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Winter weather advisory expires for Douglas and surrounding counties

The National Weather Service. Enlarge photo.

The latest models from the U.S. National Weather Service predicts the area will see some snow Sunday morning, but less than previous estimates.

By Shaun Hittle & Whitney Mathews

January 23, 2011, 12:00 a.m. Updated January 23, 2011, 12:06 p.m.

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12:01 p.m. update

The winter weather advisory that was in effect for Douglas and surrounding counties has expired, according to the National Weather Service.

7 a.m. update

The winter weather advisory continues until noon today, though most of the region saw less than a half inch of snow accumulation — and none in Lawrence — overnight.

However, the National Weather Service reports that light to moderate snow is expected north of Interstate 70 this morning. Brown, Jackson, and northern Jefferson counties could see up to an inch of additional snow. The remainder of the area, including Douglas County, could still see a half an inch of snow. All snow accumulation should end by noon today.

The NWS also reports that light freezing drizzle is possible and could reduce visibility, impacting travel conditions. The Kansas Department of Transportation reports spots of snow packed and icy road conditions on I-70 between Lawrence and Kansas City.

The temperature forecast for Sunday during the day is a high near 22, with a low around 10 during the night.

Wind gusts of between 20 and 25 mph are also possible.

12 a.m. update

The winter weather advisory issued for Douglas County remains in effect until noon today.

The current forecast calls for a possibility of light snow and freezing rain overnight. Ice accumulation isn't expected to be noticeable, but snowfall is expected to be between one and two inches.

Temperatures won't do much in the way of melting was does accumulate, as highs for Sunday will be in the low 20s.

Kansas Department of Transportation has reported wet, slushy roads in Leavenworth County. Light snow flurries have also been reported in Lecompton.

4:36 p.m. update

The latest projections from the National Weather Service are in and they've got a bit of good news and a bit of bad news for Lawrence.

Snow totals for our area are now expected to be in only the 2-4" range, though likely on the lower side. According to the latest map from the National Weather Service, areas of southwest Douglas County may see just 1-2" of snow.

The snow is expected to start before midnight and taper off by Sunday morning.

The bad news, however, is that areas along I-70 may see the snow start as freezing rain for some time before it turns to all snow.

Check back with LJWorld.com for updates.

7:13 a.m. update

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Douglas County effective from 6 p.m. Saturday through noon Sunday.

Counties included in the advisory are:

Brown
Douglas
Jackson
Jefferson
Marshall
Nemaha
Pottawatomie
Shawnee
Washington
Johnson
Wyandotte

Another potent, fast-moving storm is expected to bring snowfall to northeast Kansas. Snow will begin to fall Saturday night and accumulations of 2-4 inches are likely by Sunday morning.

Winds of 10-15 mph with gusts of 20-25 mph will produce some minor drifting.

Periods of light to moderate snowfall will reduce visibility and make travel conditions hazardous.

Check back with LJWorld.com for updates.

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bearded_gnome 2 years, 4 months ago

lists 28 comments, none are here!

I think the world is ending now.

Ron Holzwarth 2 years, 4 months ago

Now says 907!

SandCoAlmanac 2 years, 4 months ago

I noticed that, but I also wonder if Leavenworth County would be a good place to live during these times. The "Tonganoxie Split," an urban legend, says that as weather approaches Tonganoxie it splits, sending part of the bad weather north and part of it south. Judging from this weather advisory, which excludes Leavenworth county as I write this, it seems there might be more to that legend than has been credited!

Curtis Lange 2 years, 4 months ago

LV county was, but in this newspaper's infinite wisdom they don't feel it is important to ALSO include the adjoining counties listed under the Pleasant Hill's advisories...

Bushloather1 2 years, 4 months ago

Leavenworth- Lansing is a lousy place to live in any kind of weather is my "urban legend".

sr80 2 years, 4 months ago

i didnt say hell would be hot or cold,the world ended when i was born.signed lucifer

Knologized 2 years, 4 months ago

We should look into Rightsizing this precipitation..

Gareth 2 years, 4 months ago

And everyone except born-again ignorant hayseeds understand that global warming means that the ocean temperatures -- which act as regulating effect on weather -- rise. The result (I'll type slowly, so that you'll get it) -- WILD SWINGS of extremes. Extremely hot summers, heavy storms in winter and spring.

Seriously -- science is real. Most adults have known this since the 18th century or so.

Bushloather1 2 years, 4 months ago

TYPING IN "CAPS" ENHANCES CREDIBILITY TOO. THEY LIKE THAT.

Pywacket 2 years, 4 months ago

Applause to Gareth! But don't think you'll educate any of the ignorant dimwits. Ignorance can only be fixed where there's some level of intelligence to start with.

averado 2 years, 4 months ago

Pywacket ftw

heatherlee 2 years, 4 months ago

whats global warming? that we are getting snow in winter time?

skyking62 2 years, 4 months ago

When weather scientists tell me it's going to snow 5-7 inches and lo and behold...the storm starts almost to the minute predicted...deposits 6 inches...even stops when predicted, I'm impressed. When I see their accuracy year after year...again I'm impressed. When these same scientists tell me the world is getting warmer and there will be major consequences for mankind, I would have to ignore a lifetime of personal observation of their accuracy to instead listen to a TV personality or politician tell me all the scientists are lying...now...that would be crazy.

ultimate175 2 years, 4 months ago

Oops.

RoeDapple 2 years, 4 months ago

931 posts @ 12:22. "former" ljw poster having a little fun?

just_another_bozo_on_this_bus 2 years, 4 months ago

Up to 1008, now.

RoeDapple 2 years, 4 months ago

apocalypse now?

RETICENT_IRREVERENT 2 years, 4 months ago

Some serious ghost posting going on.

No obamarocks, school is not canceled on Monday.

RoeDapple 2 years, 4 months ago

CyberKnight (anonymous) says… "I think that if you think the guy is gone, you are dreaming. I'd be keeping my head down." March 9, 2010 at 7:44 p.m."

Pywacket 2 years, 4 months ago

Armageddon or cataclysm are still open if you want to call one of those! ;-)

dannylandulf 2 years, 4 months ago

Is there anything you can't turn into one of your loony right-wing diatribes?

grammaddy 2 years, 4 months ago

Do you really need to ask?

windjammer 2 years, 4 months ago

The only glitch we've seen is you Shewmon.

Boston_Corbett 2 years, 4 months ago

...the wicked glitch of the east...

JJE007 2 years, 4 months ago

Ha!~D

Jonathan Kealing 2 years, 4 months ago

No. It's a particular banned used commenting a lot. His comments are reflected in the comment count, but not public.

killjoy 2 years, 4 months ago

So, why not just eliminate the account?

DougCounty 2 years, 4 months ago

1021 right now. Gotta get in on this conversation.

Everybody talks about the weather....guess the JW can now say they are doing something about it!

mommaeffortx2 2 years, 4 months ago

wow says over 1200 comments but I sure don't see that many.

OldEnuf2BYurDad 2 years, 4 months ago

Wow. So, some guy is so bored that he's posting over and over all afternoon...

Why would the LJW want to ban someone so... self-controlled and rational?

foodboy 2 years, 4 months ago

Supposedly over 1200 comments, proving everyone really does talk about the whether.

Pywacket 2 years, 4 months ago

...or not.

beatnik 2 years, 4 months ago

do you think it could be hwsnbn or are there more of "them" out there?

grammaddy 2 years, 4 months ago

Lots more.

caddyshacks 2 years, 4 months ago

So does this mean that the sidewalks go unshoveled again?

riverdrifter 2 years, 4 months ago

Wow: 1267 comments contributed by somebody about a fizzling snow event. Must've been a slow Saturday for S(someone)WMNBN...