A blizzard warning remains in effect across Kansas and Missouri, intensifying hazardous conditions. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the warning at 3:00 a.m. CST on January 5 and it applies to Andrew, Buchanan, Caldwell, Clay, Clinton, De Kalb, Holt, Platte, and Ray counties in Missouri and Atchison, Doniphan, and Leavenworth counties in Kansas. It is scheduled to expire on January 6 at 3:00 a.m. CST.

From 3:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. CST on Sunday, Chase and Greenwood counties in Kansas are under a separate warning. Up to 50 mph wind gusts are predicted by meteorologists. Between 6 and 14 inches of snow might fall south of US Highway 50 and north of the highway, respectively. Winter Storm Warnings Replace Regional AdvisoriesAs conditions worsen, the region's current winter storm warnings will change to blizzard warnings. Travel over the weekend is severely discouraged by authorities, especially in Kansas and the KVOE listening zone, which includes Lyon and neighboring counties. The state of travel has already gotten much worse. Early Saturday saw the start of freezing drizzle, which by mid-morning had extended throughout the impacted districts. Roads in Lyon and the neighboring counties were partially coated in ice around 11:00 a.m. By 12:45 p.m., the Lyon County Sheriff's Office verified that ice had been applied to every county route. These circumstances were supported by data from Kandrive.gov, which showed local roadways partially covered in ice. Increased Roadway Accidents Amid Hazardous ConditionsNumerous collisions were caused by the dangerous circumstances. Emergency personnel from Lyon County responded to three occurrences involving injuries between 12:00 and 12:30 p.m. These included a collision at the intersection of Roads 175 and X, another close to Kansas Turnpike mile marker 118 northbound, and a third in the 1800 block of Road G. Just before 1:30 p.m., a multi-vehicle incident happened on the Kansas Turnpike close to mile marker 145, which is around two miles southwest of the Admire exit. Although emergency personnel were sent, more information about the injuries is still unknown. Snow and Ice Create Dangerous Driving ConditionsUp to 0.50 inches of ice formed on Saturday as a result of the storm's initial impact. Before the snowfall deepens on Sunday, forecasters anticipate a wintry mix of precipitation tonight. Roads will become dangerous due to the mix of ice and strong winds. Roads are being aggressively treated by Emporia Public Works, Lyon County Highway Department, and Kansas Department of Transportation. In order to respond to changing conditions, crews are anticipated to be on duty over the weekend. Warnings for Residents and TravelersUntil conditions improve, residents are advised to refrain from non-essential travel. Because even treated roads can swiftly refreeze in these severe circumstances, authorities advise exercising care. As the storm progresses, meteorologists' and emergency management officials' updates will be vital.