Winter Storm — Chautauqua, Kansas

2025-02-18 · Chautauqua, Kansas

Event narrative

A snowfall total of 4.8 inches was reported about three miles south of Peru. Based on additional reports, around 2 to 5 inches fell across Chautauqua County with the heaviest amounts occurring across the southeastern portions of the county.

Wider weather episode

Multiple rounds of light to moderate snow swept across much of central, south central, and southeast Kansas starting on the 17th and continuing into the 19th. The highest snow totals were reported in Great Bend where 8.8 inches of snow fell. Most of the area saw between 3 and 7 inches of snow through the duration of the event. Multiple accidents occurred due to icy roadways, and copious amounts of schools were canceled for the day.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1242798. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.