Light rain is expected to develop across northeast Kansas Friday evening before transitioning to light snow from north to south through Saturday, according to forecasters.

Snow accumulations are expected to remain minimal for most of the region, with trace amounts likely. However, far northern Kansas near the Nebraska border could see totals approaching 1 inch, which may lead to minor travel impacts.

Much colder air will move into the area Saturday night, bringing single-digit wind chills by Sunday morning. High temperatures are expected to remain below freezing Sunday into Monday as the cold air mass settles in.

Forecasters also say widespread light snow is possible early Monday morning into the afternoon, though exact snowfall totals remain uncertain. Amounts around 1 inch are possible depending on how the system develops.

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A winter storm warning has been issued for our area. It will be in effect from 6pm this evening until midnight, Tuesday night. An extreme cold warning has also been issued and will be in effect from midnight tonight until noon, Thursday.

An impactful winter storm moves in this evening and continues through the day Tuesday. Snowfall amounts are highest along and south of Interstate 35, with lighter amounts toward the Kansas-Nebraska state line. Amounts may change if the system shifts north or south, so it’s important to stay up to date with the latest forecast. Travel is advised to be altered if possible this evening through Tuesday.

According to the National Weather Service Manhattan could see 5-8″ of total snowfall.

Dangerous cold is also expected this week, especially tonight through Thursday, when wind chills fall to -15 to -30 degrees at times, with the coldest temperatures overnight into the morning hours. It is crucial to take precautions to protect yourself from the cold.

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A couple of weak storm systems will bring minor travel impacts to the area this weekend. On Friday morning, there is a low chance for a mix of light sleet, snow, and freezing rain, particularly north of Interstate 70, with a light glaze of ice possible.

A second system will move in late Friday night, starting as light rain before transitioning to a rain/snow mix. By Saturday afternoon, the system will switch to all snow as a strong cold front moves through, dropping temperatures from the 30s into the teens and 20s. Snow accumulations are expected to be minimal, with less than an inch of snow expected.

As temperatures drop, very cold wind chills are forecast to reach 15 degrees below zero by Sunday morning. Looking ahead to next week, additional disturbances may bring more snow chances, especially on Tuesday.

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