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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
900 AM MST Fri Nov 8 2024

COZ090>092-090000-
/O.CON.KGLD.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-241109T1200Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-
Including the cities of Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, Yuma, and
Cheyenne Wells
900 AM MST Fri Nov 8 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 13
  inches. Highest totals will be west of Highway 385.

* WHERE...Cheyenne, Kit Carson, and Yuma Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
  become slick and hazardous. The strong winds and weight of snow on
  tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power
  outages. Brief whiteout conditions are possible and may make
  travel very dangerous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Interstate 70 is now closed westbound at
  Goodland Kansas as of 900 AM MST. This may be pushed back further
  east as the day progresses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.

Persons traveling on Interstate 70 will experience travel delays and
hazardous driving conditions. Use extreme caution if you must travel.

Severe winter weather conditions are either occurring or imminent
which will produce extreme hardship or loss of life for unprotected
livestock.

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JN