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Snow showers and bitterly cold wind chills continue

Snow showers and bitterly cold wind chills continue

Snow central/south Tuesday Extreme cold this week Big time warmup Light to moderate snow continues to fall I-70 and south. Many spots have already picked 2-4″ of snow but dry air is starting to win the battle and erode away the northern edge of the storm. By the time its all said and done, we…MORE

Kansas schools close Tuesday as winter storm arrives

Kansas schools close Tuesday as winter storm arrives

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Schools across Kansas have begun announcing closures for Tuesday as snow and cold temperatures arrive with a winter storm. Multiple school districts in Kansas have announced closures on Monday, Feb. 17 that will impact classes and activities on Tuesday, Feb. 18. School districts and other educational institutions which have announced closures for…MORE

Weather officials warn of frostbite danger in Kansas

Weather officials warn of frostbite danger in Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansans will need to bundle up with some extra layers this week as temperatures plunge below zero, posing a hazard for those caught outside. The National Weather Service (NWS) station in Topeka issued an extreme cold warning on Monday, Feb. 17 for parts of Kansas due in large part to wind chills.…MORE

NWS warns of frostbite danger in Kansas with arrival of winter weather

NWS warns of frostbite danger in Kansas with arrival of winter weather

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansans will need to bundle up with some extra layers this week as temperatures plunge below zero, posing a hazard for those caught outside. The National Weather Service (NWS) station in Topeka issued an extreme cold warning on Monday, Feb. 17 for parts of Kansas due in large part to wind chills.…MORE

Another winter storm arrives later tonight

Another winter storm arrives later tonight

What We’re Tracking Early snow north on Monday Widespread snow likely Tuesday Extreme cold this week A band of light snow showers I-70 and north moved through this morning. We’ve already seen a dusting to an inch in those areas. Snow wraps up later in the morning and high temperatures climb only to the upper…MORE

Winter storm warning issued in NE Kansas

Winter storm warning issued in NE Kansas

KANSAS (KSNT) — Later on Tuesday, a winter storm is expected to hit the northeast and portions of central, east central, and north central Kansas. On Monday, the National Weather Service (NWS) of Topeka issued a winter storm warning and extreme cold warning that will be in effect until midnight on Wednesday. The NWS says…MORE

Light snow north of I-70 early Monday, with a heavier system Monday evening

Light snow north of I-70 early Monday, with a heavier system Monday evening

What We’re Tracking Early snow north on Monday Widespread snow likely Tuesday Extreme cold this week Temperatures will dip back into the single digits overnight. Winds will remain from the northwest but begin to taper off. Increasing cloud cover tonight will bring the next chance of snow near the Nebraska border early Monday morning. Snowfall…MORE

Much colder Sunday with more sunshine in store

Much colder Sunday with more sunshine in store

What We’re Tracking Sunny but cold Sunday Snow chance Tuesday Even colder midweek Clouds are starting to clear out this morning but temperatures are bitterly cold in the 10s. With winds from the north and northwest, wind chills feel like -10° to -5° to start out. We’ll see a lot more sunshine in store this…MORE

Cold and windy tonight as arctic cold air moves in this week

Cold and windy tonight as arctic cold air moves in this week

What We’re Tracking Blustery and cloudy tonight Sunny but cold Sunday Even colder next week with more snow Tuesday A light freezing drizzle is possible tonight as temperatures drop into the single digits. Wind chills will feel like 5 to 10 degrees below zero, with gusts from the north reaching up to 30 mph. It’s…MORE