Weather System

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback has signed an emergency declaration for all of Kansas as a winter weather system moves across the state. The measure allows state agencies to assist local governments as needed during the winter blast. The first wave of the system started to die down Wednesday afternoon, but more inclement weather is expected early Thursday morning. Brownback announced that all state offices will be closed Feb. 21 in anticipation of deteriorating conditions.

The potent winter storm that brought around 4-8 inches of snow to northwest and northcentral Kansas is weakening tonight over southeast Nebraska.  Some light snow and flurries will be possible this evening over parts of northcentral and northeast Kansas but no additional accumulation is forecast.  As the weather system invades Missouri tonight, we expect the clouds to break over western Kansas while remaining a bit stubborn in the east.  Overnight lows...

On Saturday, light snow in the west will come to an end but the clouds will be stubborn to break.  Partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies are forecast in the east.  Even with the sunshine returning, it will continue quite frigid with highs struggling to reach the upper teens to the lower and middle 20s. The next weather system will work in on Sunday as light snow develops initially over western Kansas.  By Sunday night, areas of light snow will...

A weak weather system will move into Kansas this afternoon with light snow developing, initially over southwest Kansas.  By tonight, areas of light to at times moderate snow will transition to freezing drizzle by the early morning commute, so roadways could be slick across much of the central and eastern sections of the state.  A winter weather advisory has been posted from 8 p.m. tonight until 6 p.m. Monday. Monday morning, light to moderate snow will be found in eastern Kansas, with a wintry mix over parts of central and western Kansas.  Temperatures will continue to slowly climb, changing the leftover precipitation in the east to some light rain or drizzle by afternoon.  Accumulations will be around the 1-2" range for Wichita and Salina, with more southeast of the Kansas Turnpike.

A cold and cloudy St. Patty's Day across Kansas.  A few sprinkles, mixed with flurries and freezing drizzle across central and southwest Kansas this morning, however not enough reaching the ground to cause travel problems.  Maybe a few peeks of sun (especially in the west) by afternoon. Highs will reach the mid 50s in the far west, with 40s central and east. The wind will be turning to the southeast late in the day, and will be gusty across the west.  Towards evening there is a slight chance our next "weaker" weather system might produce a few sprinkles or showers during the early evening.

Another quiet night is ahead for Kansas, thanks to clear or mostly clear skies.  Look for lows in the 30s and 40s. A big travel day is ahead on Wednesday.  The good news is that we'll have plenty of sunshine, along with a few high clouds.  High temperatures will be near-record territory as readings climb into the 70s!  However, with that warmth will come gusty southerly winds over 30 mph in places.  As such, you'll want to keep both hands on the steering wheel, especially on east-west highways.  The weather forecast on Thanksgiving Day looks decent overall but it will trend breezy and cooler as cold front and a weather system moves through the state.  A chance of showers will develop for parts of south central and southeast Kansas ahead of this feature Thursday afternoon.

Look for some high clouds over Kansas tonight with lows falling to the upper teens to lower 20s.  Northwest winds of 5-15 mph can be expected too. Just in time for the weekend, the warm up will kick in!  Some early morning high clouds will depart, leaving us with sunny skies.  As a west to southwest wind unfolds, the afternoon highs will be quite pleasant in the lower to middle 50s. Sunday looks even nicer but there will be a little more wind around.  Highs should top out in the upper 50s for most locations.

If you "liked" yesterday's weather you are going to "love" today and Monday.  Sunshine and light winds (less than 20 m.p.h.) will be the rule with highs reaching the upper 50s and low 60s!  This is about 15 degrees above normal for this time of year!  Mostly clear tonight with lows dropping into the 20s and lower 30s.   Monday will be even warmer, under mostly sunny skies, highs will soar to the middle and upper 60s across Kansas!  For some places in Kansas, this will be close to record highs for the date.

After a cloudy start to the morning, clouds will lift and sunshine will return to much of Kansas.  A Dense Fog Advisory is in place until 9A.M. for southwest Kansas and 10 A.M. for much of northwestern Kansas.  After the fog and low clouds move dissipate, Saturday looks absolutely gorgeous with sunshine and highs in the 60s and 70s.  The warmest temperatures will be found in the west, where some spots will flirt with 80 degrees in the afternoon. Clear skies tonight with morning lows dropping into the 40s and low 50s. Sunday will be even more spectacular with light winds and plenty of sunshine.  Highs will soar into the upper 70s and 80s.  The warmth will continue Monday and Tuesday before the next weather system arrives late Tuesday into Wednesday.  Unfortunately this system looks rather cool with temperatures expected to be well below normal.  The good news another chance of much needed moisture-especially Wednesday.

A quiet night is ahead for Kansas as clear to mostly clear skies prevail for most, although there could be a little patchy fog from the Flint Hills on to the east.  Overnight lows will drop to the 40s and 50s. We expect abundant sunshine on Sunday and afternoon highs look much warmer than Saturday.  We'll be near 80 degrees around Wichita with some middle 80s found in western Kansas.  Look for sunshine, a breeze and some high clouds on...

Our warming trend will continue into the weekend with afternoon highs soar back into the 60s and 70s, pretty average for mid-April. Clear skies and light winds brought a another hard freeze to Kansas early Friday as temps dipped into the upper 20s to around 30. Friday afternoon will be a bit warmer than Thursday as highs climb into the mid and upper-50s and even some lower-60s over southwest Kansas. The wind will be from the north, but less than 20 mph under a mostly sunny to partly cloudy sky. We could see a few widely scattered showers late Friday night or early Saturday morning, especially over southern Kansas but nothing too heavy.

The upper-level weather system that's been spinning stormy weather through parts of Kansas since Sunday afternoon will plow through our area Tuesday. Central and eastern Kansas will see a few severe thunderstorms while western Kansas turns sharply colder with areas of blowing sleet and snow developing late in the day. A strong cold front will make its way across Kansas Tuesday afternoon sparking strong or severe storms. The storms will most likely move to the east-northeast.

A cold and cloudy St. Patty's Day across Kansas.  A few sprinkles, mixed with flurries and freezing drizzle across central and southwest Kansas this morning, however not enough reaching the ground to cause travel problems.  Maybe a few peeks of sun (especially in the west) by afternoon. Highs will reach the mid 50s in the far west, with 40s central and east. The wind will be turning to the southeast late in the day, and will be gusty across the west.  Towards evening there is a slight chance our next "weaker" weather system might produce a few sprinkles or showers during the early evening.

A wide range of weather is found across Kansas tonight with showers and storms in the east and blizzard conditions in the northwest.  A Blizzard Warning is in effect for Goodland, Colby and Hill City while a Winter Weather Advisory is out for Hays and Garden City.  Travel will be discouraged overnight for these areas.  Lows will drop to the 20s and 30s. Snow will continue through Sunday morning, with the heaviest accumulation in NW Kansas. ...

Stubborn clouds in the east will be around for rest of the afternoon, along with a few flurries here and there over eastern Kansas.  Highs will reach the 30s east but lower to middle 40s, especially in the west.  It will be a little breezy at times so the forecast has some of the qualities of a lion, but a little bit lamb too thanks to the quietness. A weekend warm up will ensue as more sunshine works in.  40s and 50s are expected both days, with the warmest temperatures in the west.

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback has signed an emergency declaration for all of Kansas as a winter weather system moves across the state. The measure allows state agencies to assist local governments as needed during the winter blast. The first wave of the system started to die down Wednesday afternoon, but more inclement weather is expected early Thursday morning. Brownback announced that all state offices will be closed Feb. 21 in anticipation of deteriorating conditions.

Other than a few high clouds, expect another "warm" afternoon across Kansas on this Superbowl Sunday. Temperatures will climb into the 50s most areas with a few readings near 60 in southwest Kansas.  A dry cold front, will pass through the state tonight into Monday morning, bringing just a slight cool down to the area.  Winds will shift to the north behind the front making for a breezy conditions Monday.  The upcoming week looks mild and...