A closed upper level low lifted northeast across the 4-corners region and deepened as it crossed into western Kansas. An attendant cold front pushed into west-central and extreme southwest Kansas as deep low-level moisture continued to advect into the region. Rain showers began on the evening of the 26th, and transitioned to snow behind the front with strong northwest winds. Blizzard conditions were reported throughout the region, leaving roads closed and motorists stranded.  Snowfall in excess of 10 inches was widespread from near Elkhart, through Lakin and Garden City and up to near Scott City and Dighton.  There were several reports of 12 inches.  Snow drifts were over six feet at many locations.

Blizzard in HAMILTON, KANSAS
From 27-DEC-18 02:29:00 to 27-DEC-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.

Blizzard in STANTON, KANSAS
From 27-DEC-18 02:29:00 to 27-DEC-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.  Cars were off the road and power lines were blown down.

Blizzard in GRANT, KANSAS
From 27-DEC-18 02:29:00 to 27-DEC-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.  Visibility was limited to 100 feet.

Blizzard in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 27-DEC-18 02:29:00 to 27-DEC-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.  Visibility was limited to 400 feet.

Blizzard in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 27-DEC-18 02:29:00 to 27-DEC-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.  Whiteout conditions were reported.

Blizzard in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 27-DEC-18 02:29:00 to 27-DEC-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.  Whiteout conditions were reported.

Blizzard in FORD, KANSAS
From 27-DEC-18 02:29:00 to 27-DEC-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.  Whiteout conditions were reported.

Blizzard in TREGO, KANSAS
From 27-DEC-18 02:29:00 to 27-DEC-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.  Whiteout conditions were reported.

Blizzard in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 27-DEC-18 02:29:00 to 27-DEC-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.  Whiteout conditions were reported.

Blizzard in MORTON, KANSAS
From 27-DEC-18 02:29:00 to 27-DEC-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow across the county.  Whiteout conditions were reported.

Blizzard in STEVENS, KANSAS
From 27-DEC-18 02:29:00 to 27-DEC-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow across the northwest part of the county.  Whiteout conditions were reported.