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Warm December weather brings fog, near record high temperatures
Rather than a white Christmas, a foggy one prevailed in Lawrence. Temperatures this weekend could reach record highs before dropping again on Sunday.
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City of Lawrence snowplow, newly dubbed ‘The Blizzard of Oz,’ ready to take to the streets
“Taylor Drift” was so last season. Now, there’s a new name in town among the city’s snowplow fleet, and the machine has been adorned with a custom magnet.
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KU campuses closed, trash pickup delayed, plus more cancellations during winter storm in Lawrence
The University of Kansas has announced that its Lawrence and Edwards campuses will close Monday afternoon because of the weather. Find info on more closures and cancellations here.
Lawrence receives about 4 inches of snow during winter weather advisory
Lawrence accumulated about 4 inches of snow throughout the day Monday, according to a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s branch in Topeka.
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Crashes reported, some Lawrence Transit routes delayed amid dangerous road conditions
Dozens of crashes were reported Monday and some Lawrence Transit routes were delayed or paused throughout the day because of snowy road conditions.
Winter weather advisory issued for Douglas County; a few inches of snow possible
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Douglas County as multiple inches of snow are in the forecast for Monday. Cold temperatures are expected all week.
Lawrence may see ‘trace at best’ first snow of the season Saturday; more snow possible Monday
Lawrence is expected to receive rainfall that quickly transitions into brief snowfall Saturday, and there’s an increasing chance of an inch or more snow on Monday.
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Lawrence Community Shelter will be only local winter shelter; no one will be turned away in emergencies
The only option for folks to seek shelter from the cold this winter will be the Lawrence Community Shelter, the city has announced, and the city says no one will be turned away in an emergency despite the new residency policy.
City of Lawrence announces second snow plow naming contest; community can vote on winner
The City of Lawrence is again asking residents to help name a snow plow, and this year, the final choice will go to a community vote.
Urban legend says the ‘Tonganoxie Split’ protects Kansas City from tornadoes. Is it real?
A local weather phenomenon holds that the 6,100-person town of Tonganoxie, Kansas, can weaken and divide thunderstorms and tornadoes. Experts are mixed on its existence — and what causes it — but locals say otherwise.
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