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Saline County is under a Winter Storm Warning with updated forecasts indicating a high probability of hazardous weather starting Saturday morning and continuing through Sunday evening. Confidence remains high for significant impacts from freezing drizzle, sleet, and snow, with strong winds leading to potential blizzard-like conditions.
The storm is expected to begin Saturday morning with light freezing drizzle. This initial phase may result in minor accumulations where roads, especially bridges and overpasses, could become slick. By late Saturday night, heavier precipitation is expected to transition into a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow. Strong north winds may exacerbate conditions, causing blowing and drifting snow, resulting in very low visibility and potentially making travel difficult to impossible in some areas.
Snow accumulation is expected to range from 4 to 8 inches, with the highest totals anticipated along Interstate 70. Additionally, ice accumulation of up to 0.25 inches is possible, particularly north of Highway 400. These accumulations, combined with strong winds, increase the likelihood of power outages and disruptions to infrastructure. Wind chills may become dangerously low, dropping to around -5°F on Sunday and ranging between -5°F to -15°F on Monday and Tuesday mornings.
Stay safe, stay informed, and be prepared for severe winter weather conditions.
See the packet for more details.
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