Mesoscale Discussion 0112
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1155 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025
Areas affected...Central Kansas
Concerning...Heavy snow
Valid 180555Z - 180900Z
SUMMARY...Heavy snowfall with occasional rates of 1"/hr.
DISCUSSION...Snowfall coverage has increased across portions of
central Kansas as upper-level forcing overspreads the central
Plains. Overall, rates appear to be light to moderate. Mesoscale
banding is occurring, producing a few heavier bands with reports of
heavy snow and visibility 1/4-1/2 mile over the last hour. Forecast
soundings indicate very cold temperatures throughout the profile
with saturation through the lowest levels, albeit a bit drier but
sufficiently moist in the dendrite growth zone. Given the
overspreading of forcing for ascent, snowfall should continue to
increase in coverage and will continue over through the morning.
..Thornton.. 02/18/2025
...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product...
ATTN...WFO...ICT...DDC...GLD...
LAT...LON 38300171 38590118 38940007 39109907 38929800 38399742
37989728 37459777 37509887 37800018 37990117 38000141
38300171
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