A new winter storm brought moderate to heavy snow to the Wichita area Thursday afternoon.
The snow began to accumulate on areas still covered by ice and snow from last weekend’s winter storm, and driving conditions have become slick and hazardous again on the major roadways. The Emergency Accident Reporting Plan is in effect for Wichita, Goddard, Haysville and Derby. That applies to accidents with no injuries, no alcohol involved and the vehicles can still be driven. Drivers should exchange information and submit an accident report within 24 hours.
The National Weather Service reported that Wichita had 5.9 inches of snow Friday morning, bringing the total for the month of January to 9.5 inches. Five inches of snow was reported in downtown Wichita. Medicine Lodge had seven inches, Maize had 6.3 inches and Park City had five inches.
Wichita Mayor Lily Wu said the city’s Public Works crews have been preparing to work on the major routes again with this latest storm. She said crews have been working non-stop to make the streets as safe as possible since the storm last weekend. She is calling on drivers to use care when they get out on the streets after this latest storm.
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