Located Ongoing funnel clouds moving into Aitchison County KS. Estimated tennis ball hail in this cell. NWS Kansas City #kswx

A major winter storm is expected across NE KS and N MO starting this afternoon into early MON AM. A wintry mix could start as early as this afternoon and transition to snow Sunday afternoon. Wind gusts around 35-40 mph on Sunday could yield possible blizzard conditions.

Stationed in Atchison, KS… Freezing rain started around 3pm and has changed over to a snow/sleet mix… Blizzard Warning for the potential of 10-18” inches starts at 3am CDT. #KSwx #Blizzard NWS Kansas City NWS Topeka

Whiteout conditions across Kansas City into Topeka from ongoing blizzard. 2"-3" per hour accumulations for totals pushing 2-feet in some areas of Kansas Snowfall still to come upwards of 14" including Topeka and Kansas City.

HRRR model for Eastern KS… Would NOT be surprised to see isolated 20”… Blizzard Conditions expected thru Midnight. Reports of power lines down near Burlington to Eureka area. #KSwx #MOx #Blizzard #IceStorm NWS Kansas City NWS Topeka NWS Wichita

NOON UPDATE: 7” measured in Atchison, KS, drifts over 3 FEET in spots. More to come… #KSwx #Blizzard NWS Kansas City NWS Topeka Fox 4 Weather KC

If you are thinking about hitting the road today, think again. Snow plows are getting stuck. Emergency vehicles are getting stuck. If you get stuck, it may be over 24 hours until someone can get to you. Temperatures will fall below zero tonight. Do not risk it. #kswx

Blizzard conditions ramping up near Atchison, KS #kswx #wxtwitter

Looks like I-70 is starting to back up at exit 313 near Manhattan with people unable to drive on the interstate due to either shutdowns or accidents blocking the road. Looks like they may have to ride out the rest of the storm in their cars. Not ideal. #kswx

2 PM UPDATE: 12” of snow measured in Atchison, KS. Snowfall rates of 2+ inches per hour since noon. Significant drifting of 3-5 FEET… Blizzard conditions outlined in the area below. #KSwx #MOwx NWS Kansas City NWS Topeka Fox 4 Weather KC Gary Lezak

‼️❄️ ALL HIGHWAYS IN NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST KANSAS ARE SHUTDOWN including I-70 to Kansas City and I-35 in Johnson County, KS. Stay home and stay safe! #KSwx #Blizzard #Closed ‼️❄️

3:40 PM UPDATE: 14” measured in Atchison, KS and snow is still falling… Reports of 16-18” from Holton to near Manhattan, KS. Comma head is slowly moving ENE. #KSwx #MOwx #Blizzard NWS Kansas City NWS Topeka Fox 4 Weather KC Gary Lezak

❄️❄️❄️ HIGHEST JACKPOT total so far in Kansas! 18” west of Junction City, KS! ❄️❄️❄️ #KSwx #Blizzard Jim Cantore NWS Topeka Fox 4 Weather KC

We are urging residents to stay off the roads. Officers are responding to calls & accidents, but even we have gotten stuck. Due to the hazardous conditions, officers may not be able to respond to non emergency incidents where vehicles are stuck on side streets. #kswx #snow

The State of Kansas has issued an emergency alert through phones and broadcasts, encouraging everyone to stay indoors. #kcwx #kswx The latest: kmbc.com/article/kansas…

☃️☃️☃️ WHOPPING 17” INCHES measured in Atchison, KS!!! Kansas State & Federal Highways remain shutdown across parts of South Central KS, NCKS, and NEKS. What a storm… ❄️❄️❄️ #KSwx #Blizzard2025 NWS Kansas City NWS Topeka Fox 4 Weather KC Gary Lezak

Snowfall totals across Kansas as of this morning… Isolated reports of 20” near Junction City & Manhattan. Historical Blizzard for many! #KSwx

Light snow across the region has created partially or snow covered road along and south of I-70. Use caution when traveling.

8:28 PM CDT; Snow is now falling in Johnson County KS. Down power lines near 87th and I-35. NWS Kansas City Fox 4 Weather KC #KSwx

I-70 CLOSED from Salina to the Colorado Line. Numerous reports of thundersnow, power outages, and tree damage due to the Blizzard! Stay Safe… #kswx