During the night moderate to heavy snowfall moved north over Northwest Kansas.    Locations in Greeley, Logan, Wallace, and Wichita counties had more than 8 inches of snow before the blizzard began on the morning of the 30th.  During the overnight and early morning hours of the 30th north winds increased as a broad area of heavier snowfall moved up from the southeast.  The strongest wind gusts occurred during the overnight and first few hours of the morning on the 30th.  Some of these gusts blew down tree branches up to 9 inches in diameter.  The highest wind gust reported was 64 MPH near Colby.
The widespread blizzard conditions moved northwest through the day, but only extended as far west as Highway 27.  At the height of the storm blizzard conditions extended to roughly 110 miles wide across Northwest Kansas.  The combined effect of wind gusts of 45-64 MPH along with the heavy, wet snow broke thousands of east-west running power poles.  Some residents did not receive power until almost a week after the blizzard.  Conditions were so inhospitable some counties stopped trying to clear roads until the storm ended.  The National Guard in Thomas County had trouble rescuing stranded motorists due to two of their four vehicles being stuck in the snow because of the extreme driving conditions.  Nearly all roads were closed due to zero visibility or drifts across the road.  Snowfall amounts up to almost 30 inches were reported, with some locations receiving as much as three inches of snow per hour.  Within the broad band of heavy snow thundersnow was also reported.  Due to the very warm ground temperatures the snow melted quickly, causing snowfall measurements to be difficult without considering the effects of blowing snow.  If the ground temperatures had been colder, even higher snowfall amounts would have been reported.  Despite the heavy, wet snow eight to ten foot drifts were reported.  The heavy, wet snow caused the wheat to be flattened on the ground in many of the fields.
The corridor of blizzard conditions narrowed to the west through early afternoon then shifted back east.  This caused counties along and east of Highway 83 to have anywhere from one to five hours of a lull before blizzard conditions returned from the west.  The blizzard exited Northwest Kansas by midnight on the 30th.

Heavy Snow in WICHITA, KANSAS
From 28-APR-17 18:00:00 to 30-APR-17 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts of at least 8 inches were reached on the evening of the 30th, with total snowfall amounts close to 30 inches. The majority of the heavy snow occurred with the blizzard conditions. A federal disaster was declared by President Donald J. Trump.

Heavy Snow in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 28-APR-17 20:00:00 to 30-APR-17 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts of at least 8 inches were reached on the evening of the 30th, with total snowfall amounts close to 30 inches. A federal disaster was declared by President Donald J. Trump.

Heavy Snow in GREELEY, KANSAS
From 28-APR-17 21:00:00 to 30-APR-17 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall amounts of at least 8 inches were reached on the evening of the 30th, with total snowfall amounts close to 30 inches. The majority of the heavy snow occurred with the blizzard conditions. A federal disaster was declared by President Donald J. Trump.

Heavy Snow in WALLACE, KANSAS
From 28-APR-17 22:00:00 to 30-APR-17 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall amounts of at least 8 inches were reached on the evening of the 30th, with total snowfall amounts ranging from 12 to 30 inches from northwest to southeast. The majority of the heavy snow occurred with the blizzard conditions. A federal disaster was declared by President Donald J. Trump.

Blizzard in SHERMAN, KANSAS
From 30-APR-17 03:30:00 to 30-APR-17 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

White-out conditions were observed just north of Goodland.  A peak wind gust of 60 MPH occurred at 525 AM MST.  The blizzard conditions were mainly east of Highway 27.  Snowfall totals were close to 20 inches along the east border of the county, with amounts declining to the west.  During part of the blizzard Goodland lost power. A federal disaster was declared by President Donald J. Trump.

Blizzard in CHEYENNE, KANSAS
From 30-APR-17 04:00:00 to 30-APR-17 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The blizzard conditions were over the east half of the county.  Twenty people had to shelter in place in Bird City.  A day after the storm there were still many power outages across the county.  An estimated 3-4 inches of snow fell over the southeast part of the county and melted quickly. A federal disaster was declared by President Donald J. Trump.

Blizzard in THOMAS, KANSAS
From 30-APR-17 04:00:00 to 30-APR-17 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Visibility of less than 75 feet was reported in Colby.  A peak wind gust of 64 MPH was reported 2 ENE of Colby at 426 AM CST.  The very strong winds and heavy, wet snow split a tree in half in the center of Colby.  The largest limb that broke was eight inches in diameter.  A warming center was opened overnight with occupants then moved to hotels afterwards aided by the Red Cross.  Power outages were reported in Colby, Rexford, and Brewster.  The day after the storm Colby had power again.   The National Guard in Thomas County had two of their four hummers stuck in the snow, causing them to restrict their rescue to stranded motorists who had medical problems. A federal disaster was declared by President Donald J. Trump.

Blizzard in GOVE, KANSAS
From 30-APR-17 05:00:00 to 30-APR-17 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Based on blizzard conditions occurring in Logan and Sheridan counties, blizzard conditions also occurred in Gove County.  Snowfall amounts ranged from 10 to almost 20 inches. A federal disaster was declared by President Donald J. Trump.

Winter Storm in GRAHAM, KANSAS
From 30-APR-17 04:30:00 to 30-APR-17 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several cars were reported off the road.  Sporadic power outages occurred, mainly for the western portions of the county where the higher snowfall amounts were located.  The visibility at Hill City fell to less than a mile almost all the morning, with an hour of quarter mile visibility reported during this time in the falling and blowing snow.  Snowfall amounts ranged from a couple inches in the far east part of the county to almost 20 inches along the western border of the county.  The snowfall amounts quickly increased over the western quarter of the county. A federal disaster was declared by President Donald J. Trump.

Blizzard in WALLACE, KANSAS
From 30-APR-17 05:30:00 to 30-APR-17 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Near zero visibility reported across the county.  The entire county was without power.  Some had receive power the day after the storm, but many were still in the dark.  Many wrecks, slide-offs, and rescues were reported.  Snowfall totals ranged from 8 to 28 inches, with the highest snow amount in Wallace. A federal disaster was declared by President Donald J. Trump.

Blizzard in GREELEY, KANSAS
From 30-APR-17 05:30:00 to 30-APR-17 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Visibility of a block was reported in Horace.  All highways were closed across the county due to poor driving conditions.  KDOT is waiting to clear the roads until conditions improve, and has contacted the National Guard to help.  Motorists were rescued from seven vehicles stranded near Tribune.  Most of the county is without power.  Snowfall amounts close to 30 inches were reported. A federal disaster was declared by President Donald J. Trump.

Blizzard in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 30-APR-17 06:00:00 to 30-APR-17 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Blizzard conditions were reported in the Oakley area, with whiteout conditions reported outside of town.  The very strong winds and heavy, wet snow caused power outages in the county including Oakley.  In Oakley tree branches from two to nine inches in diameter, and one eight inch diameter tree, were blown down from the weight of the snow and the strong winds.  Snowfall reports ranged from 26 inches 6 E of Wallace to 14 inches near the Gove County line. A federal disaster was declared by President Donald J. Trump.

Blizzard in WICHITA, KANSAS
From 30-APR-17 06:00:00 to 30-APR-17 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Blizzard conditions were reported 11 N of Leoti along with no power since 3 AM CST.  Between 20 and 30 inches of snowfall occurred across the county. A federal disaster was declared by President Donald J. Trump.

Blizzard in SHERIDAN, KANSAS
From 30-APR-17 06:00:00 to 30-APR-17 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Visibility down to a block and a half in Selden and less than a quarter mile in Angelus.  Many vehicles slid off or stuck on highway 24 due to drivers trying to circumvent the closed interstate.  Poles/power lines down in Hoxie and 7 W of town.  Power lines also down across CR 7 west of Hoxie.  Repair crews were out during the blizzard trying to restore power.  Power lines were also down across Highway 23, five to six miles south of Hoxie.  During the peak of the storm 150-170 residents had to shelter in place in Hoxie due to no heat.  Snowfall amounts ranged from 10 to around 20 inches across most of the county. A federal disaster was declared by President Donald J. Trump.

Blizzard in NORTON, KANSAS
From 30-APR-17 07:30:00 to 30-APR-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Visibility less than a quarter mile in Norton.  Power outages and very strong winds reported in Norton as well. A federal disaster was declared by President Donald J. Trump.

Blizzard in DECATUR, KANSAS
From 30-APR-17 08:00:00 to 30-APR-17 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Blizzard conditions were reported in Oberlin.  Many power outages were reported across the county due to poles and/or lines blown down.  There were no accidents but many cars were off the road or abandoned.  Up to 20 inches of snowfall occurred across the county, with two measured reports of 13-14 inches.  One over the northeast part of the county and one over the south. A federal disaster was declared by President Donald J. Trump.

Blizzard in RAWLINS, KANSAS
From 30-APR-17 09:30:00 to 30-APR-17 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Atleast three inches of snow per hour were occurring near Herndon.  Near zero visibility was reported near Herndon and near Atwood.  Cedar trees 50 ft. tall 7 NW of Atwood had lost almost all of their branches, with diameters of the limbs ranging from 6-8 inches.  A dead tree standing for 67 years with a diameter of four and a half feet fell over.  Power is out for many across the county, with some still without power the day after the storm.  Four people were rescued from stranded cars, 40 people had to shelter in place in Atwood.  Fifteen inches of snow was reported 8 SSE of Atwood, with potentially a few more inches toward the southeast part of the county.  Snowfall amounts declined to the northwest, with almost no snow reported over the far northwest corner of the county. A federal disaster was declared by President Donald J. Trump.

High Wind in GOVE, KANSAS
From 30-APR-17 03:45:00 to 30-APR-17 03:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Occurred 5 ESE of Gove ahead of the swath of blizzard conditions approaching from the southeast.