Part of I-70 closes in western Kansas, due to crashes
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW)—The Kansas Department of Transportation has closed Interstate 70 in both directions between Goodland and Colby due to numerous vehicles blocking the roadway.
The Kansas Highway Patrol and county sheriff's offices have been dealing with vehicles sliding off roads since early Monday morning.
KDOT says road conditions in northwest Kansas are snow-packed and icy. with reduced visibility in some areas.
The National Weather Service warned drivers to be prepared for hazardous travel conditions in parts of Kansas on Monday.
Accumulating snow driven by wind gusts has already reduced visibility and slick roads in northwest Kansas. For the latest Kansas road conditions, click here.
Several school districts have called off or delayed classes for the day. Check the latest list here.
SNOWFALL REPORTS
- Goodland, Sherman County - 3.3 inches
- 1 NNE of Goodland, Sherman County - 5.7 inches
- Campus, Gove County - 1.5 inches
- Winona, Logan County - 4 inches
- Oakley, Logan County - 1.5 inches
- 10 NNW Brewster, Sherman County - 2.3 inches
- 4 N Blakeman, Rawlins County - 2.5 inches