Early February Winter Storm 2022

Overview

A strong cold front ushered in much colder air ahead of an incoming storm system allowing rain to transition to a wintry mix before becoming all snow across the region. Moderate to heavy snow resulted in widespread 6 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts across south central and southeast Kansas while much of the state was impacted with accumulating snow.

Snow/Ice
Photos & Video
Radar

Snow/Ice

An estimate of snowfall amounts from our winter storm, including a list of some of the higher totals we have received. The highest snowfall totals were received across southern Kansas, especially over south central and southeast Kansas.

Day snow/fog RGB satellite product showing where snow is located.

Photos & Video

Southwest side of Wichita. Picture by Roger Martin

Northwest side of Wichita. Picture by Kevin Darmofal

West side of Wichita. Picture by Kelly Butler

This is the view today from my front door. What does it look like where you are and how much snow did you receive? #kswx pic.twitter.com/hmF8bTSLY1 — Cowley Storm Chasers (@CowleyChasers) February 3, 2022	NEW SNOW from the overnight hours covers the U.S. 166 drainage bridge east of Chetopa. Frigid temps and blowing snow may prolong the clearing process. If you can, stay in and let KDOT crews get the job done. https://t.co/iCrW3DgJYB #kswx pic.twitter.com/HA7kbfDUbR — SEKansasKDOT (@SEKansasKDOT) February 3, 2022	Just at 4.5 inches storm total so far in #ArkCity â¦@NWSWichitaâ© with more coming. #KSwx pic.twitter.com/ar72VOYTTl — kc5fm (@kc5fm) February 3, 2022
It’s hard to measure with how much the wind has blown the snow around, but I averaged out to about 6” of snow as of Wednesday evening in south Wichita. We also had a sweet drift on the side of our house that was over a foot! #kswx #wichitasnowday â„ï¸ pic.twitter.com/UDMu8LQuaq — Katie Western (@KatieTheWXLady) February 3, 2022	Roads are still a mess in Wichita approaching the evening rush hour. #kswx pic.twitter.com/hovsjauAyE — Travis Heying (@travisheying) February 2, 2022	Just because you have a 4 wheel drive doesn't mean you can go the posted speed limit or above on a day like today. SLOW IT DOWN. You might create the crash. #2Fast4Conditions #KSWX pic.twitter.com/LzIQddcoiE — Kansas Turnpike (@KansasTurnpike) February 2, 2022
[2:53 pm] - Measured a total of 4.1" of snow so far in SW Wichita (Goddard 6E). Drifts as high as 8-12". Still snowing lightly. @NWSWichita #kswx pic.twitter.com/ItaERgCmzq — Roger Martin III (@RM3wx) February 2, 2022	@NWSWichita measured 5 inches of snow in my yard near Douglas & Zelta with appx. 1ft snow drift in the ditch. #kswx pic.twitter.com/rvtLOFtcae — Tyler Kurtz (@tornadokurtzman) February 2, 2022	Here you go!! From #Wichita. We have 6" on the ground, badly drifted. At least another one inch on the way. School called off for Thursday. South #KCwx should get another 1/2 - 1" tonight. #KSwx pic.twitter.com/eXdiWsRsmq — Mike Smith (@USWeatherExpert) February 2, 2022

Radar

KICT WSR-88D Feb 1st at 9:30 am CST through the evening of Feb 2nd.

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