Heavy Snow — Ellis, Kansas

2026-01-24 · Ellis, Kansas

Event narrative

A public report of 5.5 inches of snowfall.

Wider weather episode

An upper-level jet provided ascent for multiple inches of snow to fall. A stronger and heavier band of snow set up across the northern zones produced 5-6 inches across Finney to Ellis county. The isentropic lift prevented the rest of the area seeing similarly high amounts. The higher amounts were assisted by higher SLR rates of 20:1.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1308009. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.