A fast moving storm system tracked southeast across the Central Plains producing a swath of 3 to 6 inches of snow along with strong northwest winds.  The very dry nature of the snow combined with strong northwest winds to produce near zero visibilities on area roadways during the evening hours of January 6th.  The area already had a powdery snowpack of 6 to 12 inches which also served to enhance the blowing and drifting of snow.

Winter Storm in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 06-JAN-10 12:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observer estimates 5.1 inches of new snow since around noon.  Strong northwest winds are now producing blowing and drifting of snow. Some drifts are near 4 feet deep.

Winter Storm in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 06-JAN-10 12:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter estimates 4.5 inches of new snow.  The snow is now blowing and drifting with near zero visibility.

Winter Storm in BROWN, KANSAS
From 06-JAN-10 11:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four inches of new snow estimated six miles northeast of Hiawatha. Severe blowing and drifting reported. State Road 290 north of Hiawatha was drifted shut and closed due to severe drifting snow. The combination of drifting and strong winds are creating near blizzard conditions.

Winter Storm in JACKSON, KANSAS
From 06-JAN-10 12:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

New snow estimated to be 3 to 4 inches at Whiting.  Severe blowing and drifting also reported and visibilities are near zero.  Near blizzard conditions are reported.

Winter Storm in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 06-JAN-10 12:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reports between 4 and 5 inches of new snow has fallen across the county.  Around 4.5 inches is estimated at Oskaloosa.  Severe blowing and drifting snow also occurring with near blizzard conditions in place throughout the county.

Winter Storm in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 06-JAN-10 15:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Between 4 and 5 inches of new snow estimated in Lawrence, Kansas.  Zero visibilities reported along the Kansas Turnpike due to the falling snow along with the strong northwest winds.  Severe drifting of snow also reported with drifts of 2 to 4 feet high reported on west to east roadways.

Winter Storm in MARSHALL, KANSAS
From 06-JAN-10 12:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reports 3 inches of new snow along with significant drifting due to strong northwest winds.  Some state roads in the county have been drifted shut and are closed until the winds subside.  Visibility is near zero outside of Marysville due to the strong winds and powdery nature of the snow.

Winter Storm in NEMAHA, KANSAS
From 06-JAN-10 12:00:00 to 07-JAN-10 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four inches of snow estimated five miles northeast of Soldier, Kansas. Severe blowing and drifting of snow.  Visibilities are near zero across the county.