Snow, wind, and more big changes coming

The biggest challenge today across Kansas just might be the wind depending on which direction you are headed. Western Kansas will have wind gusts over 40 mph with some light snow. Visibility could drop below a mile for a few hours, but it's unlikely there will be any road closures or widespread slick travel. It might be more of a nuisance than anything else.

Severe storms possible in the Southeast on Christmas Eve

More active weather with rain and snow in the Pacific Northwest

Once we get passed this little episode of snow and wind, we will see excellent travel weather on Christmas Eve day around Kansas. Get ready to see very windy conditions on Thursday for Christmas, especially over central and eastern Kansas. Wind gusts may approach 50 mph along I-135. It will be a south wind, so the temperatures will warm up into the 50s for much of the area.

Right after Christmas, the stage is set for much colder weather to return to the area. We've been watching several indicators that suggest Arctic air isn't too far off again, but you know, we are overdue. So much of December has either been near normal or above, and in another few weeks, we will reach (on average) the coldest point of the year. By Monday and Tuesday (Dec. 29/30) I expect we could see highs in the 20s around Kansas with an Arctic surge that may be around for awhile. This is something we will be tracking through the Christmas holiday. Millie and I will celebrate Christmas early so that we can be back on the air Thursday.

Have a safe and Merry Christmas!