CNN Captured Thundersnow in Kansas

Posted on February 22, 2013

CNN captured thundersnow in Kansas during its recent winter storm, which closed the airport for about a day. It is very impressive seeing lightning and snow happening in the sky. The heavy snow appeared to intensify following the thunder and lightning. CNN says at one point Topeka received 3 inches of snow in just 30 minutes - a very impressive rate of 6 inches per hour. Take a look:

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