Big time change underway - snow in Kansas

Talking freeze, thunderstorms, and some snow in Kansas to kick off the new week. I've already heard some people grumbling about the colder weather, but this is a season of change and that's what we will see throughout the week.

Thunderstorm chance today:
As the chilly air takes over, some storms are going to develop from Wichita off to the east. Some hail and wind is possible, but I don't expect a great deal of severe weather. Storms will move east/northeast once they develop.

Chance of snow:
It's not unheard of to have snow in Kansas in October, but it's definitely not something that happens every year. This storm system is already producing snow in Denver and caused flight delays and cancellations. A dusting of snow is likely in northwest Kansas, but mainly on grassy areas. The ground is still way too warm and will melt some of the falling snow. But Goodland averages just under 1" for October.

Concerns for frost/freeze:
So the growing season will likely end in the northwest too. Lows will drop to the upper 20s and low 30s by Tuesday morning, and by Wednesday morning, those 30s spread east. Gardeners should be prepared to protect a few plants if you want them to last a little longer into October. We are in for some very chilly temperatures the next couple of days.

We predicted a slightly warmer than normal October, and temperatures will quickly rebound later in the week. Get ready for a wild ride in weather this week.