On January 25th, an upper air disturbance moved over the High Plains region allowing for snow showers to develop over northwestern Kansas during the early morning that lasted into the evening hours. During this time, a snow band developed which caused heavy snowfall up to 27 inches in the area.

Heavy Snow in THOMAS, KANSAS
From 25-JAN-22 05:30:00 to 25-JAN-22 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy snowfall due to snow band was reported across Thomas county ranging between 1 and 6 inches. The heaviest snowfall of 6 inches was received via a delayed CoCoRaHS report at 4 miles east-northeast of Colby, KS. The portion of Interstate 70 that runs from the county border to Colby, KS was closed due to the snowfall. The criteria time based on radar imagery. Key impacts: heavy snow, transportation delays, road closures.

Heavy Snow in SHERMAN, KANSAS
From 25-JAN-22 04:20:00 to 25-JAN-22 15:15:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy snowfall due to snow band was reported across Sherman county ranging between 5 and 17 inches. The heaviest snowfall of 17 inches was received via a delayed CoCoRaHS report at 14 miles south of Ruleton, KS. The entire portion of Interstate 70 that runs through the county was closed due to the snowfall. The criteria time based on radar imagery. Key impacts: heavy snow, transportation delays, road closures.

Heavy Snow in WALLACE, KANSAS
From 25-JAN-22 04:30:00 to 25-JAN-22 16:45:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy snowfall due to snow band was reported across Wallace county ranging between 12 and 27 inches. The heaviest snowfall of 27 inches was received via a social media report at 12 miles north-northwest of Weskan, KS. Portions of Kansas Highway 27 as well as the entire portion of U.S. Highway 40 within the county was closed due to the snowfall. Key impacts: heavy snow, transportation delays, road closures.

Heavy Snow in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 25-JAN-22 06:00:00 to 25-JAN-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy snowfall due to snow band was reported across Logan county ranging between 6 and 17 inches. The heaviest snowfall of 17 inches was received via a social media report at 6 miles west of Russell Springs, KS. U.S. Highway 40 running through the western portion of the county was closed due to the snowfall. The emergency manager reported several vehicles slide-offs within the county due to slick road conditions caused by the snowfall. Key impacts: heavy snow, transportation delays, road closures.

Heavy Snow in GREELEY, KANSAS
From 25-JAN-22 04:45:00 to 25-JAN-22 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snowfall due to snow band was reported across Greeley county ranging between 3 and 6.7 inches. The heaviest snowfall of 6.7 inches was received via a delayed observer report at 13 miles north-northeast of Tribune, KS. The criteria time was based on radar imagery. Key impacts: heavy snow, transportation delays.

Heavy Snow in WICHITA, KANSAS
From 25-JAN-22 05:45:00 to 25-JAN-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy snowfall due to snow band was reported across Wichita county ranging between 5 and 20 inches. The heaviest snowfall of 20 inches was received via a delayed broadcast media report at Marienthal, KS. The criteria time was based on radar imagery. Key impacts: heavy snow, transportation delays.