Kansas Winter Weather Awareness Day 2016

Winter Weather Awareness Day

December 1st

Winter Weather Safety

Are you prepared for when winter weather strikes? Now is the time to prepare! Make sure you have emergency kits ready to go at work/home and your vehicle. Have you thought about how to keep your pets safe in the winter? Don't forget about the risks for carbon monoxide poisoning.

Please remember that it does not take big snowfall events to cause hazardous travel conditions during the winter months! Even a trace of snow can cause slick road conditions. Always give yourself extra time to reach your destination and drive for conditions. Your driving not only impacts yourself, but others on the roads as well. Avoid travel during hazardous winter weather if possible.

Additional safety and preparedness information

2016 Winter Safety campaign

Winter Weather Education

Any time of the year, we welcome reports of severe weather, including winter weather hazards! During the winter months, your reports are just as important because we have so many different precipitation types that have different impacts.

Below are information about what type of winter weather hazards we need to hear about, precipitation types we see during the winter months, and helpful tips for measuring snowfall.

Additional Educational Links