A deep, intense, cyclone that moved east across primarily Texas that weekend lifted northeast across Northeast Texas and Arkansas. The cyclone spread a wintry mix of freezing rain and sleet across South-Central and Southeast Kansas during the Christmas Weekend. Many areas were coated with 1/4 inch of glaze that no doubt made travel hazardous, if not dangerous. Late in the event, the light freezing rain and sleet changed to light snow with 2-4 inch accumulations resulting.

Winter Storm in MARION, KANSAS
From 26-DEC-15 18:00:00 to 28-DEC-15 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Around 1/4 inch of glaze was reported on all surfaces along with a trace of snow.

Winter Storm in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 27-DEC-15 19:30:00 to 28-DEC-15 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous accidents were reported across the county. It was reported that a handful of which resulted in indirect injuries.  The number of indirect injuries due to the slick roads and vehicle accidents was not reported.

Winter Storm in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 26-DEC-15 18:29:00 to 28-DEC-15 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Broadcast Media

In far southern parts of the county in and around Moundridge, multiple vehicles slid off I-135 and into ditches.

Winter Storm in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 26-DEC-15 21:30:00 to 28-DEC-15 02:45:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Up to 1/4 inch of ice was reported 5 miles east of Murdock. Highway 54 and Kansas Route 14 were icy while other roads and highways were reportedly slick in spots.

Winter Storm in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 26-DEC-15 22:30:00 to 28-DEC-15 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A significant number of accidents were reported on I-135 from Newton south to the Sedgwick County Line.

Winter Storm in HARPER, KANSAS
From 26-DEC-15 21:30:00 to 28-DEC-15 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Light freezing rain that produced 1/2 inch of glaze continued to cause problems with downed power lines and power poles across the county. No doubt there were widespread power outages.

Winter Storm in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-DEC-15 23:29:00 to 28-DEC-15 02:53:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Light glazing figured in a multi-vehicle accident that occurred at the Kellogg/Meridian Intersection in downtown Wichita. There were also reports of numerous accidents along other segments of Kellogg with an unspecified number of minor injuries.

Winter Storm in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 26-DEC-15 23:40:00 to 28-DEC-15 04:30:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Nearly 1/4 inch (0.20 inch) of glaze was reported in Rose Hill.

Winter Storm in CHAUTAUQUA, KANSAS
From 27-DEC-15 10:15:00 to 28-DEC-15 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

The CO-OP observer in Chautauqua measured 1/4 inch of ice from sleet and freezing rain. The observer also reported that there were power outages in Chautauqua, Sedan, and Cedarvale.

Winter Storm in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 27-DEC-15 08:30:00 to 28-DEC-15 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were reports of vehicles that slid off the turnpike across the county.

Winter Storm in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 27-DEC-15 10:54:00 to 28-DEC-15 01:38:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several accidents were reported across the county as well as some power outages. Power outages were reported in Arkansas City between Kansas and Madison Avenues west of B Street that affected around 3,050 customers. Power outages were also reported in Dexter from a downed power line at U.S. Route 160 and 131st Road.

Winter Storm in WOODSON, KANSAS
From 27-DEC-15 17:30:00 to 28-DEC-15 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

All surfaces were ice-covered causing significant travel issues. Power was lost in Yates Center.

Winter Storm in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 27-DEC-15 18:52:00 to 28-DEC-15 15:52:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager measured 1/2 inch of ice from freezing rain and sleet. The extent of damage was unknown.

Winter Storm in WILSON, KANSAS
From 27-DEC-15 17:30:00 to 28-DEC-15 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Fredonia, the dispatcher reported that roads and highways were ice rinks. There was damage to trees of unknown sizes along with reportedly downed power lines. Vehicles slid off roads and highways across the county along with some power outages.

Winter Storm in ELK, KANSAS
From 27-DEC-15 20:45:00 to 28-DEC-15 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

The CO-OP observer located 1 mile north of Grenola measured 1/2 inch of ice. A CO-OP observer located in Howard reported power outages across the county, but especially in Longton, Howard and Moline.