NWS WICHITA
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Winter Storm Watch for portions of central, south-central, and southeast Kansas, including Salina, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon.
Today
There is a chance of sprinkles and flurries before 1 pm, then a chance of sprinkles between 1 pm and 2 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Light east southeast wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tonight
A 20% chance of snow after 2 am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. East wind 7 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday
A 20% chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Northeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly before noon. High near 18. North wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. The chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
A 20% chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
What to Expect
• Snow accumulations:4 to 10 inches possible
• Heaviest snow:Expected between US-56 and I-70, with locally higher amounts possible
• Timing:Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon
• Impacts:Hazardous road conditions could make travel difficult, especially during the Wednesday morning and evening commutes
Residents are urged to monitor weather updates and prepare for potential travel disruptions. Stay tuned for further updates as the storm approaches.