A blizzard swept through most of Central Kansas on the 25th from early in the morning until mid-afternoon. A strong upper-level shortwave that surged from the Central Rockies into the Great Plains induced rapid surface cyclogenesis across Southern Kansas. As the strengthening low pressure moved across Southeast Kansas, strong north winds sustained around 40 mph with gusts around 55 mph, combined with heavy snow to cause widespread visibilities around 1/4 mile.

Blizzard in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 25-NOV-18 03:25:00 to 25-NOV-18 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

At 455 AM CST, the Russell Airport ASOS measured sustained speeds of 40 mph with 58 mph gusts. The ASOS also reported heavy snow that, along with the strong winds, reduced visibilities to 1/4 mile. The Russell ASOS stopped reporting around 6 AM CST. In addition, at 400 AM CST, KSN Channel 3 relayed a report of power poles that were snapped that caused power outages in Russell. At 814 AM CST, I-70 was closed from Wakeeney to Russell. At 851 AM CST, a spotter estimated 3 to 4 inches of snow 7 miles SSE of Paradise. The spotter also reported that power was flickering.

Winter Storm in RENO, KANSAS
From 25-NOV-18 06:52:00 to 25-NOV-18 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfalls from 1 to 4 inches combined with 50-60 knot gusts to cause severe visibility restrictions across most of the county. At 1222 PM CST, the Hutchinson Airport ASOS measured a 50 knot gust.

Blizzard in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 25-NOV-18 04:25:00 to 25-NOV-18 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The KDOT web-cam located on I-70 at Mile Post 229 4 miles SSW of Westfall that overlooked Lincoln Hill displayed a whiteout in progress. Nearby reports and observations confirmed that a blizzard was in progress.

Blizzard in RICE, KANSAS
From 25-NOV-18 06:55:00 to 25-NOV-18 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A blizzard was reported at Geneseo where heavy snow and high winds reduced visibilities to around 1/4 mile at 727 AM CST.

Blizzard in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 25-NOV-18 06:25:00 to 25-NOV-18 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

At 854 AM CST, on I-70, at Mile Post 206, heavy snow and high winds reduced visibilities to 1/4 mile. At 859 AM CST, a video was received, via social media, of a whiteout occurring on Highway 40 in Ellsworth. The time of the blizzard's onset is an estimate based on nearby reports just to the northwest of Ellsworth County.

Winter Storm in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 25-NOV-18 07:14:00 to 25-NOV-18 17:09:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Although only minor accumulations were reported at this time, high winds combined with the snow to restrict visibilities to 1/4 mile and cause power to flicker. At 1004 AM CST, the public reported, via Facebook, winds estimated around 50 knots combined with heavy snow to cause a whiteout in Norwich.

High Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 25-NOV-18 07:03:00 to 25-NOV-18 07:04:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The 50-knot gust was measured by the Eisenhower Airport ASOS.

Blizzard in BARTON, KANSAS
From 25-NOV-18 04:35:00 to 25-NOV-18 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A blizzard was confirmed at Great Bend Airport when, at 833 AM CST, the ASOS reported heavy snow and gusts that were measured at 40 knots to cause 1/4 mile visibilities. At 1031 AM CST, the Emergency Manager estimated 6 inches in Hoisington.

Blizzard in SALINE, KANSAS
From 25-NOV-18 06:30:00 to 25-NOV-18 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

At 810 AM CST, the Salina Airport ASOS measured gusts at exactly 50 knots 2 miles WSW of Salina. The high winds combined with heavy snow to cause 1/8 to 1/4 mile visibilities. At 900 AM CST, the Salina Airport measured a second gust at exactly 50 knots that combined with heavy snow to reduce visibilities to 1/8 mile. At 906 AM CST, a spotter 1 mile west of Salina estimated 3 to 4 inches of snow with heavy snow continuing. The heavy snow combined with high winds to reduce visibilities to a few hundred feet. At 909 AM CST, the Kansas Highway Patrol reported that I-70 was closed in both directions near and around Salina with multiple accidents west of Salina. At 951 AM CST, the Emergency Manager also reported some downed power lines in Salina. Parts of Saline County received 4 to 6 inch accumulations with drifts up to 2 feet. At 1057 AM CST, the Salina Airport ASOS measured a 54-knot gust. At 142 PM CST, the public measured a total of 6 inches on I-70 at Exit 244 6 ESE of Glendale along with drifts of unspecified depths.

Blizzard in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 25-NOV-18 07:00:00 to 25-NOV-18 17:09:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

At 757 AM CST, the McPherson Airport AWOS reported heavy snow and measured 39 knot gusts (45 mph) that restricted visibilities to 1/4 mile. At 944 AM CST, the public reported blowing snow restricting visibilities to around 100 yards. At 1018 AM CST, the public reported, via Twitter, that heavy snow and blowing snow were nearly causing a whiteout in McPherson.

Winter Storm in CHASE, KANSAS
From 25-NOV-18 07:30:00 to 25-NOV-18 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An MPing report was received of blowing snow that caused severe visibility restrictions.

High Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 25-NOV-18 08:29:00 to 25-NOV-18 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Shingles were blown off one house along with small broken tree limbs.

High Wind in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 25-NOV-18 13:10:00 to 25-NOV-18 13:11:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

In Iola, a 12-inch diameter limb was blown down.

Winter Storm in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 25-NOV-18 07:30:00 to 25-NOV-18 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Areas of heavy snow combined with 50-61 knot winds to cause localized whiteouts in Central Sedgwick County. At 1001 AM CST, an off-duty NWS employee reported a near whiteout just east of Clearwater. At 1119 PM CST, a 53-knot gust was measured by the Eisenhower Airport ASOS. At 1208 PM CST, the Eisenhower Airport ASOS measured a 53-knot gust that combined with moderate snow to briefly restrict visibilities to 1/4 mile. At 234 PM CST, a gust estimated at 61 knots (70 mph) downed a large limb 2 miles WSW of West Wichita on Maize Rd. just north of Kellogg.

Winter Storm in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 25-NOV-18 07:15:00 to 25-NOV-18 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

At 217 PM CST, a near whiteout was reported along Highway 50 4 miles east of Newton.

Blizzard in MARION, KANSAS
From 25-NOV-18 07:10:00 to 25-NOV-18 17:09:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

At 955 AM CST, deputies reported near zero visibilities due to heavy snow and high winds in Tampa. At 1010 AM CST, although there had only minor accumulations at the time, high winds were causing a whiteout 2 miles NW of Goessel. At 1051 AM CST, law enforcement estimated around 3 inches of snow with sustained winds estimated at 35 mph.