A powerful winter storm system moved across Northwest Kansas during the afternoon from west to east.  Not long after the snow starting the high winds developed, causing the visibility to be near zero at times. Two waves of snow moved through, the first lasted into the early evening. The second wave mostly remained in East Central Colorado, but did extend into Northwest Kansas during the early evening as it weakened.  After the snow had ended the high winds continued into the following day. The peak wind gust was 85 MPH measured at Weskan.

Blizzard in CHEYENNE, KANSAS
From 13-MAR-19 15:45:00 to 13-MAR-19 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Near zero visibility was reported across the county.

Blizzard in SHERMAN, KANSAS
From 13-MAR-19 15:00:00 to 13-MAR-19 20:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Near zero visibility was reported across the county.

Winter Weather in WALLACE, KANSAS
From 13-MAR-19 16:00:00 to 13-MAR-19 17:45:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Near zero visibility was reported in Sharon Springs.  However the blizzard-like conditions lasted for less than three hours.

High Wind in CHEYENNE, KANSAS
From 13-MAR-19 16:30:00 to 14-MAR-19 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Due to high winds occurring in surrounding counties, high winds also occurred in Cheyenne County.

High Wind in SHERMAN, KANSAS
From 13-MAR-19 15:45:00 to 14-MAR-19 13:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in WALLACE, KANSAS
From 13-MAR-19 16:00:00 to 14-MAR-19 12:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 74.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This wind gust was measured in Weskan.

High Wind in GREELEY, KANSAS
From 13-MAR-19 16:00:00 to 14-MAR-19 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Law enforcement reported a semi was blown over four miles west of Horace at the intersection of Highway 96 and CR 5.  Do not know if the semi was loaded.

High Wind in RAWLINS, KANSAS
From 13-MAR-19 19:00:00 to 14-MAR-19 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The wind gust was measured north of Ludell.

High Wind in THOMAS, KANSAS
From 13-MAR-19 19:00:00 to 14-MAR-19 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The wind report was measured near Gem.

High Wind in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 13-MAR-19 19:30:00 to 14-MAR-19 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in WICHITA, KANSAS
From 13-MAR-19 19:00:00 to 14-MAR-19 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The wind report was measured in Leoti.

High Wind in DECATUR, KANSAS
From 13-MAR-19 19:45:00 to 14-MAR-19 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in SHERIDAN, KANSAS
From 13-MAR-19 19:30:00 to 14-MAR-19 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The wind report was measured near Selden.

High Wind in GOVE, KANSAS
From 13-MAR-19 19:45:00 to 14-MAR-19 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The wind report was measured near Grinnell.

High Wind in NORTON, KANSAS
From 13-MAR-19 19:45:00 to 14-MAR-19 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in GRAHAM, KANSAS
From 13-MAR-19 19:45:00 to 14-MAR-19 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS