On Saturday, January 20th, a powerful storm system ejected northeast from the southern rockies across the southern and central plains. Intense lift and ample moisture along and ahead of this system produced widespread moderate to heavy snow across much of central, south-central and southeast Kansas. Accumulations ranged from 4 to 8 inches, heaviest across central Kansas, and portions of south-central Kansas. Snow began falling in earnest around 0900-1000 CST across south-central Kansas, and spread northeast throughout the day. The snow began tapering off by Saturday night, and finally ended by early morning on the 21st. Numerous traffic accidents occurred, several of which produced injuries (indirect). Sadly, three accidents proved fatal (all indirect). In Reno County, three family members perished when their vehicle lost control and collided with a westbound vehicle near the intersection of U.S. Highway 50 and Kent Road. In Marion County, one person perished when two vehicles collided on Highway 15. And in Butler County, one person perished when their vehicle slid out of control and collided with a southbound vehicle on Haverhill Road near El Dorado. Furthermore, due to the weight of the snow, a warehouse roof in Coffeyville collapsed, the Masonic Lodge roof in Independence collapsed, and a carport in Belle Plain collapsed on the owner's vehicle.

Heavy Snow in RICE, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-07 11:00:00 to 21-JAN-07 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 7 inches in Lyons.

Heavy Snow in BARTON, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-07 11:00:00 to 21-JAN-07 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 6 inches in Great Bend.

Heavy Snow in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-07 11:00:00 to 21-JAN-07 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 7 inches 10 miles southeast of Russell.

Heavy Snow in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-07 11:00:00 to 21-JAN-07 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 7.5 inches in Ellsworth. Additionally, a woman was injured when her vehicle lost control while traveling south on K-14 and struck a fence post.

Heavy Snow in CHASE, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-07 12:00:00 to 21-JAN-07 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 6.4 inches in Cottonwood Falls.

Heavy Snow in RENO, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-07 10:00:00 to 21-JAN-07 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 8 inches in Plevna. Additionally, three individuals were killed and three injured when two vehicles lost control and collided near the intersection of U.S. Highway 50 and Kent Road. Another injury accident occurred in Hutchinson.

Heavy Snow in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-07 11:00:00 to 21-JAN-07 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 8 inches in Windom. Additionally, a woman was injured when the vehicle she was riding in, traveling south on I-135, lost control and struck a fence post and an advertisement sign.

Heavy Snow in MARION, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-07 11:00:00 to 21-JAN-07 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 6 inches in Hillsboro. Additionally, one man was killed and another injured when two vehicles collided on K-15.

Heavy Snow in SALINE, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-07 12:00:00 to 21-JAN-07 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 6.2 inches in Salina. Additionally, a man was injured when he lost control of his vehicle, traveling north on I-135, and struck a utility pole.

Heavy Snow in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-07 11:00:00 to 21-JAN-07 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 6 inches in Lincoln.

Heavy Snow in WILSON, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-07 12:00:00 to 21-JAN-07 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 5 to 6 inches countywide.

Heavy Snow in WOODSON, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-07 12:00:00 to 21-JAN-07 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 5 to 6 inches countywide.

Heavy Snow in ELK, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-07 11:00:00 to 21-JAN-07 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 5 to 6 inches countywide.

Heavy Snow in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-07 09:00:00 to 21-JAN-07 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 8 inches in Norwich. Additionally, two injury accidents occurred, one along Southeast 120 Street and another along U.S. Highway 54.

Heavy Snow in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-07 09:00:00 to 21-JAN-07 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 5 to 7 inches across the county.

Heavy Snow in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-07 12:00:00 to 21-JAN-07 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 6 to 7 inches countywide.

Winter Weather in CHAUTAUQUA, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-07 11:00:00 to 21-JAN-07 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 3 to 5 inches countywide.

Heavy Snow in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-07 11:00:00 to 21-JAN-07 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 5 to 6 inches countywide.

Winter Weather in HARPER, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-07 09:00:00 to 21-JAN-07 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 4 to 5 inches countywide.

Heavy Snow in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-07 09:00:00 to 21-JAN-07 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 7 inches at Conway Springs. Additionally, an injury accident occurred near the 300 block of Argonia Road. Additionally, a carport in Belle Plain collapsed on the owner's vehicle, causing some property damage.

Heavy Snow in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-07 12:00:00 to 21-JAN-07 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 5 to 6 inches across the county.

Heavy Snow in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-07 09:00:00 to 21-JAN-07 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 5 to 8 inches countywide.

Heavy Snow in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-07 12:00:00 to 21-JAN-07 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 5 to 6 inches countywide.

Heavy Snow in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-07 10:00:00 to 21-JAN-07 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 5 to 6 inches across portions of Harvey County.

Heavy Snow in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-07 12:00:00 to 21-JAN-07 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 5 to 6 inches countywide. Additionally, the weight of the snow caused a Coffeyville warehouse roof to collapse, as well as an Independence Masonic Lodge roof.

Heavy Snow in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-07 10:00:00 to 21-JAN-07 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated nearly 7 inches 3 miles southwest of Towanda. Additionally, one person was killed and another injured when two vehicles collided on Haverhill Road near El Dorado.