The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-03
SNOW IN KANSAS
Is General Over Central and
Western Portions of State.
EaStbOund Trains Are Reported
To Be Several Hours Late.
ABOUT ONE INCH IN Topeka
Western Kansas Towns Report
From Six to Eight Inches.
Street Cars Were Crowded Dur
ing Early Hours.

stiff northeast wind, caused Tope-
kans to shudder at the thought of an
approaching blizzard. Street cars
were jammed and for a time an i'm
mediate tieup in the service was in
prospect. The early snow was light,
but commenced falling again this
afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Altho there is no way of determi1-
ing the exact amount of snow that
has fallen here, the local weather de-
partment estimates it at about three
quarters of an inch or an inch, which
is equivalent to approximately .13 Of
an inch of rain. With early reports
showing the snow to be general owes
the state, the storm is being looked
upon as a blessing from the stand
point of having brought moisture
which was badly needed. 1t is the
most moisture Topeka has received
since October 90 and the heaviest fo~
the state generally for a month. the
local department says.
Reports From Railroads.
Reports received by the different
railroad offices in Topeka are to the
effect that the snow is not only gen
eraI over Kansas, but that the storm
extends into Colorado. New Mexico
and parts of Oklahoma, the amount
varying from two to seven and eight
inches. The heaviest snow, eight
inches. is reported by the Santa Fe at
La Junta, Colo, and much Kansas
as much as six inches deep. The snow
has drifted badly in western Kansas
and Topeka train service from that
direction will be seriously affected late
today and tonight. No trains are tied
up, but q number of them will be sew
eral hours behind schedule time
The Santa Fe reports that the snow
covers all of it's line in Kansas. with
the exception of the Southern Kansas
division, where it was raining this
morning, and reports snow as far west
as Denver, southwest as far as Ration.
New Mex. and into the Panhandle
country. The snow was comparative
ly light on the eastern lines, compris-
ing territory east of Newton, but at
noon the Santa Fe was advised that
and at the same time the rain in
southeastern Kansas was said to be
turning to snow and sleet- On the
divisions west of Newton the snowfall
was much heavier. From Newton to
EllinWood two inches of snow is re-
ported. From Ellinwood to Dodge
City the fall amounts to six inches,
and from Dodge City west to La Junta,
Colo, and beyond, from seven to eight
inches of snow has fallen.
At noon the Santa Fe was advised
that while the storm had abated in
Colorado. it was continuing to snow in
western Kansas at that time. These
reports are particularly pleasing to
Santa Fe officials. as this is the COM
pany's banner wheat section.
White Blanket Covers West.
Reports received by the Rock Island
show that the central portion of the
state is under a white blanket and that
the storm extends into the far north
west and southwest corners of the
state. Clay Center, Belleville, Phil
hpsburg and other towns on the Den
yer line as far west as Goodland re-
port snow, which, on account of a
strong northeast wind, is showing
some tendency to drift. Snow com
menced falling at Clay Center, which
is approximately 100 miles west of
Topeka, at o'clock this morning. On
the Rock Islands southwest division
snow is reported as far as Pratt.
Heavy in Central Kansas.
The Union Pacific reports snow
from Topeka west to Denver and that
it is drifting badly in western Kansas.
It is the heaviest between the state
line and Manhattan. Ellis reports
seven inches, and six inches is report
ed from Salina and Fort Riley.
The conditions in western Kansas
where the snow has been drifted by
the winds is demoral.zing train serv-
ice from that direction but local travel /
will not be affected as the roads are
places of those which are running
from three to six hours late.
Eastbound Trains Late.
The first Santa Fe train to be
caught by the storm is No. 10. due at
Topeka at 2:40 o'clock in the after /!
noon. which is reported three hours
late. No. s, due here at 4:5O O'Clock, !
is so far behind its schedule that a /!
stub will be made up here and will I
go thru to Kansas City on time. Trains
Nos and are not expected to ar /
rive here before midnight, officials
Rock Island train No. 26. from Dec |
yer, due here at 2:55 o'clock in the !
afternoon, is reported one hour and
thirty minutes late, and the Golden ,
State Limited which is due here at +,
1855 o'clock is from three to four
hours late.
On the Union Pacific. train No. 104, !
due here at 2:40 o'clock in the after /
noon. is four hours late today, and a /
stub train is being operated from Sa- /
lima east.
Snow Sweepers In Use.
The brisk manner in which the !
storm hit Topeka this morning caused /
the Topeka Railway company to issue |
a, hurry call for its snow sweeperS /
which were placed in operation on the !
Country Club, Washburn- Huntoon and /
Santa Fe loop lines Aside from put
ting the cars behind their schedules.
however, the street car service was
not interrupted. despite the fact that I
traffic was exceedingly heavy. The /
cars caught the usual morning rush 1
at the time it was showing the hard /
est and in addition were called upon
to handle the other class. which was
compelled to leave their motor cars
at home.
Rise In kaw Would Hurt
The snowfall is regarded with mixed /
emotions by w A. Stanfieid, city 1
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