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WWUS43 KGLD 232200
WSWGLD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
400 PM CST Fri Jan 23 2026

KSZ016-029-241300-
/O.CON.KGLD.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260125T0600Z/
Graham-Gove-
Including the cities of Grinnell, Quinter, Grainfield, and Hill
City
400 PM CST Fri Jan 23 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 6
  inches.

* WHERE...Graham and Gove Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST Saturday Night.

* IMPACTS...Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
  become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. For road conditions in Kansas,
Nebraska, and Colorado call 511. Do not use GPS for alternate routes
or go around barricades.

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.

Persons traveling on Interstate 70 will experience travel delays and
hazardous driving conditions. Use extreme caution if you must travel.

Severe winter weather conditions are either occurring or imminent
which will produce extreme hardship or loss of life for unprotected
livestock.

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KSZ001>004-013>015-027-028-041-042-241300-
/O.CON.KGLD.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260125T0600Z/
Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Wallace-
Logan-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of St. Francis, Hoxie, Colby, Oakley, Sharon
Springs, Tribune, Atwood, Leoti, Goodland, Oberlin, Norton, and
Bird City
400 PM CST Fri Jan 23 2026 /300 PM MST Fri Jan 23 2026/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST /11
PM MST/ SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Kansas.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST /11 PM MST/ Saturday Night.

* IMPACTS...Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
  become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For road conditions in
Kansas, Nebraska, and Colorado call 511. Do not use GPS for
alternate routes or go around barricades.

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Make sure you have an adequate supply of food. Check to ensure you
have an adequate supply of necessary medical supplies, such as
prescriptions and oxygen, through the duration of the storm. Check
furnaces and fuel levels. If travel is necessary make sure your car
is winterized and in good working order.

Persons traveling on Interstate 70 will experience travel delays and
hazardous driving conditions. Use extreme caution if you must travel.

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