of central and south central Kansas.

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Keeping traffic off of @KHPTraining as he checks on a stopped motorist in Saline County.#KSwx pic.twitter.com/huUO55dp75 — Trooper Ben (@TrooperBenKHP) January 11, 2018	Slick roads have caused a semi to roll into the ditch on I-70W at the I-135 interchange. Thanks to KAKE First Alert Stormchaser Stephen Jones for this image. #kswx pic.twitter.com/JxoKAuqORh — KAKE Cat Taylor (@CatTaylorWx) January 11, 2018	The view from Ellsworth this morning. Angie said she went back home because of the nasty road conditions. #kswx @KWCH12 pic.twitter.com/IXh4C0kAr7 — Ross Janssen (@KWCHRoss) January 11, 2018

		It’s 19 deg and blowing snow in Lindsborg! I’d guess just under an inch of snow where there aren’t small drifts. Excited for the @USD400 snow day and the moisture! Hope everyone is staying safe in the #kswx! @NWSWichita pic.twitter.com/RJVlfk0cdG — Mike Rose (@SaxmanTDS) January 11, 2018
Highest wind gusts through this event	Radar animation

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