A potent upper level low pressure area across the central Rockies moved east across Kansas and Oklahoma on Tuesday, February 8th. At the same time, frigid Arctic air settled south across the Central Plains.  A rather narrow, but strong corridor of lift developed out ahead of the approaching system early on Tuesday February 8th, resulting in a band of heavy snowfall, oriented west-northwest to east-southeast, across Central Kansas. This resulted in snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour during the late morning and early afternoon on Tuesday. The snow diminished to flurries on Tuesday night, but not before it dumped over a foot of snow across much of Central Kansas and a portion of the Flint Hills.
The strong area of mid-level lift associated with the upper level storm system gradually shifted south across South Central and Southeast Kansas on Tuesday night, February 8th. Since the lift was more transient and did not reside over any one location too long, snowfall totals were not as impressive as across Central Kansas, though still managing to range from 5 to 10 inches across South Central Kansas and Southeast Kansas.

Heavy Snow in SALINE, KANSAS
From 08-FEB-11 10:01:00 to 09-FEB-11 04:05:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Newspaper

Snowfall amounts ranged from 5 to 11 inches across the county, with the heaviest snow amounts to the northeast of Salina.  The snow drifts were over a foot deep in some locations, which led to numerous cars becoming stuck.

Heavy Snow in CHASE, KANSAS
From 08-FEB-11 10:01:00 to 09-FEB-11 08:54:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported 5 to 6 inches of snow fell across the county.

Heavy Snow in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 08-FEB-11 10:01:00 to 09-FEB-11 04:05:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported five to thirteen inches of snowfall across the county. The heaviest snowfall was mainly south of Ellsworth. Snow drifts were over 2 feet in some places, with visibilities less than a half mile, at times, during the heaviest snow.

Heavy Snow in RICE, KANSAS
From 08-FEB-11 10:01:00 to 09-FEB-11 04:05:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Nine to eleven inches of snow fell across the county.  This heavy snow produced numerous slide off accidents and snow drifts of 1 to 2 feet.

Heavy Snow in RENO, KANSAS
From 08-FEB-11 03:39:00 to 09-FEB-11 08:54:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 31.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five to ten inches of snow fell across the county.  The heaviest snowfall occurred to the northeast of Hutchinson.

Heavy Snow in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 08-FEB-11 10:01:00 to 09-FEB-11 04:05:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nine to fifteen inches of snow fell across the county.  The heaviest snowfall occurred in and around McPherson with snow removal crews having a difficult time keeping main thoroughfares open.

Heavy Snow in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 08-FEB-11 03:39:00 to 09-FEB-11 08:54:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Seven to eight inches of snow fell across the county, with the heaviest snow occurring in Kingman and Cunningham.

Heavy Snow in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 08-FEB-11 03:39:00 to 09-FEB-11 08:54:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six to ten inches of snow fell across the county.  The heaviest snowfall amounts occurred in Benton and El Dorado, Kansas.

Heavy Snow in MARION, KANSAS
From 08-FEB-11 10:01:00 to 09-FEB-11 08:54:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six to 12 inches of snow fell across the county, making roads almost impassible during the heaviest snow.  Roads around Marion County Reservoir were closed for a short time due to the heavy snow.

Heavy Snow in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 08-FEB-11 03:39:00 to 09-FEB-11 11:46:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five to nine inches of snow fell across the county, with the heaviest snowfall amounts near Udall and Arkansas City, Kansas.  Several minor accidents occurred due to cars sliding off roadways.

Heavy Snow in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 08-FEB-11 10:01:00 to 09-FEB-11 11:46:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 18.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Six to twelve inches of snow fell across the county, with the heaviest snowfall amounts across the northern half of the county near Madison.  Greenwood county Sheriffs responded to three rollover accidents and three vehicle slide offs.  No injuries were reported with the accidents.

Heavy Snow in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 08-FEB-11 10:01:00 to 09-FEB-11 04:05:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Four to six inches of snow fell across the county with visibilities reduced to around 1 mile during the heaviest snow.

Heavy Snow in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 08-FEB-11 10:01:00 to 09-FEB-11 04:05:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported six inches of snow near Westfall.

Heavy Snow in ELK, KANSAS
From 08-FEB-11 10:01:00 to 09-FEB-11 11:46:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three to six inches of snow fell across the county, with the heaviest snowfall amounts across the northern portions of the county.  Fall River, Kansas reported six inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in CHAUTAUQUA, KANSAS
From 08-FEB-11 10:01:00 to 09-FEB-11 11:46:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Three to six inches of snow fell across the county, with the heaviest snowfall amounts along the Kansas Oklahoma border.

Heavy Snow in WOODSON, KANSAS
From 08-FEB-11 10:01:00 to 09-FEB-11 11:46:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six to eight inches of snow fell across the county, in the second significant snowstorm in less than week to blanket the area.

Heavy Snow in WILSON, KANSAS
From 08-FEB-11 10:01:00 to 09-FEB-11 11:46:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Ten to fourteen inches fell across the county, with the heaviest snowfall amounts across the northern half of the county.  Near whiteout conditions were reported during the heaviest snowfall.

Heavy Snow in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 08-FEB-11 10:01:00 to 09-FEB-11 04:05:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Six inches of snowfall caused numerous trafffic accidents across the county.  Most of the accident were minor in nature or just cars sliding off the roadways.

Winter Weather in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 08-FEB-11 10:01:00 to 09-FEB-11 11:46:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Newspaper

Five inches of snow fell across the county from the second round of snow to fall in less than a week.

Winter Weather in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 08-FEB-11 10:01:00 to 09-FEB-11 11:46:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Newspaper

Three to four inches fo snow fell across the county, blanketing the area with the second round of snow in less than a week.  The combined snowfall from the two storms added up to 16 inches and closed the county courthouse in Oswego, Kansas  for the first time in 28 years.

Heavy Snow in BARTON, KANSAS
From 08-FEB-11 10:01:00 to 09-FEB-11 04:05:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Newspaper

Nine to eleven inches of snow fell across the county. This heavy snow produced numerous slide off accidents and snow drifts of 1 to 2 feet.

Heavy Snow in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 08-FEB-11 03:39:00 to 09-FEB-11 08:54:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Newspaper

Ten to twelve inches of snow fell across the county from the third blast of snow during 2011. Snow was falling at an inch an hour during the heart of the snow.

Heavy Snow in HARPER, KANSAS
From 08-FEB-11 03:39:00 to 09-FEB-11 08:54:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Six inches of snow fell across the county, from the third winter storm to hit the area during 2011.

Heavy Snow in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 08-FEB-11 03:39:00 to 09-FEB-11 08:54:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 65.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Five to six inches of snow fell across the county during the third winter storm of the season.  The heavy snow caused the southbound lanes of the Kansas Turnpike near Wellington, to close for a short time, as two semi tractor trailers collided, spilling soybeans and potatoes all over the roadway.  Another accident just south of Wellington, along the Kansas Turnpike, involved five vehicles, including three semi tractor trailers.  Two people were taken to local hospitals with minor injuries.

Heavy Snow in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 08-FEB-11 03:39:00 to 09-FEB-11 08:54:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 300.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Five to eight inches of snow fell across the county, with 8 inches recorded in the city of Wichita, Kansas.  The heavy snow produced over 200 accidents across the county with 24 minor injuries being reported.  Most of the accidents were cars sliding off the roadways due to excessive speed.

Heavy Snow in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 08-FEB-11 10:01:00 to 09-FEB-11 11:46:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six to eight inches of snow fell across the county, from the second powerful storm to hit the county in less than a week.

Heavy Snow in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 08-FEB-11 10:01:00 to 09-FEB-11 11:46:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Six inches of snow fell across the county, blanketing the area with the second heavy snow to hit the area in less than week.  The Erie, Kansas, COOP observer reported snowfall of 6 inches with a snow depth of 12 inches from the two storms.