ZCZC SPCSWOMCD ALL
ACUS11 KWNS 030359 
SPC MCD 030359 
KSZ000-030800-

Mesoscale Discussion 0138
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0959 PM CST Sat Mar 02 2019

Areas affected...Western Kansas

Concerning...Heavy snow 

Valid 030359Z - 030800Z

SUMMARY...Moderate to locally heavy snow continues to overspread the
region, with 1+ inch per hour snowfall rates possible.

DISCUSSION...Regional radar shows a widespread area of light to
moderate snow moving into portions of western Kansas, and a locally
heavy snowband has developed in northwest Kansas. This trend should
continue for the next few hours as a mid-level short-wave trough
quickly approaches from the west, providing broad forcing for
ascent. Regional forecast soundings indicate relatively high RH
values developing within the dendritic growth zone, which should
help to enhance snowfall rates, especially within any snowbands
currently evident or those that develop. In particular, the latest
high-resolution guidance shows potential for a band of briefly
enhanced snowfall rates, perhaps approaching 2 inches per hour, over
portions of southern Kansas. Snowfall rates should be heaviest over
the region through 06z-07z.

..Karstens.. 03/03/2019

...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product...

ATTN...WFO...ICT...GID...DDC...GLD...

LAT...LON   37030025 37100150 37870200 39480197 39970093 39989929
            39089859 37799847 37089893 37030025 

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