A combination of high winds and high snow fall amounts caused treacherous conditions across much of South Central and portions of Central and Southeast Kansas.

Winter Storm in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 25-FEB-13 08:00:00 to 26-FEB-13 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds combined with heavy snow produced near white out conditions throughout the morning. As the day progressed, light snow continued across the county and continued to make travel hazardous.

Blizzard in HARPER, KANSAS
From 25-FEB-13 08:00:00 to 25-FEB-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Very strong winds combined with heavy snow to produce white out conditions throughout the morning and afternoon. Travel across the area was brought to a stand still.

Winter Storm in RENO, KANSAS
From 25-FEB-13 07:00:00 to 26-FEB-13 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds combined with heavy snow early in the morning caused significant travel problems and near white out conditions when the weather quickly deteriorated into a blizzard. The winds diminished slightly later in the day, but they still caused widespread blowing and drifting snow which only worsened when another batch of moderate snow moved through in the evening and continued for most of the night.

Winter Storm in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 25-FEB-13 07:00:00 to 26-FEB-13 05:30:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong winds combined with heavy snow early in the morning caused significant travel problems and near white out conditions when the weather quickly deteriorated into a blizzard. The winds diminished slightly later in the day, but they still caused widespread blowing and drifting snow which only worsened when another batch of moderate snow moved through in the evening and continued for most of the night.

Winter Storm in HARPER, KANSAS
From 25-FEB-13 07:00:00 to 26-FEB-13 05:30:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds combined with heavy snow early in the morning caused significant travel problems and near white out conditions when the weather quickly deteriorated into a blizzard. The winds slightly diminished later in the day, but they still caused widespread blowing and drifting snow which only worsened when another batch of moderate snow moved through in the evening and continued for most of the night.

Winter Storm in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 25-FEB-13 08:00:00 to 26-FEB-13 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds combined with heavy snow early in the morning caused significant travel problems and near white out conditions when the weather quickly deteriorated into a blizzard. The winds diminished slightly later in the day, but they still caused widespread blowing and drifting snow which only worsened when another batch of moderate snow moved through in the evening and continued for most of the night.

Winter Storm in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 25-FEB-13 08:00:00 to 26-FEB-13 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds combined with heavy snow to produce white out conditions throughout the morning. As the day progressed, light snow continued across the county and continued to make travel hazardous.

Blizzard in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 25-FEB-13 08:00:00 to 25-FEB-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Very strong winds combined with heavy snow to cause white out conditions across the county. Several vehicle accidents or slide offs were being reported throughout the morning.

Blizzard in RENO, KANSAS
From 25-FEB-13 08:00:00 to 25-FEB-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Very strong winds combined with heavy snow to cause white out conditions across Southwest Reno County.

Winter Storm in RICE, KANSAS
From 25-FEB-13 08:00:00 to 26-FEB-13 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds combined with heavy snow to produce white out conditions throughout the morning. As the day progressed, light snow continued across the county and continued to make travel hazardous.

Blizzard in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 25-FEB-13 09:00:00 to 25-FEB-13 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Very strong winds combined with heavy snow to cause white out conditions in Extreme Southwest Sedgwick County. Travel along east/west roads was nearly impossible.

Blizzard in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 25-FEB-13 09:00:00 to 25-FEB-13 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Very strong winds combined with heavy snow to cause white out conditions in Extreme  Northwest Sumner County. Travel along east/west roads was nearly impossible.

Winter Storm in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 25-FEB-13 22:00:00 to 26-FEB-13 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Intermittent light to moderate snow throughout the day accumulated to nearly 7 inches in Extreme Northern Harvey County. The snow combined with elevated wind speeds to produce periods of blowing snow which severely reduced visibilities and made travel very difficult.

Winter Storm in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 25-FEB-13 22:00:00 to 26-FEB-13 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Intermittent light to moderate snow throughout the day accumulated to nearly 7 inches in Extreme Southeast McPherson County. The snow combined with elevated wind speeds to produce periods of blowing snow which severely reduced visibilities and made travel very difficult.

Winter Storm in MARION, KANSAS
From 25-FEB-13 23:00:00 to 26-FEB-13 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Intermittent light to moderate snow throughout the day accumulated to nearly 7 inches in Extreme Southwest Marion County. The snow combined with elevated wind speeds to produce periods of blowing snow which severely reduced visibilities and made travel very difficult.

Winter Storm in CHASE, KANSAS
From 26-FEB-13 02:00:00 to 26-FEB-13 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Intermittent light to moderate snow throughout the day accumulated to 6 inches in Extreme Southern Chase County. The snow combined with elevated wind speeds to produce periods of blowing snow which severely reduced visibilities and made travel very difficult.

Winter Storm in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 26-FEB-13 02:00:00 to 26-FEB-13 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Intermittent light to moderate snow throughout the day accumulated to 6 inches in Extreme Eastern Butler County. The snow combined with elevated wind speeds to produce periods of blowing snow which severely reduced visibilities and made travel very difficult.

Winter Storm in ELK, KANSAS
From 26-FEB-13 02:30:00 to 26-FEB-13 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Intermittent light to moderate snow throughout the day accumulated up to 6 inches in Extreme Northwest Elk County. The snow combined with elevated wind speeds to produce periods of blowing snow that severely reduced visibilities and made travel very difficult.

Winter Storm in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 26-FEB-13 02:00:00 to 26-FEB-13 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Intermittent light to moderate snow throughout the day accumulated to 6 inches in Western Greenwood County. The snow combined with elevated wind speeds to produce periods of blowing snow that severely reduced visibilities and made travel very difficult.

Winter Storm in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 26-FEB-13 02:00:00 to 26-FEB-13 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Intermittent light to moderate snow throughout the day accumulated to 6 inches in Extreme Eastern Butler County. The snow combined with elevated wind speeds to produce periods of blowing snow that severely reduced visibilities and made travel very difficult.

Winter Storm in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 26-FEB-13 04:00:00 to 26-FEB-13 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Intermittent light to moderate snow throughout the evening and overnight accumulated to 6 inches in Extreme Southern Cowley County. The snow combined with elevated wind speeds to produce periods of blowing snow that severely reduced visibilities and made travel very difficult.

Winter Storm in CHAUTAUQUA, KANSAS
From 26-FEB-13 08:00:00 to 26-FEB-13 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Intermittent light to moderate snow throughout the evening and overnight accumulated to 6 inches in Extreme Southern Chautauqua County. The snow combined with elevated wind speeds to produce periods of blowing snow that severely reduced visibilities and made travel very difficult.

Winter Storm in WOODSON, KANSAS
From 26-FEB-13 09:00:00 to 26-FEB-13 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Intermittent light to moderate snow throughout the night and morning accumulated to 6 inches in Extreme Northeast Woodson County. The snow combined with elevated wind speeds to produce periods of blowing snow that severely reduced visibilities and made travel very difficult.

Winter Storm in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 26-FEB-13 08:30:00 to 26-FEB-13 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Intermittent light to moderate snow throughout the night and morning accumulated to 6 inches in Extreme Northeast Neosho County. The snow combined with elevated wind speeds to produce periods of blowing snow that severely reduced visibilities and made travel very difficult.

Winter Storm in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 26-FEB-13 09:00:00 to 26-FEB-13 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Intermittent light to moderate snow throughout the night and morning accumulated to 6 inches across much of the eastern half of the county. The snow combined with elevated wind speeds to produce periods of blowing snow that severely reduced visibilities and made travel very difficult.

Winter Storm in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 25-FEB-13 08:00:00 to 26-FEB-13 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds combined with heavy snow early in the morning caused significant travel problems and near white out conditions when the weather quickly deteriorated into a blizzard. The winds slightly diminished later in the day, but they still caused widespread blowing and drifting snow which only worsened when another batch of moderate snow moved through in the evening and continued for most of the night.