Category Archives: Local Weather

Freezing drizzle, snow, impacts part of eastern Kansas

Freezing drizzle, snow, impacts part of eastern Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shawnee County Emergency Management says drivers should delay travel if possible as snow and freezing drizzle hits northeast Kansas. Emergency Management says slick roads are being reported. They say only drive if travel is necessary, to drive with extreme caution and be prepared for changes in visibility. In Topeka, the outside air…MORE

Kansas state office buildings to close Wednesday due to winter storm

Kansas state office buildings to close Wednesday due to winter storm

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has ordered state office buildings to close Wednesday due to the arrival of a winter storm. Kelly issued the order in a press release on Tuesday, Feb. 11, ordering all state offices in Shawnee County to close on Wednesday, Feb. 12. This order begins at 11:59 p.m. on…MORE

Winter storm warning active in Kansas: NWS

Winter storm warning active in Kansas: NWS

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Weather officials have issued a winter weather alert for portions of Kansas this week due to the pending arrival of snow. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter storm warning around 1:40 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10 for numerous counties and population centers across the state of Kansas. The watch will…MORE

AAA says Kansas roads will be covered and slick

AAA says Kansas roads will be covered and slick

KANSAS (KSNT) – AAA is giving advice and tips ahead of the winter storm expected to blanket much of northeast Kansas with 5-8 inches of snow. On Sunday, Governor Laura Kelly issued a state of disaster emergency proclamation for weather anticipated to hit the Sunflower State. Two rounds of snow are expected between Monday, Feb. 10…MORE

Winter storm arrives later tonight

Winter storm arrives later tonight

What We’re Tracking Few morning snow showers Snow likely with midweek winter storm Bitterly cold late week Periodic snow showers continue into Tuesday morning. They are very hit-or-miss and the snowfall is light. Overall, this system is not very impactful with minute snow amounts, if any at all. Our second storm system looks to be…MORE

Winter Storm Warning issued for midweek snowfall

Winter Storm Warning issued for midweek snowfall

What We’re Tracking Few snow showers overnight Snow likely with midweek winter storm Bitterly cold late week Things will be quiet until later tonight when our first system arrives. Periodic snow showers will start late tonight and persist into Tuesday morning. Overall, this system is not very impactful with minute snow amounts, if any at…MORE

Winter storm watch active in Kansas: NWS

Winter storm watch active in Kansas: NWS

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Weather officials have issued a winter weather alert for portions of Kansas this week due to the pending arrival of snow. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter storm watch on Monday, Feb. 10 for numerous counties and population centers across the state of Kansas. The watch will remain in place…MORE

First round of snow arrives tonight

First round of snow arrives tonight

Cloudy and chilly Monday Snow likely with two approaching systems Bitterly cold late week Cloud cover has increased throughout the overnight hours. We are starting off with a cloudy sky and temperatures are in upper teens and lower 20s. The wind is calm, but will pick up slightly later this afternoon. It’ll be cloudy and…MORE

Clouds move in Monday, winter weather expected this week

Clouds move in Monday, winter weather expected this week

What We’re Tracking Light snow Monday night Bigger storm expected Tuesday night into Wednesday Bitterly cold late week Cloud cover builds in overnight and into early Monday. Lows fall back into the lower 20s, but rise into the middle to upper 30s on Monday afternoon. A few snow showers are possible Monday night into Tuesday…MORE

Chilly day ahead to cheer on the Chiefs with 2 chances for snow this week

Chilly day ahead to cheer on the Chiefs with 2 chances for snow this week

What We’re Tracking Chilly Sunday Snow likely with two approaching systems Bitterly cold late week After our front moved through yesterday, the colder air has settled in this morning as many start off in the lower 20s. There are a few clouds passing on through but winds have backed off overnight and should stay light…MORE