A winter storm affected the region from the late afternoon hours on the 28th through the late evening hours on the 29th. Precipitation type was predominately snow. Snowfall amounts ranged from 4 to 8 inches for most locations, with pockets of 1 to 3 inch amounts, especially across south-central Kansas. Portions of central Kansas received the lowest totals, averaging only 1 to 2 inches in spots. Stout northerly winds produced areas of blowing and drifting snow. Numerous school districts canceled classes and activities for the 29th. Fortunately, no injury accidents were reported throughout the event, although a handful of relatively minor non-injury auto accidents did occur across the area.

Heavy Snow in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 28-JAN-10 21:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 7 inches across southeast portions of the county, to 2 to 5 inches elsewhere across the county. The lowest amounts were found across northern portions of the county.

Heavy Snow in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 28-JAN-10 16:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 7 inches across northwest portions of the county, to 2 to 5 inches across southeast portions of the county.

Heavy Snow in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 28-JAN-10 16:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 8 inches across the northern half of the county, to 2 to 5 inches across the southern half of the county. The lowest amounts occurred over southwest portions of the county.

Heavy Snow in CHASE, KANSAS
From 28-JAN-10 19:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 7 inches countywide, highest across southwest portions of the county.

Heavy Snow in RENO, KANSAS
From 28-JAN-10 16:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow accumulations ranged from 6 to 8 inches countywide. No major auto accidents were reported, only a few slide-offs. Information courtesy of the Hutchinson News.

Heavy Snow in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 28-JAN-10 16:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 8 inches countywide, highest across southern, southwest and far northeast portions of the county.

Heavy Snow in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 28-JAN-10 17:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 4 inches across southern portions of the county, to 5 to 6 inches across northern portions of the county.

Heavy Snow in RICE, KANSAS
From 28-JAN-10 17:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow accumulations ranged from 6 to 8 inches across southern portions of the county, to 3 to 5 inches across northern portions of the county. Eight inches was reported in Sterling.

Heavy Snow in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 28-JAN-10 17:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 7 inches countywide, highest across western portions of the county.

Heavy Snow in MARION, KANSAS
From 28-JAN-10 18:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 7 inches countywide.

Heavy Snow in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 29-JAN-10 00:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 6 inches across the the county. Both Independence and Coffeyville reported 6 inches.

Heavy Snow in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 28-JAN-10 17:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 6 inches across the the county. A few minor auto accidents occurred, but nothing major. Information courtesy of the Humboldt Union.

Heavy Snow in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 28-JAN-10 21:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 6 inches countywide. Report courtesy of Kansas Department of Transportation.

Heavy Snow in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 28-JAN-10 21:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 7 inches across the county, with isolated 8 inch amounts. However, accumulations across far northern and eastern portions of the county ranged from 3 to 5 inches. Four non-injury accidents were reported in Arkansas City. Information courtesy of the Arkansas City Traveler.

Heavy Snow in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 28-JAN-10 18:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 7 inches across the the county.

Heavy Snow in ELK, KANSAS
From 28-JAN-10 21:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 6 inches across the the county, with isolated 7 inch amounts across far eastern portions of the county.

Winter Weather in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 28-JAN-10 21:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulations ranged from 1 to 3 inches countywide, highest across southern portions of the county.

Heavy Snow in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 29-JAN-10 00:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 7 inches across the the county.

Winter Weather in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 28-JAN-10 21:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulations ranged from one-half inch to 2 inches countywide, highest across southern portions of the county.

Winter Weather in HARPER, KANSAS
From 28-JAN-10 21:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulations were around 3 to 4 inches countywide.

Heavy Snow in CHAUTAUQUA, KANSAS
From 28-JAN-10 21:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 6 inches across the the county, highest across the northeast quarter of the county.

Heavy Snow in WOODSON, KANSAS
From 28-JAN-10 17:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 6 inches across the the county. Six inches was measured at both Toronto and Yates Center.

Heavy Snow in WILSON, KANSAS
From 28-JAN-10 20:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 7 inches countywide. Fredonia reported 7 inches.

Winter Weather in BARTON, KANSAS
From 28-JAN-10 17:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulations ranged from 1 to 3 inches across northern portions of the county, with up to 5 inches across southern portions of the county.

Winter Weather in SALINE, KANSAS
From 28-JAN-10 21:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulations ranged from less than one inch across northern portions of the county, to 2 inches across southern portions of the county.

Winter Weather in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 28-JAN-10 20:00:00 to 29-JAN-10 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulations ranged from 1 to 3 inches countywide, highest across southern portions of the county.