A double-barreled winter storms affected the Kansas region from the predawn hours on the 23rd through the early morning hours on the 25th. The first piece of energy early on the 23rd brought widespread freezing rain to portions of mainly central Kansas, with ice accumulations reaching one-quarter inch in spots. There was a relative lull in the action for much of the 23rd through early on the 24th, before the second and more powerful piece of energy spread widespread sleet and heavy snow for locations mainly east of Interstate 135. Precipitation started as sleet and freezing rain mixed with snow during the mid morning hours on the 24th. The sleet was heavy at times, accumulating up to 2 inches in spots. The wintry mix gradually changed over to all snow from west to east during the afternoon hours, and persisted into the early morning hours on the 25th. The snow was heavy at times, with accumulations ranging from 4 to 8 inches generally along and east of the flint hills. The heavy snow in concert with strong and gusty north to northwest winds resulted in near blizzard conditions at times. Needless to say, travel conditions were treacherous, with numerous accidents and slide-offs occurring across the area, producing a handful of injuries and two known fatalities. The following counties were included in a disaster emergency declaration: Allen, Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson.

Winter Storm in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 24-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A mixture of snow, sleet and freezing rain during the mid to late morning hours on the 24th changed to all snow during the afternoon hours, and continued into the early morning hours on the 25th. The sleet and snow was heavy at times. Snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 7 inches, highest across northeast portions of the county. The heavy snow in concert with strong and gusty northerly winds resulted in near blizzard conditions at times. A few minor vehicle accidents occurred across the county.

Winter Storm in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 24-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A mixture of snow, sleet and freezing rain during the mid to late morning hours on the 24th changed to all snow during the afternoon hours, and continued into the early morning hours on the 25th. The sleet and snow was heavy at times.  Snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 7 inches across the county. The heavy snow in concert with strong and gusty northerly winds resulted in near blizzard conditions at times. Two weather-related accidents were reported, one a couple miles south of Iola, and another south of Gas. It is unknown whether or not these accidents produced injuries. The cost to clear snow and ice across the county was about $38,000. The Iola Register contributed to this report.

Winter Storm in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 24-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A mixture of snow, sleet and freezing rain during the mid to late morning hours on the 24th changed to all snow during the afternoon hours, and continued into the early morning hours on the 25th. The snow was moderate to heavy at times. Accumulations ranged from 1 to 3 inches across the county, with isolated 4 inch amounts. The snow in concert with strong and gusty northerly winds resulted in near blizzard conditions at times. Numerous accidents occurred, three of which included injuries in the Wichita area. Portions of this report were contributed by the Hutchinson News.

Winter Storm in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 24-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mixture of snow, sleet and freezing rain during the mid to late morning hours on the 24th changed to all snow during the afternoon hours, and continued into the early morning hours on the 25th. The snow was heavy at times. Accumulations ranged from 1 to 6 inches, heaviest across southern and northeast portions of the county. The heavy snow in concert with strong and gusty northerly winds resulted in near blizzard conditions at times.

Ice Storm in BARTON, KANSAS
From 23-DEC-09 01:00:00 to 24-DEC-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain affected the county from the late night into early morning hours on the 23rd. Law enforcement reported one-tenth to one-quarter inch of ice accumulation across the county. Thereafter, patchy freezing drizzle occurred into the morning hours on the 24th, with only light additional ice accumulations.

Winter Storm in CHASE, KANSAS
From 24-DEC-09 11:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A mixture of snow, sleet and freezing rain during the mid to late morning hours on the 24th changed to all snow during the afternoon hours, and continued into the early morning hours on the 25th. The snow was heavy at times. Accumulations ranged from 4 to 6 inches across the county. The heavy snow in concert with strong and gusty northerly winds resulted in near blizzard conditions at times.

Winter Storm in MARION, KANSAS
From 24-DEC-09 11:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A mixture of snow, sleet and freezing rain during the mid to late morning hours on the 24th changed to all snow during the afternoon hours, and continued into the early morning hours on the 25th. The snow was heavy at times. Accumulations ranged from 2 to 4 inches across the county, with isolated 5 to 6 inch amounts across far eastern portions of the county. The heavy snow in concert with strong and gusty northerly winds resulted in near blizzard conditions at times.

Winter Storm in CHAUTAUQUA, KANSAS
From 24-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A mixture of snow, sleet and freezing rain during the mid to late morning hours on the 24th changed to all snow during the afternoon hours, and continued into the early morning hours on the 25th. The sleet and snow was heavy at times. Snow accumulations ranged from 3 to 7 inches, heaviest across the eastern half of the county. The heavy snow in concert with strong and gusty northerly winds resulted in near blizzard conditions at times.

Winter Storm in WOODSON, KANSAS
From 24-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A mixture of snow, sleet and freezing rain during the mid to late morning hours on the 24th changed to all snow during the afternoon hours, and continued into the early morning hours on the 25th. The snow was heavy at times. Accumulations ranged from 5 to 7 inches across the county. The heavy snow in concert with strong and gusty northerly winds resulted in near blizzard conditions at times.

Winter Storm in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 24-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mixture of snow, sleet and freezing rain during the mid to late morning hours on the 24th changed to all snow during the afternoon hours, and continued into the early morning hours on the 25th. The sleet and snow was heavy at times. Snow accumulations ranged from 3 to 6 inches across the county, with isolated 7 inch amounts across southern portions of the county. The heavy snow in concert with strong and gusty northerly winds resulted in near blizzard conditions at times. A few minor vehicle accidents occurred in and around Arkansas City. The Arkansas City Traveler contributed to this report.

Winter Storm in ELK, KANSAS
From 24-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A mixture of snow, sleet and freezing rain during the mid to late morning hours on the 24th changed to all snow during the afternoon hours, and continued into the early morning hours on the 25th. The sleet and snow was heavy at times. Sleet accumulations ranged from 1 to 2 inches, with snow accumulations ranging from 3 to 7 inches, heaviest across the eastern half of the county. The heavy snow in concert with strong and gusty northerly winds resulted in near blizzard conditions at times.

Winter Storm in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 24-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A mixture of snow, sleet and freezing rain during the mid to late morning hours on the 24th changed to all snow during the afternoon hours, and continued into the early morning hours on the 25th. The snow was heavy at times. Accumulations ranged from 3 to 7 inches, heaviest across the eastern half of the county. The heavy snow in concert with strong and gusty northerly winds resulted in near blizzard conditions at times.

Winter Storm in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 24-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A mixture of snow, sleet and freezing rain persisted from the mid morning hours into the afternoon hours on the 24th. The wintry mix eventually changed over to all snow during the afternoon hours, and continued into the early morning hours on the 25th. The sleet and snow was heavy at times. Sleet accumulations reached up to 2 inches, with snow accumulations ranging from 4 to 8 inches, highest across southeast portions of the county. The heavy snow in concert with strong and gusty northerly winds resulted in near blizzard conditions at times. A few minor vehicle accidents were reported. The Parsons Sun contributed to this report.

Winter Storm in WILSON, KANSAS
From 24-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A mixture of snow, sleet and freezing rain during the mid to late morning hours on the 24th changed to all snow during the afternoon hours, and continued into the early morning hours on the 25th. The sleet and snow was heavy at times. Snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 8 inches, lowest across southeastern portions of the county. The heavy snow in concert with strong and gusty northerly winds resulted in near blizzard conditions at times. The cost to clear the snow and ice across the county was a little over $10,000. The Wilson County Citizen contributed to this report.

Strong Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 24-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 26-DEC-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Strong northwest winds lightly damaged the roof of a Hutchinson residence. Some other damage across Hutchinson includes a demolished 10 by 12 foot shed, a downed cable television line and a trash dumpster blown into a vehicle. Report courtesy of the Hutchinson News.

Ice Storm in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 23-DEC-09 01:00:00 to 24-DEC-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain affected the county from the late night into early morning hours on the 23rd. Law enforcement reported up to one-quarter inch of ice accumulation and very slick roads countywide. Thereafter, patchy freezing drizzle occurred into the morning hours on the 24th, with only light additional ice accumulations. Numerous accidents were reported, two of which included injuries. A 42-year-old Hays woman lost control of her vehicle on an icy I-70 west of Russell. The vehicle entered the ditch and rolled. Additionally, a 64-year-old Platte City, Missouri man lost control of his vehicle on an icy I-70 east of Russell. The vehicle entered the ditch and rolled twice. A fatal accident occurred near the Dorrance exit on I-70, when a 39-year-old Houston, Texas man lost control of his vehicle on an icy overpass and overturned. The passenger, a 26-year-old Houston woman, was injured in the accident. Portions of this report were provided by the Salina Journal and Hutchinson News.

Winter Storm in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 24-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A mixture of snow, sleet and freezing rain during the mid to late morning hours on the 24th changed to all snow during the afternoon hours, and continued into the early morning hours on the 25th. The sleet and snow was heavy at times. Sleet accumulations ranged from 1 to 2 inches, with snow accumulations ranging from 3 to 7 inches, heaviest across northwest and southeast portions of the county. The heavy snow in concert with strong and gusty northerly winds resulted in near blizzard conditions at times. The wind was so intense that it toppled a large gas station canopy in Cherryvale. A 72-year-old Independence man apparently fell in the snow outside his home, and died of exposure. Additionally, numerous vehicle accidents occurred. The Independence Daily Reporter and Montgomery County Chronicle contributed to this article.