City of Hays
The city of Hays is making preparations ahead of a significant winter storm expected to impact the area beginning Monday night and continuing through Tuesday.
Residents are urged to take necessary precautions as snow, strong winds, and dangerously cold temperatures are forecast to create hazardous conditions.
According to the National Weather Service in Dodge City, snow is projected to move into the region late Monday, with the heaviest accumulation likely along the I-70 corridor through early Tuesday morning.
The storm will also bring an arctic air mass, resulting in dangerously low wind chills through early Thursday.
Strong winds may contribute to blowing snow and reduced visibility, making travel difficult.
City crews are actively preparing for the storm and will work to keep major roadways as clear as possible.
If snowfall reaches a level requiring extensive removal, the city manager may declare a Winter Storm Traffic Emergency. In such a case:
- Parking will be prohibited on designated Emergency Snow Routes to allow for efficient snow removal.
- Vehicles left on these routes may be towed at the owner’s expense.
How Residents Can Prepare:
- Move vehicles off designated Emergency Snow Routes before the storm arrives.
- Stock up on essential supplies in case of travel disruptions.
- Monitor local weather reports and official city updates for the latest storm developments.
Due to staffing and equipment limitations, snow removal efforts will focus on Emergency Snow Routes.
Residential streets are typically not plowed unless conditions warrant exceptions.
For real-time weather alerts and city updates, residents are encouraged to follow the city of Hays’ official social media pages or sign up for text and email alerts at haysusa.com.
Additional weather information can be found through the National Weather Service at www.weather.gov/ddc.