An intense late winter/early spring winter storm spread wintry precipitation and heavy snow across much of southeast Kansas from the evening hours of the 19th through the morning hours of the 21st. Accumulations were heaviest generally southeast of the Kansas Turnpike, ranging from 5 to 9 inches. Lighter accumulations ranging from 1 to 4 inches occurred generally northwest of the turnpike. Precipitation started out as a brief period of sleet and freezing rain during the late afternoon and evening hours on the 19th, especially across south-central, east-central and southeast Kansas. Numerous auto accidents occurred across the region due to slick roads, some of which included injuries.

Winter Weather in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 19-MAR-10 12:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 2 to 4 inches across Lincoln County, with 4 inches at Barnard. Numerous traffic accidents occurred county-wide.

Winter Weather in RICE, KANSAS
From 19-MAR-10 14:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

A mixture of sleet with mostly snow accumulated 1 to 2 inches across Rice County. Chase received 1 inch.

Winter Weather in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 19-MAR-10 14:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 1 to 3 inches across Ellsworth County, with 2.5 inches at Ellsworth.

Winter Storm in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 20-MAR-10 00:00:00 to 21-MAR-10 11:31:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 8 inches 5 miles south of Cherryvale. Precipitation began as a brief period of sleet. Slick roads contributed to a handful of accidents across the county, but it remains unknown if injuries were incurred. The Independence Daily Reporter contributed to this report.

Winter Storm in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 20-MAR-10 00:00:00 to 21-MAR-10 11:31:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 7 inches in and around the Iola area. County roads were nearly impassable due to large drifts county-wide. Precipitation began as a brief period of sleet.

Winter Storm in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 20-MAR-10 00:00:00 to 21-MAR-10 11:31:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 6 inches in and around the Erie area. Precipitation began as a brief period of sleet. The slick roads contributed to numerous accidents across the county. Fortunately, none reported injuries. The Chanute Tribune contributed to this report.

Winter Storm in CHAUTAUQUA, KANSAS
From 20-MAR-10 00:00:00 to 21-MAR-10 11:31:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 7 inches in and around the Sedan and Hale areas. Precipitation began as a brief period of sleet.

Winter Storm in WOODSON, KANSAS
From 19-MAR-10 23:00:00 to 21-MAR-10 11:31:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow accumulated 7 to 8 inches across Woodson County, with large drifts county-wide. Precipitation began as a brief period of sleet.

Winter Storm in WILSON, KANSAS
From 20-MAR-10 00:00:00 to 21-MAR-10 11:31:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Snow accumulated 6 inches in and around the Neodesha area. Large drifts were common county-wide. Precipitation began as a brief period of sleet.

Winter Weather in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 19-MAR-10 19:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A mixture of sleet with mostly snow accumulated 1 to 4 inches across Sedgwick County, likely highest across far southeast portions of the county. The Wichita area received 2 to 3 inches. Numerous auto accidents were reported, but only one included an injury (indirect). Both the Hutchinson News and Cheney Times-Sentinel contributed to this report.

Winter Weather in CHASE, KANSAS
From 19-MAR-10 18:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A mixture of sleet with mostly snow accumulated 2 to 4 inches across Chase County, likely highest across the eastern half of the county. Cottonwood Falls received 4 inches.

Winter Storm in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 19-MAR-10 20:00:00 to 21-MAR-10 02:41:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 75.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snow accumulated 6.5 inches in and around Arkansas City. Precipitation began as a brief period of sleet. East-west roads were nearly impassable county-wide due to drifting snow. The slick roads resulted in numerous accidents across the county, including several injury accidents (indirect) along Highway 77. In all, 11 people were injured from the accidents. The Winfield Daily Courier contributed to this report.

Winter Storm in ELK, KANSAS
From 19-MAR-10 23:00:00 to 21-MAR-10 11:31:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow accumulated 7 inches in and around the Longton area. Precipitation began as a brief period of sleet.

Winter Storm in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 19-MAR-10 21:00:00 to 21-MAR-10 02:41:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Snow accumulated 6 to 7 inches across far eastern portions of Greenwood County. Precipitation began as a brief period of sleet.

Winter Weather in HARPER, KANSAS
From 19-MAR-10 17:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

A mixture of sleet with mostly snow accumulated 1 to 2 inches across Harper County. Anthony received 1.5 inches. The highest accumulations were likely across eastern portions of the county.

Winter Weather in MARION, KANSAS
From 19-MAR-10 16:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A mixture of sleet with mostly snow accumulated 1 to 3 inches across Marion County, likely highest across far southern and eastern portions of the county. The community of Marion received 2 inches. Only a few auto accidents were reported, but one included 3 injuries (indirect). The Hutchinson News contributed to this report.

Winter Weather in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 19-MAR-10 17:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

A mixture of sleet with mostly snow accumulated 1 to 4 inches across Harvey County, likely highest across eastern portions of the county. Newton received 3 to 4 inches.

Winter Weather in SALINE, KANSAS
From 19-MAR-10 15:30:00 to 20-MAR-10 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow accumulated 2 to 4 inches across Saline County, with 3.5 inches at Salina.

Winter Storm in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 19-MAR-10 19:00:00 to 21-MAR-10 02:41:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow accumulated 6 inches 7 miles south-southwest of Geuda Springs. Precipitation began as a brief period of sleet.

Winter Storm in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 20-MAR-10 01:00:00 to 21-MAR-10 11:31:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow accumulated 8 inches in and around the Dennis area. Roads were nearly impassable county-wide due to widespread 2 to 3 foot drifts. Precipitation began as a brief period of sleet.

Winter Storm in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 19-MAR-10 19:00:00 to 21-MAR-10 02:41:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow accumulated 6 inches across southern portions of Butler County. Precipitation began as a brief period of sleet.

Winter Weather in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 19-MAR-10 15:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A mixture of sleet with mostly snow accumulated 1 to 2 inches across McPherson County, likely highest across far southeast portions of the county.

Winter Weather in RENO, KANSAS
From 19-MAR-10 17:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 7.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A mixture of sleet with mostly snow accumulated 1 to 2 inches across Reno County. A handful of auto accidents were reported, with 3 known injuries incurred (indirect). The Hutchinson News contributed to this report.

Winter Weather in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 19-MAR-10 12:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Snow accumulated 1 to 3 inches across Russell County.

Winter Weather in BARTON, KANSAS
From 19-MAR-10 12:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Snow accumulated 1 to 2 inches across Barton County. Only a few auto accidents were reported, but one included 2 injuries (indirect). The Hutchinson News contributed to this report.

Winter Weather in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 19-MAR-10 17:00:00 to 20-MAR-10 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

A mixture of sleet with mostly snow accumulated between a trace and 1 inch across Kingman County. Norwich received 1 inch.