Meteorologist Peyton Sanders has issued a warning for an early-season winter storm poised to sweep through Kansas tonight and persist throughout the day on Saturday.
Residents are urged to brace for significant snowfall and potential travel disruptions across various regions of the state.
Meteorologist Peyton Sanders Issues Alert
The storm is expected to initiate its wintry assault on western Kansas tonight, with snowfall intensifying by daybreak on Saturday as it advances toward central Kansas.
The central and eastern parts of the state will experience continuous snowfall throughout the day, with western Kansas seeing a gradual cessation of activity during the evening.
Sanders notes that there is a possibility of rain mixing with snow in areas southeast of the Kansas Turnpike, a factor that may mitigate snow accumulation in southeast Kansas.
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Winter Storm Set to Blanket Kansas
The storm is forecasted to exit the state by midnight, leaving behind a blanket of 4 to 7 inches of snow across significant portions of south-central, central, and western Kansas.
Southeastern areas, affected by rain and snow mixing, are expected to receive less than 4 inches of snow accumulation. Far northwest Kansas and northern Kansas are projected to see a moderate accumulation of about 2 to 4 inches.
Residents are advised to prepare for potential travel disruptions across the state throughout the day on Sunday as the storm progresses. However, dry weather is anticipated on Sunday, accompanied by sunshine as the storm system departs.
Despite the departure of the storm, temperatures are expected to remain cold on Sunday, with highs hovering around the 30s.
Looking ahead, the Wichita area forecast provides a detailed outlook for the coming days:
- Tonight: Expect increasing clouds with a northeastern wind at 5-15 mph. The low temperature is forecasted to be around 24 degrees.
- Tomorrow: Cloudy conditions with snowfall anticipated. The wind direction is expected to shift between northeast and north at 5-10 mph, with a high temperature reaching 34 degrees.
- Tomorrow Night: The evening will see the conclusion of snowfall, followed by mostly clear skies. A total snow accumulation of 4-7 inches is expected. The wind will shift to the north/northwest at 5-15 mph, with a low temperature of 18 degrees.
- Sunday: Anticipate sunny weather with a high temperature of 36 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny conditions with a high of 37 degrees and a low of 12 degrees.
- Tuesday: Sunny skies persist with a high of 40 degrees and a low of 17 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny conditions continue, with a high of 43 degrees and a low of 21 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly to mostly cloudy skies are expected, with a high of 49 degrees and a low of 24 degrees.
- Friday: The week concludes with mostly to partly cloudy conditions, featuring a high of 48 degrees and a low of 35 degrees.
Residents are urged to stay informed about weather updates and take necessary precautions to ensure safety during this winter storm. As the system clears, the region can anticipate quieter weather for the majority of the following week.
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