Full Notification

* WHAT...Heavy snow and strong winds are expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause near blizzard conditions and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Portions of central and north central Kansas.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel is expected to become very difficult. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Snow drifts may make roads impassable. These hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Thursday morning commute as well.

* AFFECTED AREAS: REPUBLIC ... WASHINGTON ... CLOUD ... CLAY ... OTTAWA ... DICKINSON

Instructions:

Any travel tonight and Thursday morning is strongly discouraged. If you leave the safety of being indoors, you are putting your life at risk. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.