Heavy Snow — Douglas, Kansas

2024-01-08 to 2024-01-09 · Douglas, Kansas

Event narrative

Two different NWS meteorologists measured 5.5 and 6 inches of snow in Lawrence in Douglas County.

Wider weather episode

A winter storm brought heavy wet snow to much of the state of Kansas beginning on January 8th lasting into the morning of January 9th. Northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph along with the snow caused additional impacts including blowing and drifting of roadways making travel more hazardous.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1146993. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.