A winter storm warning has been extended to Ellis County, the National Weather Service in Dodge City reported. The warning will remain in effect until 6 a.m. Thursday.
The warning extends over northwest Kansas and the remainder of western Kansas is under a winter weather advisory.
The NWS said snow could start in the Hays area as early as 10 a.m., with daytime accumulation of 3 inches possible. Winds will gust near 40 mph.
Another 3 to 5 inches of snow is possible overnight and into Thursday morning. Skies will gradually clear Thursday morning.
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