80 degrees

Monday, February 3, 2003

Two days after record-setting high temperatures, most schools in Northwest Kansas and Southwest Nebraska were closed today, and many other activities were canceled as the first major snow of the year arrived in the Golden Plains.

Saturday's high of 80 degrees in McCook broke a record of 71 set in 1931. Sunday's high was 56 and this morning's overnight low was 31.

Up to 6 inches of snow were predicted for the McCook area, accompanied by winds up to 40 mph, but snow had tapered off by mid-morning.

Some of the heaviest precipitation was reported in a band from McCook to Goodland, but locally, only .06 of an inch of moisture was reported.

Partly to mostly cloudy skies were expected Tuesday and a chance of snow again in the west. Highs will be in the 20s and 30s, the weather service said.

Mostly cloudy conditions were expected Wednesday, with a chance of snow in the east and the Panhandle and highs in the 20s and 30s.

Snow could fall again Thursday, mainly in the north and east, the weather service said.

Highs Thursday will be in the upper teens in the northeast to the mid-30s in the southwest.

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