Wichita, KS – Drivers traveling across central Kansas are facing hazardous conditions Sunday morning as snow continues to reduce visibility along Interstate 70, particularly in areas west of Salina.
According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, KDOT traffic cameras around 11:20 a.m. Sunday showed visibility dropping to under half a mile in some locations due to moderate to heavy snowfall, especially along the I-70 corridor.
Images from cameras near Russell Exit 184 and Walker show snow-covered lanes, blowing snow, and limited sight distance, creating dangerous driving conditions for both passenger vehicles and commercial traffic. Road surfaces appear partially snow-packed with reduced contrast between lanes and shoulders.
Weather officials are urging motorists to slow down, increase following distance, and allow extra travel time if travel is necessary. Even brief bursts of heavier snow can rapidly reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crashes on open stretches of highway.
Central Kansas, including Russell County, lies along a key east-west travel route connecting western Kansas to the Salina and Wichita metro areas, making conditions on I-70 especially impactful for regional travel and freight movement.
Drivers are encouraged to check KDOT road conditions, monitor updated weather alerts, and consider delaying travel until snowfall rates decrease. Conditions may continue to fluctuate through the afternoon depending on snow intensity and wind.
Anyone traveling today should carry emergency supplies, keep headlights on, and remain alert for slowed or stopped traffic ahead.
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