A compact storm system moved slowly across Kansas and dumped 5-8 inches of snow across parts of north central and central Kansas beginning after sunset of the 20th and continuing into the morning hours of January 21st.  Impacts were limited to travel since winds were generally under 15 mph.  Periods of light freezing drizzle were also observed with this system across the area although amounts were very light and only impacted untreated roadways.

Winter Storm in GEARY, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-16 20:00:00 to 21-JAN-16 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Observers reported 5 to 6 inches of snow across the county early Thursday morning from the storm.  Between 5 and 6 inches of snow was reported in Junction City at 10am on the 21st.

Winter Storm in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-16 20:00:00 to 21-JAN-16 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Observers reported 5 to 6 inches of snow across the county early Thursday morning from the storm.  Between 5 and 6 inches of snow was reported in 4ENE of Ada at 7am on the 21st.

Winter Storm in REPUBLIC, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-16 21:00:00 to 21-JAN-16 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP observer reported 6 inches of snow in Courtland.  Public reports estimated anywhere from 5 to 7 inches across the county.

Winter Storm in RILEY, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-16 21:00:00 to 21-JAN-16 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Measurements and estimates of 6 to 8 inches of snow were received across Riley county. 7 inches was measured by the EM near Randolph on Thursday morning Jan 21st.

Winter Storm in MARSHALL, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-16 20:00:00 to 21-JAN-16 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported 5-6 inches of snow in Marysville early Thursday morning.  The southwest half of Marshall county received 5-7 inches of snow from this storm.

Winter Storm in CLAY, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-16 20:00:00 to 21-JAN-16 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observers reported 5 to 8 inches of snow across the county early Thursday morning from the storm.

Winter Storm in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-16 20:00:00 to 21-JAN-16 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observers reported 5 to 8 inches of snow across the county early Thursday morning from the storm.  Had an observation of 6 in Concordia just after midnight on the 21st.

Winter Storm in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-16 21:00:00 to 21-JAN-16 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The heaviest snow appears to have fallen across Washington county where 6 to 9 inches was reported. 8 inches was reported 5 SW of Washington and 6.3 was measured by COOP in Clifton near the Washington and Clay county line.

Winter Storm in POTTAWATOMIE, KANSAS
From 20-JAN-16 21:00:00 to 21-JAN-16 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Measurements and estimates of 4 to 8 inches of snow were received across Pottawatomie county.  The heaviest snow occurred across the northwest half of the county.  6 inches was measured by COOP in Blaine in the northern parts of the county.