A slow moving storm system produced 6 to 12 inches of heavy wet snow across parts of Northeast Kansas.  The heaviest snow and greatest impact occurred along and north of a Concordia to Hiawatha line where numerous power outages due to downed power lines were reported.  Very little in the way of snowfall accumulation occurred south of this line since air temperatures were in the lower to middle 30s and the significant accumulation occurred in areas of heavy precipitation while other areas that received snow saw it melt as it fell.  Damage estimates of 1.6 million dollars included damage to power poles across Washington, Marshall, Republic and Cloud counties with the worst damage across Washington and Marshall Counties.

Heavy Snow in NEMAHA, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-09 05:00:00 to 16-NOV-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Seven inches of heavy wet snow reported in Baileyville.

Heavy Snow in MARSHALL, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-09 04:00:00 to 16-NOV-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Seven inches of heavy wet snow measured in Beattie.

Heavy Snow in BROWN, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-09 04:00:00 to 16-NOV-09 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Seven inches of heavy wet snow estimated on the ground in Morrill.

Heavy Snow in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-09 04:00:00 to 16-NOV-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 1.60M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy wet snow measured at 12 inches four miles southeast of Morrowville in Washington County.  Residents are without power and one mile of power poles are reported to be snapped from the weight of snow on lines.  Damage estimate of 1.6 million is for combined county total including Washington, Marshall, Republic and Cloud counties.

Heavy Snow in BROWN, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-09 04:00:00 to 16-NOV-09 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six inches of snow measured three miles southwest of Fairview.

Heavy Snow in MARSHALL, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-09 04:00:00 to 16-NOV-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter measured 6 inches of heavy wet snow  3 miles west of Oketo.  Power outages also reported across the area.

Heavy Snow in MARSHALL, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-09 04:00:00 to 16-NOV-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 1.60M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Estimated 7 inches of heavy wet snow reported 6 miles east of Marysville.  Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative  stated at around 750 power poles were snapped due to downed lines in Republic, Washington and Marshall Counties. The 1.6 million dollar damage estimate is for all counties combined.

Heavy Snow in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-09 03:00:00 to 16-NOV-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy wet snow estimated at 8 inches reported in Haddam in Washington County.  Some power outages also reported in Haddam.

Heavy Snow in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 16-NOV-09 03:46:00 to 16-NOV-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 1.60M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eight inches of heavy wet snow measured.  Power outages have been reported around the county.  Emergency Management reported that numerous power lines have been taken down due to tree branches falling on power lines.  This in turn damaged power poles which totaled around 1.6 million dollars in damage between Washington and Marshall Counties.