While snowfall has wrapped up in the KVOE listening area, wintry conditions are far from over.
As expected, snow accumulations were light Saturday:
* KVOE Studios: 1.4 inches
Melting precipitation and overnight temperatures in the lower teens may make for some slick travel conditions Sunday. Drivers will need to exercise caution as there were a number of accidents reported in the KVOE listening area Saturday.
In addition to numerous slide-offs, one rollover accident occurred just before noon at mile marker 127 on the Kansas Turnpike. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 1998 Chevrolet 2500 pickup truck driven by 18-year-old Ryder Lee McGuire was exiting the turnpike too quickly and lost control causing the vehicle to roll.
KHP reports McGuire suffered suspected minor injuries in the accident but did not require a trip to the hospital. McGuire was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident.
Earlier in the day a non-injury accident occurred in the same area at mile-marker 126 northbound, one mile south of the Emporia tollgate. The Kansas Turnpike Authority tells KVOE News a northbound pickup truck struck the barrier wall for unlisted reasons.
The driver was unhurt.
In terms of road conditions; all major highways in the listening area are experiencing seasonal driving conditions. In Emporia, main arterial roads are mostly clear with collector and side streets partially covered with some isolated slick spots.
Temperatures are not expected to warm up much in the coming days with a high of 25 Sunday. Temperatures in the high to mid-teens will be a constant next week with overnight lows dipping into the single digits through the early half of the workweek.
Stay with KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media for more weather updates as they become available.
2 pm Saturday: WEATHER UPDATE: Injury rollover, handful of slideoff accidents reported as snowfall continues in KVOE listening area
It did not take long for a number of accidents to occur after snowfall began in the KVOE listening area shortly before noon Saturday.
Details are pending, however, a rollover injury accident was reported at KTA mile marker 127 shortly after 1 pm Saturday afternoon. A crash narrative is currently pending.
This follows a non-injury accident at mile marker 126 northbound roughly an hour earlier after a pickup truck struck a barrier wall in the vicinity. The driver was unharmed.
A number of slide off injuries have also been reported on the Kansas Turnpike and Interstate 35 after snowfall began in the KVOE listening area just before 11:30 am.
At this time, most major highways are experiencing seasonal driving conditions including I-35 and the Kansas Turnpike which are both partially snow-covered with isolated slick spots due to precipitation and temperatures in the upper 20’s.
Drivers are again advised to exercise caution on the roadways with wind gusts as high as 30 mph coupled with blowing snow causing low visibility.
11:30 am Saturday: weather update snowfall underway in kvoe listening-area
Moderate snowfall is underway in the KVOE listening area.
Snowfall began in Emporia just before 11:30 am. While local snow accumulations may not be impressive, one to three inches at most, snowfall and blustery winds will create some concerns for motorists.
National Weather Service Meteorologist Mat Wolters says drivers need to be vigilant with precipitation of any kind.
Winter weather advisories continue for Lyon, Coffey, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties until 4 pm. Chase and Greenwood counties are in separate advisories through 2 pm.
Wind gusts as high as 30 mph could lead to low visibility throughout the day.
In terms of road conditions, US Highway 50 from the Chase to Lyon County line is completely snow-covered. Interstate 35 and the Kansas Turnpike are partially covered with some isolated slick spots. Drivers are advised to be aware of drifting snow.
All other area highways are partially covered, however, conditions may worsen as the day goes on.
In Emporia, it did not take long after snowfall began for all roads, major arterials, collector and side streets, to become snow-covered. No slick conditions have been reported so far, however, drivers should still proceed cautiously.
So far, one non-injury accident has been reported on the Kansas Turnpike. The call came down for a vehicle accident shortly after noon Saturday.
It is not clear if the accident was weather-related, however, the Kansas Turnpike Authority tells KVOE News the vehicle, a truck, struck the barrier wall at mile marker 126 northbound 1 mile south of Emporia.
No injuries were reported.
Stay updated on driving conditions by visiting Kandrive.org.
Accumulations aren’t the only low number in the forecast as overnight temperatures will drop into the low teens with a high of 25 forecasted for Sunday.
Snow and freezing rain are possible Monday morning with highs in the low 20s.
7 am Saturday: Though forecasted accumulations are low, incoming snowfall may lead to driving difficulties Saturday
We’re not expecting major totals, however, local snowfall could create some hazardous driving conditions Saturday.
A winter weather advisory is in effect for Lyon, Coffey, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties from 6 am to 4 pm Saturday with 1-3 inches of snow forecasted. A separate advisory for Chase County goes until 2 pm Saturday afternoon. Greenwood County is in an advisory from 9 am to 2 pm.
Higher totals are expected higher to the north of US 56 Highway.
National Weather Service Meteorologist Matt Wolters says residents can anticipate snowfall beginning in the mid to late morning hours.
Temperatures are forecasted to be in the high 20’s through the daylight hours and drop down into the low teens overnight creating a chance for slick conditions Sunday.
All major highways in the KVOE listening area are clear as of 5:30 am Saturday morning. Road conditions could possibly worsen as the day goes on. You can check local driving conditions by visiting Kandrive.org.
Drivers are asked to exercise caution as winds gusting as high as 30 mph could lead to low visibility at times.
Regardless of snow accumulation, cooler temperatures will remain in the forecast for the foreseeable future. Sunday’s high will be 25. Snow and freezing rain are possible Monday morning with highs in the low 20s.
Stay with KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media for updates on the weather conditions.
