Winter Weather — Thomas, Kansas

2009-12-22 to 2009-12-23 · Thomas, Kansas

Event narrative

Freezing drizzle and fog resulted in slick roads and numerous traffic accidents and slide offs on Interstate 70. Two fatalities and three injuries occurred in two of the more severe accidents occurring between 2100 and 2200 CST. Property damage noted is related only to the fatality/injury accidents.

Wider weather episode

Fog and light freezing drizzle produced a thin layer of ice on area roads, including Interstate 70. Accidents were reported in both Sherman and Thomas counties resulting in three fatalities and three injuries. Dozens of other non-injury accidents were reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 205490. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.