On March 9th, a cyclone developed over Colorado and moved southeast into Southwest Kansas during the evening hours. This cyclone produced two broad bands of snow that moved over Northwest Kansas, creating snow accumulations ranging from 3.5 to 13 inches across the area through the morning hours on the 10th. Counties south of Interstate 70 received the heaviest accumulations of 5 to 13. During the morning hours of the 9th, two large areas of light snow developed. One near the Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska state lines generally impacted the counties of Cheyenne, Rawlins, and Sherman counties before developing into a moderate snow band that moved south of the interstate during the afternoon. The other large area developed generally along and east of U.S. Highway 83 in Decatur, Norton, Sheridan, Graham, and Gove counties before moving east of the area. During the event snowfall rate along with NE winds with peak gusts of 25 to 30 mph created blowing snow conditions that caused reduced visibilities as low as one mile at times. Multiple slide offs and accidents also occurred due to the hazardous road conditions.

Heavy Snow in GREELEY, KANSAS
From 09-MAR-22 19:30:00 to 10-MAR-22 06:45:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A strong low pressure system produced light snow as well as a band of moderate snowfall that moved over Greeley County over a span of several hours. Snow accumulations across the county ranged from 5.5 to 8 inches, with the heaviest snow accumulations observed in Tribune, Kansas.  Key impacts:  snow packed roads, slide offs.

Heavy Snow in WICHITA, KANSAS
From 09-MAR-22 20:30:00 to 10-MAR-22 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A strong low pressure system produced light snow as well as a band of moderate snowfall that moved over Wichita County over a span of several hours. Snow accumulations across the county ranged from 0.7 to 12 inches, with the heaviest snow accumulations observed near the Wallace-Greeley-Wichita county line. Widespread 5 to 10 inches were observed in and around the city of Leoti, Kansas.  Key impacts:  snow packed roads, slide offs.

Heavy Snow in SHERMAN, KANSAS
From 09-MAR-22 08:00:00 to 10-MAR-22 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong low pressure system produced light snow as well as two broad bands of moderate snowfall that moved over Sherman County. Snow accumulations across the county ranged from 4.8 to 7 inches, with the heaviest snow accumulations observed in Goodland, Kansas. A few snow reports from the evening hours on the 9th also mention localized blowing snow with visibilities reduced to around one mile due to northeast winds gusting up to 25 mph and the moderate snowfall rate.  Key impacts:  snow packed roads, slide offs.

Heavy Snow in CHEYENNE, KANSAS
From 09-MAR-22 08:15:00 to 10-MAR-22 04:30:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

A strong low pressure system produced light snow as well as two bands of moderate snowfall that moved over Cheyenne County. Snow accumulations across the county ranged from 3.5 to 7 inches, with the heaviest snow accumulations observed south of Wheeler, Kansas along the Cheyenne and Sherman county line. A few snow reports from the evening hours on the 9th also mention localized blowing snow due to northeast winds gusting up to 25 mph and the moderate snowfall rate.  Key impacts:  snow packed roads, slide offs.

Heavy Snow in RAWLINS, KANSAS
From 09-MAR-22 09:30:00 to 10-MAR-22 04:45:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

A strong low pressure system produced light snow as well as two bands of moderate snowfall that moved over Rawlins County. Snow accumulations across the county ranged from 4 to 6.3 inches, with the heaviest snow accumulations observed near the town of Blakeman, Kansas.  Key impacts:  snow packed roads, slide offs.

Heavy Snow in DECATUR, KANSAS
From 09-MAR-22 10:00:00 to 10-MAR-22 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A strong low pressure system produced light snow as well as a band of moderate snowfall that moved over Decatur County. Snow accumulations across the county ranged from 3.5 to 6 inches, with the heaviest snow accumulations observed near Oberlin, Kansas.  Key impacts:  snow packed roads, slide offs.

Heavy Snow in NORTON, KANSAS
From 09-MAR-22 10:30:00 to 10-MAR-22 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A strong low pressure system produced light snow as well as a band of moderate snowfall that moved over Norton County late in the afternoon to mid evening hours on the 9th. Snow accumulations across the county ranged from 3.2 to 6 inches, with the heaviest snow accumulations observed in the city of Norton, Kansas.  Key impacts:  snow packed roads, slide offs.

Heavy Snow in SHERIDAN, KANSAS
From 09-MAR-22 10:45:00 to 10-MAR-22 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

A strong low pressure system produced light snow as well as a band of moderate snowfall that moved over Sheridan County. Snow accumulations across the county ranged from 6 to 9.7 inches, with the heaviest snow accumulations observed near the town of Angelus, Kansas. Majority of the heavy snow occurred in the southern half of the county. A few snow reports from the evening hours on the 9th also mention localized blowing snow with near white out conditions due to northeast winds gusting up to 26 mph and the moderate snowfall rate.  Key impacts:  snow packed roads, slide offs.

Heavy Snow in GRAHAM, KANSAS
From 09-MAR-22 11:00:00 to 10-MAR-22 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A strong low pressure system produced light snow as well as a band of moderate snowfall that moved over Graham County. Snow accumulations across the county ranged from 6 to 11 inches, with the heaviest snow accumulations observed in Hill City, Kansas. Heaviest snow accumulations occurred from Hill City south while the northern half of the county saw amounts of 6 to 8 inches. With the heavy snow accumulation, several vehicle slide-offs occurred on roads across the county.  Key impacts:  snow packed roads, slide offs.

Heavy Snow in GOVE, KANSAS
From 09-MAR-22 11:15:00 to 10-MAR-22 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A strong low pressure system produced light snow as well as a band of moderate snowfall that moved over Gove County for several hours on the evening of the 9th. Snow accumulations across the county ranged from 8 to 13 inches, with the heaviest snow accumulations observed near Quinter, Kansas. Most of the heavy snow fell along Interstate 70. With the heavy accumulations, numerous vehicle slide-offs and accidents were reported across the county.  Key impacts:  snow packed roads, slide offs.

Heavy Snow in THOMAS, KANSAS
From 09-MAR-22 13:00:00 to 10-MAR-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A strong low pressure system produced light snow as well as a band of moderate snowfall that moved over Thomas County. Snow accumulations across the county ranged from 4 to 8 inches, with the heaviest snow accumulations observed in Colby, Kansas. Majority of the county was reported to receive 4 to 6 inches. A few snow reports from the evening hours on the 9th also mention localized blowing snow with visibility down to 1 mile due to northeast winds gusting up to 28 mph and the moderate snowfall rate.  Key impacts:  snow packed roads, blowing snow, slide offs.

Heavy Snow in WALLACE, KANSAS
From 09-MAR-22 15:15:00 to 10-MAR-22 06:30:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A strong low pressure system produced light snow as well as a band of moderate snowfall that moved over Wallace County. Snow accumulations across the county ranged from 7 to 13 inches, with the heaviest snow accumulations observed in Sharon Springs and Wallace, Kansas. A few snow reports from the evening hours on the 9th also mention localized blowing snow with reduced visibility to an unknown distance due to northeast winds gusting up to 25 mph and the moderate snowfall rate. Snow-packed roads were also reported across the county.  Key impacts:  snow packed roads, blowing snow, slide offs.

Heavy Snow in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 09-MAR-22 16:30:00 to 10-MAR-22 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

A strong low pressure system produced light snow as well as a band of moderate snowfall that moved over Logan County. Snow accumulations across the county ranged from 8.7 to 12.6 inches, with the heaviest snow accumulation observed north of Russell Springs, Kansas. Numerous vehicle slide-offs were reported on Interstate 70 and across other county roadways due to the snow accumulations.  Key impacts:  snow packed roads,  slide offs.