A winter storm brought around half a foot of snow to areas of western and northern Kansas Monday.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a number of slide-offs and accidents on Interstate 70 west of Salina, and also in the Hays area.
Salina had a mix of rain and sleet, while snow was reported in the Hays and Russell areas. Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Ben Gardner posted a message on Twitter and Facebook urging drivers to delay travel, wear seatbelts, and increase their following distance if they have to be on the road.
A number of school districts in northern Kansas cancelled classes for Monday because of the weather. Snowfall reports have ranged from 3 to 8 inches across northwest and north central Kansas.
A winter weather advisory was extended until midnight for Reno, Harvey, McPherson and Marion counties, where freezing drizzle and light snow could create some icy conditions.
The Wichita area had rain, and temperatures were above freezing throughout the day. There are snow showers in the forecast for Tuesday afternoon and light snow for Tuesday night, with a trace to an inch expected.
