All told, the KVOE listening area is in pretty good shape when it comes to the latest round of winter weather according to National Weather Service Meteorologist Matt Wolters on KVOE’s Morning Show Wednesday.
At the KVOE studios we have received just over three inches of accumulation since snowfall began in the early overnight hours Tuesday into Wednesday. Wolters says those totals are on par with other areas across the East Central portion of the state.
Road conditions are passable with crews out treating since the overnight hours, however, crews have had to make more than one pass on some roadways due to the continued snowfall re-blanketing roads shortly after being cleared. With that in mind, Lyon County Sgt. Danny Broyles is asking drivers who do not need to be on the roads not to be until the snowfall wraps up to allow road crews plenty of time and space to operate.
Emporia Police Department is now into level two reporting procedures until further notice. In Level 2 reporting, officers do not respond to crashes unless roads are blocked or people are hurt. People involved in crashes need to exchange insurance information with other drivers involved, along with vehicle make, model and tag number. People in crashes also need to report wrecks at Emporia Police headquarters once it is safe to travel.
Once the snowfall completely clears the area, the main concern for the next few days will be bitter cold temperatures according to Wolters.
KVOE’s closings and cancellations page has filled up considerably over the last 24 hours due to the forecast. Click here to see the latest schedule adjustments.
Be sure to stay with KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media for updates all week on the weather, travel conditions, schedule adjustments and warming center locations. If you have schedule adjustments to pass along to the community or area — whether they be closings, cancellations, postponements or delays — call KVOE at 620-342-1400, message the Bluestem Farm and Ranch text line at 620-342-5863 or email kvoe@kvoe.com.
6 AM Wednesday: WEATHER: Roads are passable but drivers asked to be cautious as snowfall begins to add up across KVOE listening area
The KVOE listening area’s second winter storm this year has arrived.
Currently at the KVOE studios we have received just under three inches of snowfall with 4-6 inches expected before all is said and done by Wednesday evening. KVOE News recently spoke with Lyon County Sgt. Danny Broyles for an update on road conditions with Broyles saying the roads are passable, thanks to the efforts of local and state road crews.
That said, he recommends that if you don’t have to be on the roads, don’t be.
If you do have to travel for any reason, Lyon County Engineer Chip Woods says common sense and vigilance will be your best friends.
Emporia Public Works Director Dean Grant echoed that sentiment asking drivers to be aware of their surroundings and to take their time getting to their destination.
Both county and city road crews are out clearing roadways and, while it won’t be an easy job, it will be far less difficult than the previous round of winter weather the area saw in January as the consistent snowfall will be absent the layer of ice that preceded the significant snow totals that fell last month. That said, wind gusts will be between 20-25 mph at times throughout the day making blowing and drifting snow a concern.
With the forecast known for several days now, many schedule adjustments were reported to KVOE News over the last 24 hours and the list is continuing to grow. You can find the latest schedule adjustments here.
Be sure to stay with KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media for updates all week on the weather, travel conditions, schedule adjustments and warming center locations. If you have schedule adjustments to pass along to the community or area — whether they be closings, cancellations, postponements or delays — call KVOE at 620-342-1400, message the Bluestem Farm and Ranch text line at 620-342-5863 or email kvoe@kvoe.com.
