Category Archives: Weather
WEATHER: Road conditions see improvement between Friday and Saturday with warmer temperatures and abundant sunshine forecasted through remainder of weekend
Residents have seen a rare sight for the first time in several days on local roads, pavement. That's because a combination of sunshine, temperatures in the mid to upper 30s and an abundance of treatme...
Jan 09, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Water main break under repair in northwest Emporia
Emporia's Underground Utilities Department is doing some digging Wednesday. Crews are fixing a water main break in the 2000 block of Huntington Road. The break was reported shortly before 10 am. The b...
Jan 08, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WEATHER: 1-2 inches of snowfall possible for Emporia with higher totals elsewhere in KVOE listening area Thursday into Friday; Public works not anticipating major setbacks in road conditions with incoming winter burst
An additional 1-2 inches of snowfall is possible for Emporia with higher accumulation, up to three inches, possible elsewhere in the KVOE listening area with an incoming winter system Thursday into Fr...
Jan 08, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WEATHER: KDOT hoping to have highway network back to 'seasonal conditions' by end of day Tuesday at the earliest
With the record snowfall noted across the state over the past weekend local and state road crews have been putting in a herculean effort to restore travel conditions to something resembling normal. At...
Jan 07, 2025 Kandrive.gov map.
WEATHER: Road conditions improving across the state and local area Monday; Travel still being discouraged until at least midday Tuesday
Travel conditions are improving across the state, however, there is still a lot of work to be done. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, crews have made significant process in reopeni...
Jan 06, 2025 Kandrive.gov map.
WEATHER: Travel discouraged across the state of Kansas for next 36-48 hours as winter storm continues to impact major highways
The message from the state of Kansas and local authorities regarding travel continues to be, "Stay off the roadways." In fact, the state of Kansas has discouraged any travel on roads for the next 36-4...
Jan 04, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
WEATHER: Warming center locations
Warming centers have been set up in Emporia and Chase County with subzero wind chills likely and power outages possible into early next week. Emporia *Emporia Police Department entryway. Open 24-7 as ...
Jan 04, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Level 2 crash reporting procedures begin Saturday morning; drivers urged to limit travel to urgent matters only
Freezing rain and snow haven't started yet, but area law enforcement agencies are reminding drivers that travel is not at all recommended either Saturday or Sunday. The Emporia Police Department says ...
Jan 03, 2025 National Weather Service graphic.
WEATHER: Emporia announces warming center locations, postponement of skate park ribbon-cutting ceremony
Bitterly cold conditions next week are prompting a number of locations to open their doors for those needing warmth, at least for short periods of time. The Emporia Police Department's entryway will b...
Jan 02, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Winter storm watches extended, expanded with additional accumulations and wind now possible
Our mild winter is likely coming to a hard stop this weekend. An intense winter storm is set to bring several forms of wintry precipitation, including freezing rain and snow, along with potentially bl...
Jan 02, 2025 National Weather Service graphic.
