A historic winter storm impacted a wide swath of the central and eastern United
States on Tuesday, February 1st into Wednesday, February 2nd. This was one of the
strongest blizzards ever to impact the region.
Snowfall of from 9 to 12 inches, was common across extreme eastern Kansas. In
addition to the heavy snow, this event also brought very rare blizzard conditions to
the region. Strong northwest winds frequently gusted between 35 and 45 mph across
the region, reducing visibilities to near zero at times in white out conditions, and
drifting snow 3 to 4 feet deep in many areas. Traffic came to a grinding halt, and
some schools were closed several days.

Blizzard in ATCHISON, KANSAS
From 01-FEB-11 14:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of up to 9 inches, measured in Atchison. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, and the very low visibilities.

Blizzard in JOHNSON, KANSAS
From 01-FEB-11 11:30:00 to 01-FEB-11 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of 10 inches, measured in Overland Park. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, and the very low visibilities.

Blizzard in LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS
From 01-FEB-11 13:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of 12.4 inches, measured in Leavenworth. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, and the very low visibilities.

Blizzard in MIAMI, KANSAS
From 01-FEB-11 11:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of up to 9 inches, measured in Osawatomie. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, and the very low visibilities.

Blizzard in DONIPHAN, KANSAS
From 01-FEB-11 14:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of 6 to 8 inches. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, and the very low visibilities.

Blizzard in LINN, KANSAS
From 01-FEB-11 10:30:00 to 01-FEB-11 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of up to 11 inches, measured in Mound City. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, and the very low visibilities.

Blizzard in WYANDOTTE, KANSAS
From 01-FEB-11 12:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard conditions were observed across the county, with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph, visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile, and heavy snow of up to one foot. Travel was nearly impossible, with the blowing and drifting snow, and the very low visibilities.