Winter Storm — Norton, Kansas

2024-03-24 to 2024-03-26 · Norton, Kansas

Event narrative

Blizzard conditions were recorded for less than 2 hours at the Norton AWOS. Winds gusted over 40 MPH for multiple hours during the ongoing snowfall. 8 inches of snow was measured by the public.

Key impacts: Blowing snow, brief blizzard conditions, and heavy snow.

Wider weather episode

In the afternoon of the 24th, a strong low pressure system moved across the region, causing thunderstorms in the afternoon hours. As night fell, temperatures dropped and snow began falling as winds increased. Multiple gusts of 55-59 mph were recorded in across northwestern Kansas. These winds and heavy snow caused brief blizzard conditions across northwestern Kansas. Up to 8 inches of snow was reported from this event.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1161138. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.