A strong upper level storm system approached the plains from the southwest during the day on February 3rd, 2014.  By late evening, snow began to fall over extreme South Central Kansas.  After midnight on February 4th, 2014, snow spread across South Central and Central Kansas, especially along a line from Hutchinson to Salina.   By daybreak on February 4th, 2014,  snow rates increased across South Central Kansas.  Snow persisted throughout the day and into the evening hours resulting in snowfall totals up to nearly a foot in some locations.

Heavy Snow in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 03-FEB-14 04:24:00 to 04-FEB-14 23:54:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four to six inches of snow fell across the county.   The heaviest snow amounts were across the northern portion of the county.   Numerous auto accidents and slide offs were reported.   Blowing and drifting of the snow made county roads almost impassible.

Heavy Snow in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 03-FEB-14 04:24:00 to 04-FEB-14 23:54:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four to six inches of snow fell across the county.  Blowing and drifting of the snow made county roads almost impassible.

Heavy Snow in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 03-FEB-14 15:38:00 to 04-FEB-14 23:54:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four to seven inches of snow fell across he county.  Arkansas City measured 5.5 inches, while Winfield measured 5.3 inches.

Heavy Snow in ELK, KANSAS
From 03-FEB-14 15:38:00 to 04-FEB-14 23:54:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four to six inches of snow fell across the county.  The town of Howard measured 5.3 inches.

Heavy Snow in CHAUTAUQUA, KANSAS
From 03-FEB-14 15:38:00 to 04-FEB-14 23:54:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four to six inches of snow fell across the county.

Heavy Snow in WOODSON, KANSAS
From 03-FEB-14 15:38:00 to 04-FEB-14 23:54:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four to six inches of snow fell across the county.   The town of Toronto measured four inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 03-FEB-14 15:38:00 to 04-FEB-14 23:54:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four to six inches of snow fell across the county.

Heavy Snow in WILSON, KANSAS
From 03-FEB-14 15:38:00 to 04-FEB-14 23:54:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four to six inches of snow fell across the county.

Heavy Snow in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 03-FEB-14 15:38:00 to 04-FEB-14 23:54:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four to six inches of snow fell across the county.

Winter Weather in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 03-FEB-14 15:38:00 to 04-FEB-14 23:54:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One to two inches of snow fell across the county.

Winter Weather in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 03-FEB-14 15:38:00 to 04-FEB-14 23:54:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One to two inches of snow fell across the county.

Heavy Snow in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 03-FEB-14 04:24:00 to 04-FEB-14 23:54:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six to nine inches of snow fell across the county.   Blowing and drifting snow made roadways impassible.  Numerous auto accidents and slide offs occurred along Interstate 70.

Heavy Snow in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 03-FEB-14 04:24:00 to 04-FEB-14 23:54:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six to ten inches fell across the county.   Numerous auto slide offs and accidents occurred along Interstate 70.   Blowing and drifting of the snow made county roads impassible.

Heavy Snow in BARTON, KANSAS
From 03-FEB-14 04:24:00 to 04-FEB-14 23:54:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six to nine and half inches of snow fell across the county.   Blowing and drifting of the snow made county roads impassible.

Heavy Snow in RICE, KANSAS
From 03-FEB-14 04:24:00 to 04-FEB-14 23:54:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six to eight inches of snow fell across the county. Some blowing of drifting of the snow occurred, which made roads difficult to impassible.

Heavy Snow in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 03-FEB-14 04:24:00 to 04-FEB-14 23:54:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 180.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six to eight inches of snow fell across the county, with the higher amounts across the southeast part of the county.   Numerous auto slide offs were reported along Interstate 70.

Heavy Snow in SALINE, KANSAS
From 03-FEB-14 04:24:00 to 04-FEB-14 23:54:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 300.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nine inches to near a foot of snow fell across the county.  The intersection of Interstate 70 and Interstate 135 was closed for a short time due to a jack knifed semi tractor trailer. Numerous other accidents and slide offs were reported across the area including the city of Salina.  Blowing and drifting of the snow made side roads impassible.

Heavy Snow in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 03-FEB-14 04:24:00 to 04-FEB-14 23:54:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six to ten inches of snow fell across the county, with the heaviest snowfall amounts over the southern half of the county.  Blowing and drifting of the snow made county roads impassible.

Heavy Snow in MARION, KANSAS
From 03-FEB-14 04:24:00 to 04-FEB-14 23:54:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Seven inches to near one foot of snow fell across the county.  The blowing and drifting of the snow made county roads impassible.

Heavy Snow in CHASE, KANSAS
From 03-FEB-14 04:24:00 to 04-FEB-14 23:54:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six inches of snow fell across the county.   Blowing and drifting of the snow made county roads impassible.

Heavy Snow in RENO, KANSAS
From 03-FEB-14 04:24:00 to 04-FEB-14 23:54:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 500.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six to twelve inches of snow fell across the county.  In the city of Hutchinson, 11.5 inches of snow fell.   Numerous auto slide offs and accidents were reported.  Blowing and drifting of the snow made county roads impassible.

Heavy Snow in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 03-FEB-14 04:24:00 to 04-FEB-14 23:54:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 250.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six to eight inches of snow fell across the county.  This led to numerous auto accidents and slide offs.  One accident in particular occurred along Interstate 135, just north of Hesston. A two vehicle accident occurred, that killed a Moundridge man, as his pickup lost control and skidded into the oncoming traffic lane and was hit by another pickup coming the other way.  The driver of the other pickup also sustained injuries that were not life threatening.

Heavy Snow in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 03-FEB-14 04:24:00 to 04-FEB-14 23:54:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six to nine inches of snow fell across the county.  Blowing and drifting snow made county roads impassible.  Numerous auto slide offs and accidents occurred.

Heavy Snow in HARPER, KANSAS
From 03-FEB-14 04:24:00 to 04-FEB-14 23:54:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Five to seven inches of snow fell across the county.

Heavy Snow in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 03-FEB-14 04:24:00 to 04-FEB-14 23:54:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 1.00M
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Nine to twelve inches of snow fell across the county, with the highest amounts over the northwest portion of the county.  The city of Wichita, recorded 8.7 inches of snow.  Over a hundred auto accidents were reported in the city of Wichita, with 12 injuries. The high rate of the snow and the extreme cold that dropped temperatures into the single digits, hard packed the snow onto roads, which kept most city streets very slick for an additional 2 to 3 days.

Heavy Snow in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 03-FEB-14 04:24:00 to 04-FEB-14 23:54:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Five to six inches of snow fell across the county, with the highest amounts in the north part of the county.