Travel conditions are improving across the KVOE listening area after light snowfall.
The KVOE studios got 1.5 inches of snowfall Tuesday night into early Wednesday. Other totals:
*Ninth and Lawrence: 1.5 inches snow
*10th and Weaver: 2 inches snow
*Southeast Emporia: 3.2 inches snow
*Burlingame: 2 inches snow
*Burlington: 2.5 inches snow
*Bushong: 2.5 inches snow
*Cottonwood Falls: 2.5 inches snow
*Gridley: 3 inches snow
*Madison: 2.4 inches snow
*Reading: 3.5 inches snow
There were several crashes that developed before sunrise, but they were all listed as non-injury.
Road crews were out for much of the overnight hours and past sunrise, initially clearing the snowfall before using different treatment materials, depending on the road surface and presence of underground utilities. Lyon County Deputy Jody Meyers says midday driving conditions are much better than they were before sunrise.
Most area school districts announced 2-hour delays to give time for improved travel conditions. Other schedule adjustments were isolated.
There are some concerns about a possible refreeze as temperatures go from the mid-30s to the upper teens overnight. Stay with KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media for updates.
3:30-9 am Wednesday: Road crews continue work, most area school districts announce 2-hour delays
There’s not much snowfall on the ground, but the heavy, wet snowfall that came to the KVOE listening area overnight is causing slick travel conditions.
The KVOE studios have received about an inch of snowfall after light rain Tuesday evening. Other totals:
*Ninth and Lawrence: 1.5 inches snow
*10th and Weaver: 2 inches snow
*Burlington: 2.5 inches snow
*Cottonwood Falls: 1.75 inches snow
*Gridley: 3 inches snow
*Madison: 2.4 inches snow
*Reading: 3.5 inches snowThere have been a handful of non-injury slideoff crashes on county roads and area highways. Lyon County Deputy Nathan Rankin says drivers need to slow down Wednesday morning, even though snow totals are not impressive by any means.
Area highway conditions range from seasonal to completely covered. Click here for the latest on highway driving conditions from Kandrive.org.
Most area school districts are on 2-hour delays due to travel conditions. USD 253 Emporia is currently not on the list. Click here for the KVOE.com Closings and Cancellations page provided by Bluestem Farm and Ranch Supply.
TV-13 meteorologist Doug Meyers says weather and travel conditions will improve through the day, aside from an increase in northerly wind speeds. There is a concern for a refreeze after sunset.
We’ll keep you updated on the weather and travel situations on KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media. If you have a schedule adjustment, whether it’s a closing, cancellation, delay or postponement, call KVOE at 620-342-1400, email kvoe@kvoe.com or message the Bluestem Farm and Ranch text line at 620-342-5863. If you have snow totals, message the Bluestem Farm and Ranch text line.
