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Two rounds of light to moderate snow with breezy/gusty north winds are expected late Thursday through early Friday and again Sunday through early Monday.
Residents should take the necessary steps to be prepared for bitter cold Arctic air and dangerous wind chills late Thursday through Tuesday or Wednesday of next week.

The National Weather Service has advised that the coming days will bring two rounds of light to moderate snow, accompanied by breezy and gusty north winds. This may lead to hazardous travel conditions, with snow, blowing snow, and low visibility.

The first round is expected to occur from late Thursday through early Friday. Saline County can expect light to modest snowfall amounts, stout and gusty north winds, and falling temperatures.

The second round is anticipated from Sunday through early Monday and is also expected to bring light to modest accumulating snowfall, with very cold temperatures and breezy north winds.

For more information review the full weather packet.

January 10 Weather Packet

January 9, 2024

Due to inclement weather and staffing, the south Satellite Tag Office is closed today. The main office, located at 300 W. Ash St., Room 210 is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Residents can schedule an appointment or renew tags online and find other services at salinecountyks.gov/vehicle-registration.

We apologize for any inconvenience this closure may cause. Please stay safe.

January 8, 2024

Key messages:

Moderate to heavy snow with blowing and drifting late today into Tuesday.
Travel will become very difficult to impossible over central Kansas.
Cold on Tuesday and much colder on Friday and this weekend (well below zero wind chills).

Central Kansas is facing a severe weather event with moderate to heavy snowfall expected from this afternoon into Tuesday morning. Travel across the region will be extremely difficult, potentially impossible, due to significant snow accumulation and reduced visibility.

Saline County may see up to 8 inches of snow by 3 a.m. tonight. The coming days are anticipated to bring a sharp drop in temperatures, leading to extremely cold conditions, especially by the weekend.

Residents are advised to exercise caution, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay updated with the latest weather forecasts. For more information, review the full weather packet.

January 8 Weather Packet

January 7, 2024

Key messages:

Moderate and heavy snow with blowing and drifting late Monday into Tuesday.
Travel could be very difficult to impossible over central Kansas.
Whiteout conditions are likely to occur Monday night primarily over central Kansas.
Cold on Tuesday and much colder Friday into next weekend.

A severe winter storm is expected to hit central Kansas, including Saline County, late Monday and through Tuesday. Residents should expect heavy snowfall with blowing and drifting, making travel extremely difficult to potentially impossible. Whiteout conditions are likely Monday night, with Salina expected to face the worst conditions Tuesday night.

For the latest information, stay tuned to your local radio stations and follow updates from the National Weather Service.

January 7 Weather Packet

January 5, 2024

A storm system is set to impact Saline County early next week, with expectations of moderate to heavy snowfall accompanied by blowing and drifting conditions. The period of greatest concern is from late Monday into early Tuesday, during which there is a potential for blizzard conditions across central Kansas.

Currently, the precise path of the storm is still uncertain. However, updates are planned for Saturday morning.

For the latest information, stay tuned to your local radio stations and follow updates from the National Weather Service. Due to the anticipated travel disruptions and challenging road conditions, it's important to exercise caution.

The National Weather Service plans to provide more details and updates on Saturday.

January 5 Afternoon Weather Packet

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Winter weather is expected today and early next week. Please stay tuned to your local radio stations for the most up-to-date information.

Light to moderate snow is expected today, with the heaviest during morning hours.

A winter storm is expected to arrive on Monday and Tuesday, bringing the potential for a longer duration of moderate and heavy snow with blowing and drifting snow.

January 5 Morning Weather Packet