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More Freezing Rain Expected Through Sunday

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Winter weather will continue to plague the area with hazardous drivingFileL (45)conditions through the weekend and into Monday. Periods of freezing rain or sleet are expected through this afternoon, with localized areas possibly accumulating up to a quarter inch of ice.

Then expece periods of freezing rain, freezing drizzle, and sleet to continue into Sunday…but the good news is that temperatures will warm a bit and parts of eastern Kansas should rise above freezing. The main storm system finally moves across the area Sunday night into Monday, with a mix of rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow across the region…with some accumulation possible.

Today: Cloudy. Chance of light freezing rain and sleet in the morning…then light freezing rain likely…possibly mixed with sleet in the afternoon. Little or no sleet accumulation. Ice accumulation of less than one quarter of an inch. Highs in the lower 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

Tonight: Cloudy. Chance of light freezing rain and sleet in the evening…then light freezing rain likely…possibly mixed with sleet after midnight. Little or no sleet accumulation. Ice accumulation of less than one quarter of an inch. Near steady temperature in the upper 20s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

Sunday: Cloudy. Chance of light freezing drizzle through the day. Chance of drizzle in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 30s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

Sunday Night: Cloudy. Chance of rain and freezing rain in the evening…then rain and freezing rain after midnight. Near steady temperature around 30. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

Monday: Cloudy. Light freezing rain and sleet likely in the morning…then chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s. East winds up to 5 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow. Lows in the mid 20s.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Highs around 40.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s.

Wednesday: Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear. Lows around 20.

Thursday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s.

Friday: Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.

I-70 Traffic in Riley County Now Open

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Update:

KDOT Reported on Saturday that eastbound  I-70 from MM 313-320 (Riley Co) NOW OPEN to traffic. Hwy treated & traffic moving.

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Earlier on Saturday the Riley County Police Department and Riley County EMS had responded to I-70. policelights.jpg

Eastbound traffic on Interstate 70 was closed until about 10 a.m. from Mile Marker 313 to Mile Marker 322.

Traffic was redirected onto Highway 177 until further notice.

 

 

3 hospitalized after Buick slides into a semi

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MANKATO – Three Kansas women were injured in an accident just before 1p.m. on Friday in Jewell County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1997 Buick LeSabre driven by Victoria N. Moody, 21, Jewell, was northbound on Clinton

The vehicle slid through the stop sign at U.S. 36, in Mankato and hit the driver’s side of a semi.

Moody and passengers in the Buick Cynthia L Vaughan, 15, and Krista Johnson, 20, both of Mankato, were transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.

The semi driver Chase A. Anderson, 23, Hays, was not injured.

The occupants of the Buick were not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

Winter Storm Warning Cancelled – Winter Weather Advisory Now in Effect

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The National Weather Service out of Topeka has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning that had been in effect until 6 AM Saturday, and in its place put a Winter Weather Advisory into effect.

The warning is in effect for Geary, Riley, Pottawatomie, Dickinson, small nwsJackson, Wabaunsee, Morris Counties. This includes the cities of Junction City, Manhattan, Abilene, Wamego, Council Grove and Alma.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TOPEKA HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR A WINTRY MIX…WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SATURDAY. THE WINTER STORM WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* TIMING…PERIODS OF SNOW, SLEET, AND FREEZING DRIZZLE WILL MOVE ACROSS THE AREA THIS MORNING…LIKELY DECREASING BY THIS AFTERNOON.

* SNOW AND SLEET ACCUMULATIONS…1 TO 3 INCHES OF SNOW WILL BE ARE EXPECTED…WITH MINOR SLEET ACCUMULATIONS POSSIBLE.

* OTHER IMPACTS…ACCUMULATION OF SLEET, SNOW, AND FREEZING DRIZZLE WILL CAUSE HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW…SLEET…OR FREEZING RAIN WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES…AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

Postponements and Cancellations

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bitter coldFriday, November 27th

The Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade, Santa’s arrival and Heritage Park holiday lighting ceremony has been postponed until Saturday, December 5th at 5:30 p.m.

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The German Christmas Market scheduled today in Junction City’s Heritage Park has been postponed due to the hazardous weather conditions.  The Market was planned in the park in conjunction with the Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade and park lighting holiday celebrations.

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Chapman’s Country Christmas celebration planned this evening beginning at 5 p.m. with Holiday Lighting and Santa’s arrival at 7 p.m. has been postponed until Friday, December 4th at the same

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The Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home has been closed today due to the hazardous weather conditions.

Winter Weather Driving Tips

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Sleet and ice pounded Geary County Friday morning creating some hazardous traveling conditions.

Geary County Sheriff Tony Wolf explained that if you do have to tony wolf updateddrive in these conditions there are a few things you should do to reach your destination safely.

“The main thing is just slow down. Give yourself extra time, get to where you need to be and be cautious of the other drivers around you,” said Wolf. “Just because you’re trying to play it safe doesn’t mean that everyone will, so you have to be careful of the other drives too.”

Slide offs are a common scenario during weather events such as todays. Wolf said they mostly occur along I-70 and as long as there isn’t any damage to the vehicle or any other private property those drivers can go ahead and call a tow truck themselves.

“The best bet, if there’s no damage to the vehicle or they didn’t hit a fence, sign post or anything like that, they can call a tow truck themselves, because that’s all we’re going to do with them.”

Motorists can still call 911 and the Sheriff’s Department will send out a Deputy to assist you even if there isn’t any damage.

Once again, slow down and allow extra time when traveling. Practice winter safety rules, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your car in case of an emergency.

Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade Postponed

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The 20th annual Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade has been postponed to Saturday, December 5th.

The decision to postpone was based a couple of reasons according to parade threeEagle Radio General Manager and parade organizer, Mark Ediger.

“We’ve got a lot of kids involved in the Christmas Parade and to put people out, number one, in these kind of conditions is not a good idea and safety first,” said Ediger. “Number two, I tell everybody that the real purpose of the Christmas Parade is for people to be able to watch and enjoy a Christmas Parade, and that’s not possible in weather like this.”

Parade officials will be contacting those who had signed up to enter a float in the parade. Ediger is hopeful that they will be able to have the majority of those who signed up for the parade be able to make it next Saturday.

Once again the parade has been postponed to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, December 5th.

2 tiger brothers go on display at Manhattan zoo

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Manhattan’s newest residents, a pair of 8-year-old Malayan tiger brothers, Malik and Hakim. The animals will be on exhibit starting Saturday, December 12. Photos courtesy of Cincinnati Zoo.
Manhattan’s newest residents, a pair of 8-year-old Malayan tiger brothers, Malik and Hakim. The animals will be on exhibit starting Saturday, December 12. Photos courtesy of Cincinnati Zoo.

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — The zoo in Manhattan has two new stripped additions.

The Manhattan Mercury  reports that they’re two Malayan tigers named Malik and Hakim. The 8-year-old brothers come from Cincinnati and arrived at the Sunset Zoo earlier this month. They’ll go on display Dec. 12 after the standard quarantine process is complete.

Zoo director Scott Shoemaker says the zoo is “thrilled” to reconnect the Manhattan community to the “gorgeous big cats.” There also are plans to modernize their home.

The zoo’s previous tiger, Bob, died in the spring of 2014.

Abilene City Band to Perform at Eisenhower Presidential Library Holiday Open House

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ABILENE, Kan. – The public is invited to the annual holiday open house at the Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home on Sunday, Dec. 6. The Abilene City Band will perform a free concert at 2 p.m. in the Visitors Center Auditorium followed by refreshments.
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Guests are invited to come early to shop in the Presidential Gift Shop and receive a 10% discount on merchandise! New and exciting inventory has been added including a variety of hand blown glass Christmas ornaments. The selection ranges from K-State or KU ornaments to whimsical items like charcoal grills and martini glasses. There is a wide selection of “Made in the USA” glass including cake plates, pitchers, candy dishes, and candlesticks.

In true Kansas style, there are a number of decor items in a sunflower motif. And of course a great selection of books for that reader and history buff on your list. Books range from Eisenhower biographies to a number of historical non-fiction titles focusing on topics ranging from World War II, Cold War, U.S. History, the Presidency, and Kansas.  There are also a number of toys, games, and puzzles providing fun for those kids of all ages.
“This concert has become a holiday tradition for families, and we look forward to it each year,” said Karl Weissenbach, Director. “It’s also your last chance to see the current supplements to the major exhibit, World War II Remembered: Leaders, Battles & Heroes.”

The supplements include:

  •    Battle of the Bulge/Rhineland Campaign
  •    The Berlin Strategic Offensive
  •    Operation Detachment (Iwo Jima)
  •    Operation Iceberg (Okinawa)

These supplements will come down Dec. 7, and the final installment of supplements will open Christmas week. They will examine the last months of WWII and its immediate aftermath through a social, political and economic lens. Topics will include the nuclear attacks against Japan, war crimes tribunals in Europe and Japan, and the plight of displaced refugees.

The core exhibit of World War II Remembered: Leaders, Battles & Heroes in the Museum and the Be Ye Men of Valour: Allies of World War II exhibit in the 2nd floor gallery of the Library will remain on display throughout the coming year.
The Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home, a nonpartisan federal institution, is part of the Presidential Libraries network operated by the National Archives and Records Administration. Presidential Libraries promote understanding of the presidency and the American experience. We preserve and provide access to historical materials, support research, and create interactive programs and exhibits that educate and inspire.
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